Interfaith Hospitality:
Affiliates Of Family Promise Of Greater Modesto
Congregation Beth Shalom is one of 171 affiliates of Family Promise in 41 states and the District of Columbia, with 39 affiliates in development. Family Promise was founded in 1986 in New Jersey and now supports and develops network programs nationwide.
MISSION:
Family Promises’ mission is to be an Interfaith Hospitality Network, a partnership of local congregations, offers an opportunity for volunteers of all faiths to reduce homelessness and transform lives.
GOAL:
Family Promises’ goal is two-fold for our guest families: Provide temporary relief from the expense and worry over meeting their immediate needs for shelter, meals and human compassion through our network of congregations and their committed volunteers
You can read about the national Family Promise agency at nihn.org.