IHN Shelter Program
How It Works
We utilize community resources (local congregations and volunteers) to provide overnight lodging, meals, and hospitality on a rotational basis. Each congregation serves for one week at a time, approximately 4x/year.
Volunteers provide food, spend time with families, stay overnight, and drive our van. This model allows us to cut our expenses by a third. We partner with 20+ congregations and have 200+ volunteers. Learn more here.
Our volunteers bring hope and a feeling of family to our guest families.
One graduate, Kathy, said, “Thank you, Family Promise volunteers. We appreciate your kind hearts. You have showed me a wonderful time and also helped me believe that there is a God above. We love you and God bless.”
During the day, families spend time at our Day Center. Our professional staff provide case management, connect families with resources, and provide the accountability our families need in order to get back on their feet and care for their basic needs.
“I appreciate the generosity from Family Promise. You guys have truly changed my life in such a positive manner. And I can never say thank you enough.” – Jess
Changing Lives
Since opening in 2010, we have provided nearly 40,000 bed nights to local families in need of shelter and safety.
Keeping Families Together
We believe families should stay together during the most difficult time in their lives. 59% of the families we serve are single female-headed households. The other 41% are single fathers, intact families, or “other” (typically including extending family members).
Achieving Success
About 65% of our IHN families move into stable housing directly from our program.
Engaging Volunteers
We partner with 20+ congregations with 200+ volunteers that make a positive, lasting impact.
Working Smart
By partnering with local agencies and volunteers, we can stretch every dollar donated as far as we can.
