Announcements

An eviction story

The following is a transcript of the remarks by Kelly McGhee at the event "Indy's Eviction Problem (and what can be done about it)" and Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation. .....DETAILS

Welcome Lena Hill as the new case manager for AfterCare

JUNE 2019: Lena Hill begins Monday, June 10 as the new case manager for the AfterCare program. Lena previously worked for five years at the Center for Leadership Development in Indianapolis, and was in the banking sector before that. Her Bachelor's degree is in human services management, and she is pursuing a Master's degree concentrating in nonprofit management. We are thrilled to welcome her to the Family Promise team. You can email Lena at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

25 years of serving families at the Family Promise Reunion

Family Promise of Greater Indianapolis celebrated 25 years of serving families at the Family Promise Reunion on Sunday, May 19, 2019, presented by Strada Education Network

384523 Family Promise Reunion 1 030519 MAY 2019: Family Promise hosted its first ever Family Promise Reunion presented by Strada Education Network on Sunday, May 19 at Carmel United Methodist--the congregation that hosted the very first families in 1994! Despite rain and predicted thunderstorms, more than 185 people turned up for the cookout and pitch-in, included 75 people from former families in the IHN shelter program. Kids had fun in the three bounce houses that could fit insideThe event recognized Barb Williams who was retiring as the AfterCare case manager. It honored Dale and Terri Hughes from Carmel UMC who were retiring after 10 years as volunteer coordinators for the congregation. Darnae' Scales, a previous director of Family Promise, gave remarks on the history of the organization. Three partners--the staff team at Mustard Seed of Central Indiana, Erin Brown from School on Wheels, and JoAnn Morris from HealthNet--were given the 25th annviersary "partner awards" for their service to families. Last, five families who continued with the AfterCare program for a full two years were recognized with certificates and awarded a month of rent as a surprise gift to honor their hard work. Thank you to everyone who helped in a small or big way with the event. See the photos of the event here on Facebook (link coming soon).

Lawrence United Methodist and West Morris Free Methodist new members

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