Special discount tickets to Bridgestone Invitational available -
75 Percent of proceeds to benefit Family Promise

See the world’s best golfers at this year’s Bridgestone Invitational held Aug. 1 through Aug. 5 at Firestone Country Club, while helping families fight homelessness.

Family Promise of Summit County has teamed up with Tickets Fore Charity to provide special ticket pricing during this year’s Bridgestone Invitational. When golf fans buy tickets through Tickets Fore Charity, 75% of the proceeds will go directly to Family Promise of Summit County.

Two ticket types are currently available:

• Click HERE for $70 weekly grounds tickets, normally $95, and
• Click HERE for $20 any day grounds tickets, normally $45.

The discounted tickets are available when entering the promotional code FADE.

NOTE: The promo code is case sensitive and must be in CAPITAL letters.

“This is an incredible opportunity to raise funds for charities, and there is absolutely no cost for participating organizations,” said Bridgestone Invitational Executive Director Don Padgett. “Fans will get to witness the world’s best golfers while also enriching our local communities by participating in Tickets Fore Charity.”

More than $48,660 was given for local charities through Tickets Fore Charity last year. And this year’s goal is to raise more than $75,000.

About Family Promise of Summit County

Established in 2003, Family Promise of Summit County gives stability to homeless families by providing shelter, food, case management and hospitality while utilizing resources within local congregations and the community. In 2010, Family Promise helped place 33 families, which included 80 children.

More than 4,000 people each year, experience homelessness. In Summit County, 60% of them are children. Family Promise is committed to helping these families with food, safe shelter and case management during their time of crisis.

Email Family Promise of Summit County HERE

Local nonprofit joins efforts with art students and youth groups to help
raise money in support of ending homelessness in the community

Family Promise of Summit County will host its second annual Empty Bowl fundraiser from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 21 at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Akron. Artist Rhiannon Barnes and fellow art students from the University of Akron Art Education Department have teamed up with the COYA youth group to make ceramic bowls that will be filled with homemade soups to share at the event.

“These empty bowls remind us that every night in Summit County, more than 500 people go without a meal or place to sleep,” said Pamela Betty, director of Family Promise of Summit County. “We rely on a network of over 30 faith-based organizations of all denominations to provide lodging, food and volunteers.”

It’s $15 to participate in the fundraiser, which includes a one-of-a kind, handcrafted bowl, fresh soups, salad and dessert.

“It’s a great opportunity to celebrate the work of Family Promise, honor those that volunteer their time and effort and raise much needed funds,” said Russell Kunz, volunteer coordinator of Family Promise of Summit County. “We are grateful to the art students at the University of Akron for the bowls, and to Rev. Tim Temerson and the UUCA for opening their doors to host this event.”

Bowls are on a first come, first reserved basis. To ensure you receive a bowl, please RSVP early by emailing us or by calling 330.253.8081. Remaining bowls will be available at the door.

For the past eight years, Family Promise of Summit County, formerly Interfaith Hospitality Network, has managed to serve hundreds of families struggling with homelessness. Providing temporary housing to families in transition is a challenge that is not easy to meet in our current economic times.

More than 4,000 people each year, experience homelessness. In Summit County, 60% of them are children. Family Promise is committed to helping these families with food, safe shelter and case management during their time of crisis.

Email Us HERE

Family Promise of Summit County Prepares for Walk a Mile 2012

Volunteers brave the winter weather to show support for homeless families in the community

Registration is now available for the Family Promise of Summit County 7th annual Walk a Mile in My Shoes. The event kicks off at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26 and will begin at Fairlawn West UCC. The actual route will be announced the day of the event based on weather conditions.

Our 2011 Walk a Mile participants

There will be free registration available on the day of the event, but participants are encouraged to register early. Participants will also have the opportunity to enjoy refreshments and music provided by Mixed Up Strings.

Family Promise of Summit County has served hundreds of families struggling with homelessness. During these challenging economic times, it can be difficult to provide temporary housing to families in transition. The organization relies on community volunteers and supporters to make a difference for these local families in need.

“It is always a day of joy for me to get to spend time with so many of our volunteers who come from all over Summit county to support the work we do and celebrate our efforts,” said Pamela Betty, director of Family Promise of Summit County.

In 2011, Walk a Mile in My Shoes raised more than $6,000. Proceeds from the event go directly to Family Promise.

For information on participating, volunteering or donating, please call 330.253.8081 or click HERE.

To download a registration form, click HERE for a Word doc or HERE for a PDF.

* Read about last year’s event.

Help your neighbors feel stable and secure in their new homes. A clean home provides a fresh start to a new life. Help homeless families stay together and achieve sustainable independence.

Please feel free to contact us at 330-253-8081 if you need any additional information.

Click HERE for a flyer.

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