Interested in sleeping in a cardboard box outside overnight to raise money and awareness in support of the Family Promise’s mission: helping our homeless families here in the Bozeman area? When is Cardboard Box City? Friday, September 24th, 2010. Where is Cardboard Box City? Bogert Park in Bozeman. Bogert Park is located on South Church Street just two blocks from Family Promise Day Center. What is the schedule for Cardboard Box City? This event goes on rain, shine, sleet or snow. Remember the homeless don’t have a choice either. How the event works:
Friday
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If you have any questions, contact Gloria Edwards - gedwards@familypromisegv.org or 582-7388. Thanks for New Rainbow Painting!
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Family Promise has a new play fort! September 2, 2010 — Many thanks to Tyler Barton who created an outside play space for Family Promise for his Eagle Scout service project. Tyler worked tirelessly to plan a space that would work in our narrow yard. He secured all the donations, purchased the kit and erected it with his friends. This is a great addition to our yard and will make children happy for many years to come. Thank you so much! June 24, 2010 — Many, many thanks to the Bozeman Kiwanis for their First Annual Operation Sand Box! Family Promise is happy to be the recipient of a beautiful handmade 5' x 5' wooden sandbox. On the evening of June 23rd, our young ones (and a few of us elders) waited anxiously for the promised delivery and setup. Tracey Jones, and her strong helpers, carried the box in, filled it with sand, and the kids helped by testing it out. Guess what? It’s perfect! The Bozeman Kiwanis built and distributed 101 free sandboxes, much to the delight of children everywhere. Thanks for including Family Promise of Gallatin Valley as a proud recipient! Little Caesar's Love Kitchen at FPGV June 1, 2010 — On May 27th, Family Promise had the pleasure of throwing a really large lunch pizza party. Little Caesar’s Love Kitchen from Detroit, Michigan pulled up next to the Tim and Mary Barnard Family Day Center and cooked pizzas to feed 100 people. We invited families, past and present, to come and eat, and take a pizza home for dinner. Local Little Caesar’s employees helped out, and everyone had a great time. Many thanks to Little Caesar’s Pizza!  David Fox, Love Kitchen Driver Now that’s a Love Kitchen! Local Little Caesar’s CrewMay 2010 Lately, I have had the privilege of playing a small part in helping the communities of Helena and Missoula develop their own Family Promise. Whenever I have the opportunity to talk about Family Promise, I find myself getting more and more excited because this is a program that really works. As a social worker for 30+ years, it is rewarding to be part of something larger that is so positive. [continued] |
March 22, 2010 — Many thanks to Bozeman Rainbow Assembly #21 for painting a lovely mural on our play room wall! On Sunday, March 14th these eight girls worked hard – and had a lot of fun – brightening up the Tim and Mary Barnard Family Day Center. This beautiful painting has already become a favorite spot for our little ones.
Contacts
406.582.7388
General Information: Gloria Edwards
Executive Director
gedwards@familypromisegv.org
Family Assistance:
Donna Krause
Case Manager
dkrause@familypromisegv.org
Volunteers:
Bridget Pitman
Volunteer Coordinator
bpitman@familypromisegv.org
Family Promise Program Video
Volunteer Sign-Up
1,075!
volunteers trained
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This response is a wonderful testament to the heart of Bozeman and our interfaith community. You do not need to belong to any congregation
to be involved.
FPGV Mission & Non-discrimination Policy
Family Promise of Gallatin Valley in Montana is a non-profit organization working with diverse faith organizations as the only organization helping Gallatin Valley’s homeless families with children. Each congregation provides shelter and meals, while each family is assisted by our professional social workers in finding and implementing lasting solutions to their unique situation. Based on a national program , FPGV is over 80% successful in getting families into stable housing and effective employment.
Family Promise of Gallatin Valley does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, political affiliation, or religion.
Although we are a faith-based program, we believe in putting our faith into action, not words.
Proselytizing is strictly forbidden and guests need not attend any religious activities to receive services.
All volunteers are required to complete a free leadership training before any direct guest service.
