
Meet the FPHCR staff
At Family Promise of Harrisburg Capital Region, our dedicated staff is the heart of everything we do. Each team member brings compassion, experience, and a shared commitment to helping families achieve lasting independence. From case management to community outreach, we work hand-in-hand to provide support, resources, and a path forward for those we serve. Get to know the passionate individuals behind our mission—because here, we believe in family supporting family.

Matthew Wagner
Executive Director

Matthew Wagner
Executive Director
My name is Matt Wagner, and I am the Executive Director for Family Promise of Harrisburg Capital Region. I love being the Executive Director of Family Promise HCR because we have an amazing staff, board, and volunteers. Also, I believe we offer a once in a lifetime opportunity for someone to change their lives, and I am excited to be a part of that.
I believe that organizations such as Family Promise are the best vehicles for communities to change lives, and really, that’s what it is all about. Family Promise is the vehicle for changing people’s lives. Our supporters are the real heroes. I love getting to work with all of them!
Feel free to email me at Matthew@familypromisehcr.org.
A Fun Fact about me is that I am an avid Steelers FAN!
I believe that organizations such as Family Promise are the best vehicles for communities to change lives, and really, that’s what it is all about. Family Promise is the vehicle for changing people’s lives. Our supporters are the real heroes. I love getting to work with all of them!
Feel free to email me at Matthew@familypromisehcr.org.
A Fun Fact about me is that I am an avid Steelers FAN!
- Phone:717-737-1100
- Email:matt@familypromisehcr.org

Stacey Coldren
Assistant Director

Stacey Coldren
Assistant Director
My name is Stacey Coldren, and I am the Assistant Director for Family Promise HCR. For many years, I have dreamed of serving in a role like this, and it is an honor to give back to the very program that once supported me. As a proud graduate of Family Promise, I know firsthand the life-changing impact it has on families in need.
My mission is to provide the same reassurance, guidance, and hope that I once received—to help families find stability, confidence, and a clear path forward. At Family Promise, we are more than an organization; we are a FAMILY, and family supports one another.
If you have any questions or would like to connect, feel free to reach out to me at Stacey@familypromisehcr.org.
Fun fact: I’m an avid reader and devour over 100 books a year!
My mission is to provide the same reassurance, guidance, and hope that I once received—to help families find stability, confidence, and a clear path forward. At Family Promise, we are more than an organization; we are a FAMILY, and family supports one another.
If you have any questions or would like to connect, feel free to reach out to me at Stacey@familypromisehcr.org.
Fun fact: I’m an avid reader and devour over 100 books a year!
- Phone:717-737-1100
- Email:stacey@familypromisehcr.org

Christine Rockey
Case Manager

Christine Rockey
Case Manager
Hi! My name is Christine Rockey, and I’m the Case Manager here at Family Promise. I began my career working in homeless services, from helping un-housed families locate and maintain rental housing all of the way through to helping first-time home buyers attain their dreams of home ownership! Helping families achieve their goals is a passion of mine.
In my spare time, I’m an educator, a poet, an artist, and a mom with 3 grown kids and 2 twin grandchildren. When I’m home, I’m surrounded by dogs, books, and family – and a very ornery parrot named ‘Birdasaurus Rex’. My email address is christine@familypromisehcr.org. Reach out to me anytime for information or just to say, “Hi!”
A Fun Fact about me is that I have published three books!
In my spare time, I’m an educator, a poet, an artist, and a mom with 3 grown kids and 2 twin grandchildren. When I’m home, I’m surrounded by dogs, books, and family – and a very ornery parrot named ‘Birdasaurus Rex’. My email address is christine@familypromisehcr.org. Reach out to me anytime for information or just to say, “Hi!”
A Fun Fact about me is that I have published three books!
- Phone:717-737-1100
- Email:christine@familypromisehcr.org

Susan Ryder
Community Engagement Associate

Susan Ryder
Community Engagement Associate
Hi, Family Promise HCR family! I’m Susan Ryder, serving in the position of Community Engagement Associate. I graduated from Messiah University in 2013 with a degree in Communications. Since then, I’ve worked with non-profits, primarily churches, and as a freelance writer for TheBurg. My husband and I recently became empty nesters, with two sons launched, and the third at Penn State. I spend my free time reading, gardening, crocheting, and walking. I look forward to working with you in helping families facing homelessness in the Harrisburg area. Here’s my email, susan@familypromisehcr.org. Contact me if you have any ideas, thoughts, or just want to connect.
A Fun Fact about me is that I am a twin!
A Fun Fact about me is that I am a twin!
- Phone:717-737-1100
- Email:susan@familypromisehcr.org