June 27, 2026 – Closing the Second Quarter | Day 13 of 15 Building Futures Together Throughout this series, we've shared stories of growth, resilience, and progress as families worked toward greater stability and brighter futures. While those successes belong to the families who worked hard to achieve them, they were often supported by a community that chose to invest in opportunity. This quarter, families benefited from donated computers that supported employment searches, education, and access to resources. Children received books that encouraged learning, imagination, and a love of reading. Transportation assistance helped families maintain employment, attend appointments, and remain connected to opportunities. Community organizations, faith partners, volunteers, donors, businesses, and grant partners helped remove barriers and create pathways forward. Our Board of Directors also remained active in the community, helping strengthen partnerships, raise awareness, advocate for families experiencing homelessness, and support Family Promise's mission beyond the boardroom. Every contribution matters. Every partnership matters. Every act of support becomes part of a family's story. Because when a child receives a book, a parent receives a computer, a transportation barrier is removed, or a family gains access to a new opportunity, the impact reaches far beyond that single moment. Together, we are doing more than meeting immediate needs. We are helping families build futures. Because every family deserves a path forward. #ClosingTheSecondQuarter #FamilyPromiseCV #BeaconHouse #BuildingFuturesTogether #CommunitySupport #PathToStability #FamilyImpact

June 26, 2026 – Closing the Second Quarter | Day 12 of 15 27 Children. Countless Moments of Childhood. This quarter, Family Promise of the Chippewa Valley supported 27 children in shelter at Beacon House. These children ranged in age from newborns to teenagers, each with their own unique needs, personalities, challenges, and dreams. While parents worked toward employment, housing, financial stability, and other goals, children continued doing what children should be able to do. Playing in the sandbox. Attending school. Making friends. Participating in activities. Enjoying visits to the Children's Museum and the YMCA. Spending time during Grandparent Hour. Learning, growing, and simply being kids. All the while, some families were also navigating enormous medical challenges, balancing appointments, treatments, and the uncertainty that often comes with caring for a child or family member with complex health needs. Those moments may seem small, but during a housing crisis, they matter tremendously. A trip to the playground. A successful day at school. A chance to laugh with friends. A safe place to sleep. These experiences help create a sense of normalcy, belonging, and hope during a difficult season in a family's life. When a family experiences homelessness, the impact extends to every member of the family. That is why our work focuses not only on helping parents build stability, but also on creating opportunities for children to experience safety, consistency, joy, and connection. Because every child deserves the chance to learn, grow, and dream about the future. Because every family deserves a path forward. #ClosingTheSecondQuarter #FamilyPromiseCV #BeaconHouse #FamilyImpact #ChildhoodMatters #PathToStability #FamilySupport

June 26, 2026 – Join us on August 18th at River Prairie Park in Altoona, WI for the 23rd annual Hike for the Homeless! Enjoy raffle prizes, silent auction items, and a community hike to raise awareness and make a difference. 👉 Click the link below to register and be part of this impactful event! https://www.familypromisecv.org/hike-for-the-homeless #FamilyPromise #FamilyPromiseCV #ChippewaValley #EauClaire #hikeforthehomeless

June 25, 2026 – Closing the Second Quarter | Day 11 of 15 No Family Succeeds Alone When families achieve stability, it is never because of one program, one organization, or one individual. Every success story is supported by a network of people and partners working together to remove barriers, create opportunities, and build pathways forward. This quarter, families in Family Promise programs benefited from the support of community partners, volunteers, donors, faith communities, employment partners, healthcare providers, financial institutions, and many others who walked alongside them during their journey. From employment opportunities and financial coaching to healthcare access, childcare support, housing resources, and basic needs assistance, each connection helped move families one step closer to stability. The progress families make belongs to them—but it is strengthened by a community that chooses to show up. Together, we are creating pathways toward lasting change. Because every family deserves a path forward. #ClosingTheSecondQuarter #FamilyPromiseCV #CommunityPartnerships #FamilyImpact #HousingStability #PathToStability #EndFamilyHomelessness #ChippewaValley

June 25, 2026 – What Community Looks Like — When People Respond As I was thinking about what I wanted to share over the next four weeks, I was brought back to a lesson I learned early in my career: Sometimes the answers will not be there in the moment they are needed. That can be uncomfortable, especially when people are counting on you. Over time, I had to become comfortable with another reality: sometimes a response is not the solution. Sometimes a response creates time. Time to find a solution. Time to make a connection. Time to keep a family moving forward instead of backward. Recently, I was reminded of that lesson again. When a challenge emerged that could not be solved quietly and would not simply go away. So I reached out to churches, community members, and partners. People responded. The outcome is difficult to measure, but the impact was real. I was given the gift of time, and a family was given access to something they urgently needed. That is what community looks like. Not always solving every problem immediately. But showing up, responding, and creating the space needed for solutions to emerge. If you are someone who believes communities grow stronger when people step toward challenges instead of away from them, I would love to connect. To learn more about our work supporting families experiencing homelessness, visit www.familypromisecv.org.

