About Us
Founded in Summit, New Jersey in 1988, Family Promise is a national organization that comprises more than 200 affiliates in 43 states that work together to transform the lives of families experiencing homelessness. What began as a local response to a problem in Union County, New Jersey has grown over the last 30 years into a national movement involving more than 200,000 volunteers nationwide who serve more than 125,000 people yearly. Today Family Promise is the leading national nonprofit addressing the issue of family homelessness. While we’ve grown, the core of what we do is still local – partnerships within a city or county changing lives for the better.
We are Family Promise
Transforming the lives of families experiencing homelessness.
Because every child deserves a home.
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March 16, 2026 – Closing the First Quarter | Day 2 of 15 We are excited to welcome Breann Cagle as our new Manager of Shelter Operations. Breann comes to Family Promise with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, two years of shelter experience, and a strong commitment to community and the success of the families we serve. In this role, Breann will help oversee the day-to-day operations of Beacon House, supporting both staff and the families staying in shelter as they work toward stability and housing. Please join us in welcoming Breann to the Family Promise community.
March 15, 2026 – As Winter continues in the Chippewa Valley, we are grateful inside Beacon House families have a safe place to stay. As we get ready to close the first quarter of 2026, we want to share a few updates from Family Promise of the Chippewa Valley. 83% families currently staying with us are employed and actively searching for housing, while others are currently seeking employment. Behind every number is a family working hard every day going to work, caring for their children, and taking steps toward stable housing. Thank you to the staff, volunteers, donors, partners, and supporters who help make this work possible.
March 11, 2026 – We were grateful to welcome Carson Murphy and members of Pi Sigma Epsilon to Family Promise of the Chippewa Valley today! They jumped right in to help wherever they were needed, showing that every act of service, big or small, helps make a difference for the families we support. Thank you for giving your time and energy to our mission and helping us create a warm, welcoming space for our community.
March 11, 2026 – This Wednesday, we're asking for help restocking bleach, laundry detergent, dryer sheets, Lysol spray, sponges, collapsable laundry bags for families staying in our shelter. These everyday essentials help parents, teens, and children feel clean, confident, and cared for as they navigate a difficult season. Items we're requesting this week include: Bleach Laundry Detergent Lysol Spray Collapsible Laundry Baskets How to Help: Click the Amazon link below, choose an item, and Amazon will ship it directly to us. https://a.co/00758npy Thank you for supporting our families in such a practical and meaningful way. Your generosity truly makes a difference.
March 10, 2026 – Big thank you to the Nu Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa for their generous donation this morning! Your kindness helps provide meals, shelter, and hope to individuals and families experiencing homelessness in our community. Support like this reminds the people we serve that they are seen, valued, and not alone. We are so grateful for your generosity and for helping make our community a more caring place!
March 9, 2026 – Join our Grandparent Hour https://www.familypromisecv.org/get-involved
March 4, 2026 – This Wednesday, we're asking for help restocking bleach, laundry detergent, dryer sheets, Lysol spray, sponges, collapsable laundry baskets for families staying in our shelter. These everyday essentials help parents, teens, and children feel clean, confident, and cared for as they navigate a difficult season. Items we're requesting this week include: Bleach Laundry Detergent Dryer Sheets Lysol Spray Sponges Collapsible Laundry Baskets How to Help: Click the Amazon link below, choose an item, and Amazon will ship it directly to us. https://a.co/04n3r3Dq Thank you for supporting our families in such a practical and meaningful way. Your generosity truly makes a difference.
February 25, 2026 – This Wednesday, we're asking for help restocking towels, loofahs, and general hair products for families staying in our shelter. These everyday essentials help parents, teens, and children feel clean, confident, and cared for as they navigate a difficult season. Items we're requesting this week include: Towels Loofahs General hair products How to help: Click the Amazon line below, choose an item, and Amazon will ship it directly to us. https://a.co/071ERyPc Thank you for supporting our families in such a practical and meaningful way. Your generosity truly makes a difference.
February 18, 2026 – This Wednesday, we're asking for help restocking paper products, disposable silverware, trash bags, and can openers for families staying in our shelter. These everyday essentials help parents, teens, and children feel clean, confident, and cared for as they navigate a difficult season. Items we're requesting this week include: Paper towels Toilet paper Paper plates Disposable silverware Trash bags Can opener How to help: Click the Amazon link below, choose an item, and Amazon will ship it directly to us. https://a.co/7iC2hRu Thank you for supporting our families in such a practical and meaningful way. Your generosity truly makes a difference.
February 12, 2026 – Family Promise of the Chippewa Valley was proud to participate in this week’s Balance of State meeting alongside service providers from across Wisconsin. These gatherings help strengthen collaboration between shelters, outreach teams, housing programs, and community partners ensuring families receive coordinated and effective support. We’re grateful to be part of a statewide network working toward stronger housing stability solutions. #FamilyPromise #chippewavalley, #balanceofstate
