Litchfield Park, Ariz. (April 22, 2024) – Family Promise of Greater Phoenix recognized members of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church for their dedication to helping families experiencing homelessness. In partnership with Family Promise of Greater Phoenix (Family Promise), St. Peter’s volunteers to provide shelter and meals for local families experiencing homelessness. With the support of members of the congregation, St. Peter’s sets up temporary shelters at its facility to host families overnight and prepares dinner for the families every night of the week.

To commemorate St. Peter’s dedication to helping others, Family Promise honored their congregation with the “Changing Lives… Changing Hearts” award at the Miracle Worker Luncheon hosted by Valley Presbyterian Church in Paradise Valley. This event celebrated the work of the many people who made the Family Promise program a great success.

“Volunteer community organizations like St. Peter’s make it possible for us to positively impact many families across the Valley. We couldn’t be more thankful for their continued support and service,” said Ted Taylor, CEO of Family Promise.

St. Peter’s members Rich and Uyen Crabb accepted the “Changing Lives… Changing Hearts” award on behalf of the congregation. Rich and Uyen coordinate the Family Promise Weeks on the St. Peter’s campus including set-up and take-down, meal coordination from volunteers, and activities for adults and children including games, outdoor activities, and RePete Boutique Shopping.

“From the very first encounter with Rich and Uyen, families feel acknowledged, heard, and deeply valued. Their genuine care and attention have a transformative effect, effortlessly instilling seeds of respect, compassion, and joy that will flourish for years to come,” added Taylor.

Family Promise of Greater Phoenix relies on its interfaith network of volunteer religious congregations to shelter and feed the families they serve while the nonprofit organization assists these families on their journey back to self-sufficiency. The community-based model of sheltering families at these congregations reduces overhead costs so Family Promise can magnify its impact.

At the beginning of the year, Family Promise of Greater Phoenix set a goal to aid 165 families in 2024 by utilizing their program for independent housing and self-sufficiency. The organization has also assisted families avoid placements in shelter systems through their preventative programming. For more information on volunteering with or donating to Family Promise of Greater Phoenix, visit FamilyPromiseAZ.org.

Family Promise envisions a nation in which every family has a home, a livelihood, and the chance to build a better future. Family Promise of Greater Phoenix delivers innovative solutions for family homelessness including prevention, shelter, and stabilization services. Family Promise of Greater Phoenix supports the entire family, including children through daycare assistance, school, and playtime; parents who, knowing their children are safe and cared for, can focus on their goals to secure employment, save money, and search for next-step housing; and pets, who receive their food and shelter, so that families do not have to experience the trauma of losing a beloved member of the family by seeking shelter and assistance. Learn more at FamilyPromiseAZ.org.

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