August 20, 2026 – Memories from Hike for the Homeless 2026 Tuesday was about so much more than taking a walk. It was about community. It was seeing our community partners, the people and organizations we work alongside throughout the year, come out and support Family Promise of the Chippewa Valley - Beacon House It was seeing friends and neighbors show up. It was seeing kids proudly wearing their Hike shirts, people bringing their dogs along, and generations of our community walking together. These are some of my favorite pictures because they capture what Hike for the Homeless is really about. Family homelessness isn't something one organization can solve alone. It takes agencies working together. It takes businesses and volunteers. It takes donors and supporters. And it takes a community that believes every family deserves a safe place to call home. Tuesday night, we got to see all of those pieces come together. This is community. And this is what it looks like when we show up for one another. Thank you for being part of Hike for the Homeless 2026. Look out for Save the Date for Hike 2027 - Thank You Eau Claire, Thank you Chippewa Valley #HikeForTheHomeless2026 #FamilyPromiseChippewaValley #Community #StrongerTogether #EndFamilyHomelessness

August 19, 2026 – ☀️ Help Keep Families Safe This Summer! ☀️ Your support helps families staying at Beacon House feel safe, comfortable, and cared for during the summer months. As temperatures rise and families spend more time outdoors, we are looking for essential summer and first-aid items to help keep everyone healthy and prepared. Our Most Urgent Needs Include: 🧴 Aloe Vera ☀️ Sunscreen 🦟 Bug Spray 🩹 Band-Aids 💊 Antibiotic Ointment 🌡️ Thermometers ❄️ Cold Packs 🫧 Bleach Every donation helps provide families with the basic supplies they need while they focus on creating stability and building a brighter future. If you'd like to help, you can purchase items directly from our Amazon Wishlist, and they will be shipped straight to our shelter: 🔗 https://a.co/05h2ybpN Thank you for helping us create a safe, welcoming place where families can feel supported, cared for, and ready to enjoy the summer months.

August 18, 2026 – 🎉 TODAY IS THE BIG DAY! 🎉 The 23rd Annual Hike for the Homeless is happening TODAY! 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️ Join us at River Prairie Park in Altoona as we come together to raise awareness and support local families experiencing homelessness. ❤️ 🎯 Our goal: 350 walkers! 📍 River Prairie Park | Altoona, WI ⏰ Registration starts at 5 PM Grab your friends, family, and coworkers and come be part of this incredible community event! 👉 Register today: www.familypromisecv.org/hike-for-the-homeless We’ll see you at the Hike! 💜 #HikeForTheHomeless #ChippewaValley #EndHomelessness #FamilyPromise #350Walkers

August 17, 2026 – You May Come to Help... and Leave Changed Sometimes people volunteer because they want to give back. At Family Promise of the Chippewa Valley - Beacon House volunteers become part of something bigger than themselves. They share meals, celebrate milestones, welcome new families, and remind parents and children that their community believes in them. The impact isn't measured only in hours served—it's measured in relationships built, hope restored, and the knowledge that together, we can help families move from crisis to stability. If you've been looking for a meaningful way to invest your time, we'd love to welcome you to our volunteer community. Learn more about volunteer opportunities: https://familypromisecv.org/volunteer Together, we can help every family build a path toward lasting stability. #Volunteer #FamilyPromiseCV #BeaconHouse #CommunitySupport #GiveBack #ChippewaValley #HopeStartsHere

August 15, 2026 – 🚶‍♀️ 350 WALKERS. ONE BIG GOAL. The countdown is on! Help us make the Hike for the Homeless our biggest one yet by bringing your friends, family, coworkers, and neighbors. ❤️ Every walker helps raise awareness and support local families experiencing homelessness. 📅 August 18, 2026 📍 River Prairie Park | Altoona, WI ⏰ Registration starts at 5 PM Let’s hit 350 walkers! Will you be one of them? 👉 Register today: www.familypromisecv.org/hike-for-the-homeless #HikeForTheHomeless #ChippewaValley #EndHomelessness #FamilyPromise #350Walkers

August 15, 2026 – Thank you! FitELITE CrossFit Eau Claire To the team Libby, Dave, Faith, Wyatt, and Korey, and the Row raisers for choosing Family Promise of the Chippewa Valley - Beacon House as the beneficiary of today's event.

August 13, 2026 – Next Tuesday, our community will gather for the 23rd Annual Hike for the Homeless. This will be my third Hike with Family Promise, and each August I find myself thinking less about the event itself and more about the incredible community legacy behind it. For 23 years, volunteers, churches, businesses, sponsors, donors, and community partners have continued to show up for families experiencing homelessness. Some have been walking for years. Others will join us for the very first time. Together, they become part of something much bigger than a single event. Over the past few weeks, I've shared stories about a woman who once called Beacon House home, a gentleman who helped bring Beacon House to life, and the joy of celebrating birthdays with children staying in our shelter. Different stories. One community. Every Hike adds another chapter to that story. If you haven't registered yet, we'd love to have you join us. If walking isn't possible, there are many other ways to support Family Promise by volunteering, donating, sponsoring a walker, or simply sharing our mission. I'll see you on Tuesday. Semone Thomas Executive Director

August 12, 2026 – Thank you for continuing to support our Wednesday Wishlist. Your generosity helps us provide a clean, safe, and welcoming environment where families can focus on rebuilding their lives. This week we're asking for help restocking our **cleaning and household essentials**. These are the items our staff and families use every day to maintain a healthy, comfortable space for everyone staying at Beacon House. Items we're requesting this week include: • Bleach • Lysol Disinfectant Spray • Laundry Detergent • Dryer Sheets • Scotch-Brite Sponges • Paper Towels How to help: Click the Amazon Wishlist link below, choose an item, and Amazon will ship it directly to us. https://a.co/0dPksKF8 Thank you for helping us provide a clean, comfortable place where families can focus on building a brighter future.

August 10, 2026 – Your Time Matters One hour can mean more than you realize. When families enter shelter, they often arrive carrying more than their belongings. They carry uncertainty, fear, and hope for a better future. Volunteers help create an environment where families feel welcomed, supported, and encouraged as they work toward stability. Whether you can volunteer once a month or once a week, your time truly matters. We'd love to have you join our volunteer community. Learn more: https://familypromisecv.org/volunteer #Volunteer #HopeStartsHere #FamilyPromiseCV #BeaconHouse #CommunityCare

August 7, 2026 – The countdown is on! ⏰🥾 Only 11 days until the Hike for the Homeless! Help us reach our goal of 350 hikers by signing up today. Every step you take helps support families experiencing homelessness in the Chippewa Valley. Gather your family, friends, coworkers, or neighbors and join us for an evening of community, hope, and impact. 👉 Register today: https://www.familypromisecv.org/hike-for-the-homeless Together, we can make every step count. ❤️ #HikeForTheHomeless #FamilyPromiseCV #ChippewaValley #EndHomelessness #EveryStepMatters