1. FAMILY PROMISE OF SAN GABRIEL VALLEY Help end homelessness, one family at a time

2. Who is Family Promise? Beginnings—1988 Mission & Vision  Homeless & low- income families  Sustainable independence Facts/Figures  162+ Networks  41 States  250,000+ helped  130,000 Volunteers  80% find housing — 61 days avg

3. What is the Family Promise model? 10 to 13 Hosting Organizations Network Director Day Center Transportation Social Service Agencies Volunteers 501c3 Nonprofit Organization

4. Needs in Our Neighborhood Estimated 5,000 – 10,000 homeless persons on any given night in the San Gabriel Valley (SGV). Families—36% of the homeless population in the SGV. Insufficient number available— short-term housing beds and permanent supportive housing units *Source: San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments, Regional Homeless Services Shelter Report (2009)

5. Program Benefits For Guests: Homelike Environment Care Intensive case management Long-term housing For Faith Organizations: Build Faith Village—see God thru homeless familiesBuild Faith Village—see God thru homeless families Wide range of volunteer activities—direct interactionWide range of volunteer activities—direct interaction Increased “community”Increased “community” For San Gabriel Valley: Mobilize community resourcesMobilize community resources Catalyst for other community initiativesCatalyst for other community initiatives

6. Where are we now? 5 Task Teams Formed Host Congregation Recruitment, Day Center, Transportation, Fundraising, Technology Legally incorporated in May 2009 Obtained 501(c)3 status Formed board and installed first set of officers Successfully recruited 8 churches Secured an 8-passenger van Secured $8,000 grant from City of Monterey Park Raised $105,000 so far!!

7. Host Churches ◦ Community Church of Holliston (Pasadena) ◦ Evergreen Baptist Church of Los Angeles (Rosemead) ◦ First Baptist Alhambra ◦ First Baptist Church of Pasadena ◦ Friendship Baptist Church of Pasadena ◦ Ministerios Nuevo Amanecer /St. Paul’s Lutheran Church (Monterey Park) ◦ Rose City Church (Pasadena) ◦ South Pasadena Christian Church ◦ St. Stephen Martyr (Monterey Park)

8. Churches and Organizations that are supporting ◦ Lions Club of Monterey Park ◦ Rotary Club of Monterey Park ◦ Kingdom Causes Alhambra/Monterey Park ◦ One Voice, Free Methodist, Pasadena

9. Rose Parade Concession Stand (New Year’s Eve) Souplantation Fun-Raisers (May 20, Feb. 22, 2011) California Pizza Kitchen FUNdraiser (July 12) Cardboard Box City in Rosemead (July 23-24) 1 st Annual Helping Hands to End Homelessness Banquet Recent Fundraisers

10. 2010 Rose Parade Concession Stand

12. Recruit more host and support congregations Continue fundraising efforts--$150,000 Secure Day Center location Hire Network Director 2011 Goals Open our doors to start serving families!! O p e n o u r d o o r s t o s t a r t s e r v i n g f a m i l i e s ! !

13.  Join Club 360 Your Partnership is Key Volunteer with us  Help spread FPSGV’s mission and service to your communities

14. Club 360 Provides an opportunity for FPSGV supporters to contribute financially to our program needs For < $1 a day, you will: ◦ help a homeless family regain independence ◦ help turn lives around Annual or quarterly donation Club 360 donors will be ◦ recognized in the periodic newsletters ◦ recognized at the annual dinner banquet

15. Thank You