Homeless shelter | Family Promise of Summit County | United States

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THE 12TH ANNUAL
EMPTY BOWL EVENT

SOUP | MUSIC | POTTERY | SALAD | DESSERT | RAFFLES

FEBRUARY 20TH | 4:30-6:30

$15 Cash/Check
WOODRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL

Over 2.5 Million Children in the U.S. Will Experience Homelessness This Year

We are FamilyPromise
of Summit County

Transforming the lives of families experiencing homelessness. Because every child deserves a home.

GET TO KNOW US

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History of Family Promise

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How You Can Help

THE LATEST

Expanding Hope and Building New Beginnings for Families

Expanding Hope and Building New Beginnings for Families

Expanding Hope and Building New Beginnings for Families

2025 brought challenges and growth. With community support and an ODOD grant, we added new housing on Copley Road and Forest Glen Avenue helping even more families find stability and hope.

Jeff Wilhite

4 hours ago

Accepting Help to Achieve Permanency

Accepting Help to Achieve Permanency

Accepting Help to Achieve Permanency

After two prior stays with Family Promise, a housing subsidy helps this family achieve permanency.

Erica Ward Cherry, MSW

Aug 14, 2024

Students Learn about Homelessness and How to Help

Students Learn about Homelessness and How to Help

Students Learn about Homelessness and How to Help

Family Promise partners with Akron Public Schools STEM Middle School to educate youth about homelessness and solutions.

Pauline Egan

Jul 18, 2024

OUR IMPACT

$3

in goods and services returned for every $1 raised

88%

of families sheltered find housing

1,700

targeted initiatives created at the local level

200k

volunteers engaged nation-wide

SURVIVE TO THRIVE
A FAMILY PROMISE STORY

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