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Family Promise at capacity; group plans warming shelter, soup-kitchen pilot and fundraiser in August
Summary
Family Promise representatives said the organization is at full capacity with 29 people and is planning winter warming services, expanded case management and a fundraising event on Aug. 17.
A Family Promise representative said the organization is at full capacity and described near-term plans to expand services.
"Family Promise is at full capacity right now. We have 29 total individuals, 11 adults, 18 children," the representative said, adding that the program is "moving them in and moving them out" as vacancies appear.
Nut graf: Family Promise said it has space at the Durie Family Community Resource Center and is developing drop-in case management for substance-use and mental-health services, hopes to run a warming shelter this winter and is pursuing community meals that could evolve into a soup kitchen.
The representative also announced a Family Promise fundraiser, Rockin' for a Cause, at Pens Peak on Aug. 17. "If you're interested, you can scan the QR code," the speaker said.
Why it matters: Local shelter capacity and programs directly affect families experiencing homelessness; Family Promise's plans for warming shelter and case management are intended to reduce street homelessness during cold months.
Ending: Coalition members acknowledged capacity constraints at Family Promise and thanked Carbon County Children and Youth for short-term hotel assistance for a family; Family Promise asked partners to refer potential donors or landlord contacts as openings become available.
