Once you’re at Family Promise, you’ve hit rock bottom, so there’s nowhere else to go but up.
Advice I would give to a family moving in would be…
Take baby steps. Do what you can while you’re at Family Promise and don’t be afraid to ask for help. And if there are kids involved, they are your number one priority. Every step you take is to better them as you better yourself.
Some of the things I am most proud of accomplishing during (and after) my time in Family Promise are…
Being able to maintain going to school for my associates degree. I never gave up things I want to do just because I found myself in a situation I had no control over.
Fun fact (favorite color, food, etc)…
No matter what happens, stay true to you. Don’t let something as simple as where you are (being at Family Promise) stop you from what you like to do. Your situation may seem like a mountain, but it’s just a tiny anthill once you think about it.
The most important thing I learned when I was in Family Promise was…
Save, save, save! That’s the first thing. Take everything that you can from the program.
Advice I would give to a family moving in would be…
Stay positive. It’s not easy or very pleasant at first, but it’s really not as bad as what it seems.
Some of the things I am most proud of accomplishing during (and after) my time in Family Promise are…Having my own place, number one. I also learned how to budget and set money aside and not spend it. I learned to appreciate my son more, and appreciate what I have. When my sister told me about Family Promise, I bawled. I didn’t want to live in a shelter. But it was the best thing that ever happened to me. I don’t mean to be dramatic, but it is. I was looking for help, and Family Promise gave that to me.
The most important thing I learned when I was in Family Promise was…
I didn’t know how many other people cared about other people’s situations. I get emotional when I think about it.
Advice I would give to a family moving in would be…
Stay strong, things will get better. Things can’t get worse, they can only get better.
Some of the things I am most proud of accomplishing during (and after) my time in Family Promise are…
While I was in Family Promise, I was proud of going back to school (AR school). I really appreciated that. After Family Promise, I am more kindhearted to people’s situations. Family Promise opened my mind and heart a lot.
I’m living in New York now. I am learning that I like to relax and enjoy life a little more.
The most important thing I learned when I was in Family Promise was…
It was a very comfortable atmosphere and with my situation they helped me a great deal. The Family Promise family is very generous.
Advice I would give to a family moving in would be…
The program is excellent. It is outstanding. I learned a lot about the people who came into the program.
Some of the things I am most proud of accomplishing during (and after) my time in Family Promise are…
I kept my eyes on the program. If you are focused on doing better, you will stick to the program. If someone comes in negative, they won’t last for long.
The most important thing I learned when I was in family promise was…
Not to take things for granted, I learned to appreciate even the little things in life.
Advice I would give to a family moving in would be…
They will help you but you have to put in the work, and make sure that everyday you are at Family Promise that you are using their resources so you and your family can move forward and have a better life.
Some of the things I am most proud of accomplishing during (and after) my time in Family Promises are…
Finding a job that I am still working at & that I love, They helped me with getting childcare assistance for my kids so I could work, and finding a home for my family.
The most important thing I learned when I was in Family Promise was…
Responsibility – for actions and the things you say and do while you are here.
Advice I would give to a family moving in would be…
Try to take the time to figure out what is best for you and your family and what you need to get back on your feet so you can be independent and be happy.
Some of the things I am most proud of accomplishing during (and after) my time in Family Promise are…
Becoming more independent with job and a home and being able to take care of ourselves again.
Fun fact (favorite color, food, etc)…
Favorite color is blue, fave food is pizza, and I’m fun and outgoing.
The most important thing I learned when I was in Family Promise was…
To trust in myself.
Advice I would give to a family moving in would be…
Relax. Everything will be ok – there is help now.
Some of the things I am most proud of accomplishing during (and after) my time in Family Promise are…
I was very gung-ho with everything – I had a job and a van but that was a huge accomplishment. Now that I am out of the program, I have a great job in the field I love, and I am getting ready to move in a place with myself and my boys, and Family Promise led me in that direction.
