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From Crisis to Comfort: How Your Holiday Giving Keeps Coastal Empire Families Together
As the holidays approach, our community has a powerful opportunity to turn compassion into action for families experiencing homelessness across the Coastal Empire. At Family Promise of the Coastal Empire, we believe every child deserves a safe place to sleep, a warm meal, and the certainty that their family can stay together. Your gifts on #GivingTuesday and through end-of-year giving fuel the wraparound services that help parents stabilize quickly—things like emergency shelt

Katrina Bostick
3 days ago


From Eviction to Stability: Ms. Coleman’s 60-Day Turnaround
When family challenges forced Ms. Coleman to cut her work hours, her paycheck shrank—and the rent fell behind. An eviction notice...

Katrina Bostick
Sep 30


Honoring the Legacy of Thomas “Tommy” Strickland: A Champion for Families in Crisis
It has been two years since the passing of Thomas “Tommy” Strickland on June 27, 2023, and while time continues to move forward, the legacy he left behind still reverberates across Effingham County—especially within the walls of Family Promise of the Coastal Empire.

Katrina Bostick
Aug 13


Op-Ed: Honoring the Legacy of Robert Mark Forssell — A Shining Star in Chatham County
There are those among us whose impact cannot be measured in words alone. Robert Mark Forssell was one of those rare individuals whose...

Katrina Bostick
Jul 9


Why Family Homelessness Increases During the Summer Months
As the school year ends and summer begins, many families look forward to vacations and quality time together. But for families...

Katrina Bostick
Jun 4


A Mother’s Love, Unhoused but Unbroken: Honoring Homeless Mothers on Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate strength, sacrifice, and unconditional love. For most, it's a day filled with flowers, breakfast in bed, and warm memories.

Katrina Bostick
Apr 30


Families Forward: The Vital Role of Transitional Housing in a Family’s Journey Home
For families experiencing homelessness, the journey to stability is rarely a straight path.

Katrina Bostick
Apr 2
Women’s History Month: Supporting Women-Led Households on the Journey to Stability
March is Women’s History Month—a time to honor the resilience, strength, and contributions of women throughout history. It is also an...
Olivia Carter
Mar 6


The Newton Family’s Journey to Stability
For Ms. Newton, a mother of six, moving to the Coastal Empire was supposed to be the start of a new chapter. With an amazing job...
Olivia Carter
Mar 6


A Home Full of Luck: Opening Doors to New Beginnings
March is a time of renewal, fresh opportunities, and of course, a little bit of luck! As we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and the hope that...
Olivia Carter
Mar 5


Home is Where the Heart Is: Family Promise to Restore Hope
At Family Promise of the Coastal Empire, we believe that home is not just a place—it is the foundation where families build hope,...
Olivia Carter
Jan 27


New Year, Same Promise
The year 2025 holds the promise of hope, new beginnings, and countless opportunities to make a difference. As we welcome the new year,...
Olivia Carter
Dec 27, 2024


Supporting Family Promise of the Coastal Empire: Why Year-End Giving Matters
As we reach the final months of the year, it’s a natural time for reflection, gratitude, and sharing with others. For many, this season...

Katrina Bostick
Nov 7, 2024


Year-Round Giving to Families in Need
The holiday season often inspires us to give back, but generosity doesn’t have to stop when the decorations come down. At Family Promise...

Katrina Bostick
Nov 7, 2024


Small Gifts, Big Impact: The Power of Monthly Giving
At Family Promise of the Coastal Empire, we rely on a variety of funding sources to support the children and families we serve. While...

Katrina Bostick
Sep 10, 2024


Join Us for Family Promise Week: October 21-25
Mark your calendars! From October 21st to October 25th, we’re celebrating Family Promise Week—a time to honor the incredible impact we...

Katrina Bostick
Sep 9, 2024


Building for All: Understanding Affordable Housing Mandates
In the face of a growing housing affordability crisis, affordable housing mandates have emerged as a critical tool for ensuring that everyon

Katrina Bostick
Aug 12, 2024


Navigating the Edge: How ALICE Families Face the Precipice of Homelessness
In the fabric of society, there exists a group often overlooked but crucial to the economy: ALICE families.

fpcoastalempire
Aug 12, 2024


Family Promise of the Coastal Empire Adds 50 Additional Beds to Shelter Homeless Families with Children During Tropical Storm Debby
Family Promise of the Coastal Empire is urgently adding 50 beds to its Chatham County facility to ensure the safety of homeless families wit
znewmann
Aug 5, 2024


Intersecting Identities: Understanding the Complexity of Family Homelessness
At Family Promise of the Coastal Empire, we recognize that homelessness is not a one-size-fits-all experience.

Katrina Bostick
Jul 30, 2024
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