Our History

“I remember a time that a 2-year-old locked himself in the upstairs of the Day Center, and we couldn’t get him to figure out how to unlock the latch. I called Chuck, and he came over with a ladder, went through a second story window, and saved the terrified little boy. Chuck is a FPHCR hero.

“Chuck is someone I could always call on when I needed something, and he would always be there with a smile on his face.”

~Krissy Marshall, founding Director

Our Statistics

“I feel safe here. I was safe where I was before here, but it’s a different type of safe here. It’s a good feeling.” ~FP guest

Safety isn’t a right, but it should be. Each person should be able to feel safe at night, should know that their children are safe in their beds. FPHCR provides that to families every night.

Families had 39,000+ nights of safe sleep!

Our “Why”

“Volunteering for Family Promise was a big step for our church. We looked at and considered what it would mean to be a FP host church for over a year. It caused all of us to step out of our comfort zone and work at being “the hands and feet of Jesus.” Not just providing money, but to become involved with persons, families who are experiencing homelessness.

“Being the lead volunteer has at times been nerve wracking, but there are times when we have had golden moments of connection with someone or a family that has brought real joy. We can make these families feel cared about, safe, and welcomed. Though there have been frustrations, there have been many moments of knowing this is where we are to be serving.”

Margie Fultz, Volunteer Leader at Mechanicsburg Church of the Brethren

Our Families

2015 Family Promise Graduates: 

Martina, Ya-Ya, and Peanut

Martina and her son both work at Hardee’s. Martina has her license, a car, and was recently promoted to being a manager at work. She also got married last fall!

Verlon (“Peanut”, now 15) is at Sci Tech High School and is doing amazing there. 

An’Yanna (“Ya-Ya”, now 14) loves school and is hopefully going to DC Tech next year. 

Martina said, “You guys helped me through so much during the times I was struggling. You guys never gave up on me. Thank you so much!”

What’s New?

Our website! 

InfoBeans has generously donated their time to work with our staff to give our website a new look. We’re excited to finally share it with you! 

Fam Jam 2025!

We can’t wait for Fam Jam! 3 bands will be performing (Mojo Filter, Morning Glory, and 2-Hour Delay!) Plus, we’ll have lots of delicious food, fun activities for kids, and a great silent auction as always! Get your tickets here!

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