June 24, 2026 – Closing the Second Quarter | Day 10 of 15 A New Beginning When this parent entered Family Promise services, they had no employment income. Like many families facing housing instability, they were working to overcome significant challenges while trying to create a better future for their children. Over the course of this quarter, through determination, hard work, and support from case management and community partners, that changed. Today, this parent is employed and earning $21 per hour. While the number itself is important, what it represents is even more meaningful: increased stability, greater opportunity, and the ability to build a stronger future for their family. At Family Promise, we know that lasting change doesn't happen overnight. It happens one step, one goal, and one opportunity at a time. This family's journey is a reminder that with support, perseverance, and access to resources, new beginnings are possible. Because every family deserves a path forward. #ClosingTheSecondQuarter #FamilyPromiseCV #FamilyImpact #EmploymentSuccess #PathToStability #HousingStability #FamilyPromise #CommunitySupport

June 24, 2026 – This Wednesday, we’re asking for support in restocking important summer care items for the families staying in our shelter. As temperatures rise and children spend more time outdoors, these everyday essentials help families stay healthy, comfortable, and prepared throughout the summer season. Having access to these items can make a big difference for parents caring for their children while working toward stability. Current summer care needs include: ☀️ Sunscreen 🦟 Bug Spray 🧴 Aloe Vera Gel 🩹 Bandaids 🧼 Antibiotic Ointment 🌡️ Thermometers 🧊 Ice Packs How You Can Help: Use the Amazon wishlist link below to purchase an item that will ship directly to our shelter: https://a.co/05h2ybpN Every donation helps provide comfort, care, and relief to the families we serve. Your generosity helps ensure parents have the resources they need to care for everyday summer bumps, burns, and illnesses with dignity and ease. Thank you for continuing to support our shelter families and our community.

June 23, 2026 – Closing the Second Quarter | Day 9 of 15 Growth Beyond Shelter At Family Promise of the Chippewa Valley, our goal is not simply to help families in shelter and housing. We work alongside families to build a vision for what comes next. While families are in shelter, they are also setting goals, developing new skills, pursuing employment opportunities, strengthening financial stability, and taking steps toward long-term success. This quarter, one parent participating in our programs earned a promotion into a leadership role while also securing additional employment to help support their family's future. Their success reflects hard work, determination, and a commitment to building a better life for their children. Stories like this remind us that stability is about more than having a roof overhead. It is about creating opportunities, building confidence, and helping families achieve the goals they set for themselves. At Family Promise, we believe shelter is not the destination, it is the foundation from which families can grow. Because every family deserves a path forward. #ClosingTheSecondQuarter #FamilyPromiseCV #FamilyImpact #HousingStability #EmploymentSuccess #PathToStability #FamilySupport #FamilyPromise

June 22, 2026 – Closing the Second Quarter | Day 8 of 15 A Story of Progress When families enter our programs, the goal is not simply to address an immediate crisis, it's to help create a pathway toward long-term stability. This quarter, one parent participating in Family Promise services increased their income by nearly 60%, moving from a lower-wage position into a higher-paying opportunity that provided greater financial security for their family. The journey wasn't easy. It required determination, persistence, and a willingness to pursue new opportunities. With support from case management, community resources, and their own hard work, this parent took meaningful steps toward greater independence and stability. Today, they are contributing more toward their household expenses and building a stronger foundation for the future. Stories like this remind us that stability is often built one goal, one opportunity, and one achievement at a time. Every family's journey is different, but every step forward matters. Because every family deserves a path forward. #ClosingTheSecondQuarter #FamilyPromiseCV #FamilyImpact #HousingStability #PathToStability #FamilySuccess #CommunitySupport

June 21, 2026 – Closing the Second Quarter | Day 7 of 15 Family Impact: Income Growth Creates Stability One of the most meaningful outcomes we celebrate is watching families increase their income and move closer to long-term stability. This quarter, families participating in Family Promise programs achieved income increases ranging from 20% to 108%. These successes didn't happen overnight. They were built through hard work, determination, and a willingness to pursue new opportunities. With support from our case management team and community partners, parents changed industries, earned promotions, secured additional employment, and took important steps toward greater financial stability. We also celebrated two parents who secured employment after previously having no earned income. For families working toward housing stability, increased income can mean the ability to maintain housing, cover transportation costs, meet basic needs, and plan for the future. Every percentage point represents a family moving forward. Because every family deserves a path forward. #ClosingTheSecondQuarter #FamilyPromiseCV #FamilyImpact #HousingStability #EmploymentSuccess #PathToStability #FamilySupport