ANNUAL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS HOMELESS NEEDS
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FAMILY PROMISE ANNUAL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS HOMELESS NEEDS IN PALM BEACH COUNTY. 100% increase of inquires from homeless families from 2011 to 2012.
(January 25, 2013, Delray Beach, FL) – Family Promise of SouthPalm BeachCounty, which helps local homeless families, shared 2012 results and 2013 goals during its January 15th annual business meeting, hosted by B’nai Torah Congregation in Boca Raton. Supporters, volunteers and program graduates gathered to learn of the many services provided to children and families who are without a home.
SOUNDS OF PROMISE CONCERT
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SOUNDS OF PROMISE CONCERT
Benefiting Homeless Families
(Delray Beach, January 14, 2013) Family Promise of South Palm Beach County is excited to bring to you the “Sounds of Promise” concert, a fundraiser for local children and their families who are homeless, on February 17, 2013 at 3:30 pm at the First United Methodist Church, Boca Raton, FL.
Dine For Promise – press release
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Contact: Hope Bruens 561.715.7705
hope@thebuzzagency.net
“DINE FOR PROMISE” ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 24th TO BENEFIT FAMILY PROMISE OF SOUTH PALM BEACH COUNTY
Honorary Chair Mayor Susan Whelchel, Pavilion Grille and Waste Management Partner to Support Family Promise’s mission to serve local children and families facing homelessness
BOCA RATON, FL, January 8, 2013 — “Dine for Promise,” an evening of fine food and fun, will be held Thursday, January 24 at Pavilion Grille in Boca Raton to benefit Family Promise of South Palm Beach County (www.familypromisespbc.org) and its mission to support local children and families who are in a homeless situation achieve a journey of independence.
SOUNDS OF PROMISE CONCERT “Resounding Success”
SOUNDS OF PROMISE CONCERT
Benefitting Homeless Families
A “Resounding” Success
(Delray Beach, March 26, 2012) What does a promise sound like?
To the more than 200 people clapping, tapping their feet, and swaying to the inspirational music, the first “Sounds of Promise” concert held Sunday afternoon, March 25th in the sun-filled sanctuary of the First Presbyterian Church of Delray Beach was pure joy.
The musical event, sponsored by 12 local merchants and corporations, benefited Family Promise of South Palm Beach County, and featured talent from nine of its 24 participating interfaith congregations which provide safe clean shelter and nutritious meals to local children and their families who are homeless.
Nationally Known Homeless Advocate to Speak
Nationally Known Homeless Advocate to Speak at Anniversary Benefit Nov. 5
“Bring the Children Home” Event to Benefit South Palm Beach
County Affiliate
(Oct. 18, 2009) Karen Olson, founder of the Family Promise national network,
will be a featured speaker at the first anniversary benefit for Family Promise of
South Palm Beach County. The benefit is Nov. 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Grand
Hall of the Boca Raton Museum of Art.
Olson was a marketing executive in New York in 1982 when she bought a
“Bring the Children Home” benefit
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Excellent Photos Ops at the
“Bring the Children Home” benefit for children
and their families who are homeless
(Oct. 30, 2009 – Delray Beach, FL)
WHAT: “Bring the Children Home” benefit to celebrate the one-year
anniversary of Family Promise of South Palm Beach County.
The non-profit is an interfaith organization with 22 congregations
and 600 volunteers that help children and their families who are
homeless to achieve lasting independence.
WHO: Palm Beach County Commissioner Jeff Koons
Architect and chair of the Homeless Advisory Board, which is
Hundreds attend a first anniversary benefit
Hundreds attend a first anniversary benefit to aid homeless families with children
(Nov. 13, 2009 – Delray Beach, FL) The first anniversary benefit for Family
Promise of South Palm Beach County drew 320 people, including state and local
government officials who expressed concern about homelessness in the area.
Family Promise is a network of interfaith organizations who provide temporary
shelter and support services to children and their families who are homeless to
help them achieve lasting independence. In its first year, Family Promise of
South Palm Beach County helped 13 families with 24 children. The Nov. 5
Family Promise to celebrate its second anniversary
Family Promise to celebrate its second anniversary
(June 21, 2010) A local non-profit organization, Family Promise of South Palm
Beach County, will celebrate its second anniversary with a benefit at the Cultural
Arts Center in Boca Raton’s Mizner Park on Nov. 4 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Family Promise Board President Rev. Kathleen Gannon and local dignitaries will
speak. The Pine Crest String Players will perform. The event will be catered by
top Boca Raton restaurants, and wine is complimentary. A silent auction and raffle
will complete the evening.
