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Facts about Homelessness

The gap between the amount of affordable housing units available and the number of people who need them is about 4.4 million units. Public housing authorities and Section 8 vouchers (the federal assistance program for affordable housing) have a typical waiting period of 35 months.
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Don’t take our word for it read what the press has to say about Family Promise helping to change lives. Offering hope: Young woman fulfills promise thanks to local group and Family Promise to dedicate renovated homes and Family Promise Interfaith Network works against homelessness and Hom ...
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Watch Out for Miracles


Have you ever witnessed a miracle?  For me, the answer depends on how that term is defined.  If we’re talking about turning water into wine or parting a sea, the answer is no.  If, however, miracle is defined as “an extremely outstanding event or accomplishment,” I have, indeed, ...
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Family Promise Program


Family Promise of Manatee County is a program designed to help families with children who are suffering from homelessness to regain their independence and become self sustaining.  We have two major ways of accomplishing this.  The shelter program, the initial way, works to do this by providing mea ...
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My name is Unique


My name is Unique.  I am eight years old.  I have 3 sisters: Dionnie, Kailah, and Kalaylah.  We came to Family Promise with 2 suite [sic] cases and no money.  My mom went to college but she has trouble finding a job.  I’m going to be a pediatrician when I grow up so I can help take care o ...
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