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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


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


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


FAMILY PROMISE, AREA PARTNERS TO SEND FAMILIES TO WILD ADVENTURES FOR FREE
SAVANNAH, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 19, 2022 – Family Promise of the Coastal Empire is partnering with Wild Adventures and Kelly Tours to send...

fpcoastalempire
Dec 19, 2022


FAMILY PROMISE OF THE COASTAL EMPIRE RECEIVES $300,000 DONATION FROM KIA AMERICA
BRYAN COUNTY, GA – November 3, 2022 – Kia America announced a $300,000 donation to Family Promise of the Coastal Empire as part of the...

fpcoastalempire
Nov 2, 2022


LONGTIME FAMILY PROMISE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR KATRINA BOSTICK FEATURED IN ESSENCE MAGAZINE
SAVANNAH, GA– JUNE 30, 2022 – Family Promise of the Coastal Empire Executive Director Katrina Bostick was featured in the current issue...

fpcoastalempire
Jun 30, 2022


FAMILY PROMISE PLANS PAJAMA MOVIE PARTY, GIFT GIVEAWAY FOR BRYAN, EFFINGHAM FAMILIES
COUNTY, GA – DECEMBER 13, 2021 – Family Promise of the Coastal Empire is treating its 2021 program graduates in Bryan and Effingham...

fpcoastalempire
Dec 13, 2021


FAMILY PROMISE, AREA PARTNERS TO DELIVER DONATED GIFTS WITH ‘CHRISTMAS CARAVAN’
SAVANNAH, GA – DECEMBER 7, 2021 – Family Promise is partnering with the United Way Young Leaders, the Tau Beta Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta...

fpcoastalempire
Dec 7, 2021


‘BRAKE THE STIGMA’ MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS CAR SHOW TO BENEFIT COMMUNITY NONPROFITS
SAVANNAH, GA– AUG. 10, 2021 – The sixth annual Mental Health Symposium “Brake the Stigma: A Mental Health Awareness Car Show," is set for...

fpcoastalempire
Aug 9, 2021


FAMILY PROMISE OF THE COASTAL EMPIRE TO OFFER HOMEOWNERSHIP TRAINING SERIES FOR THEIR GRADUATES
SAVANNAH, GA – June 3, 2021 – Family Promise of the Coastal Empire, along with Habitat for Humanity and Community Housing Services...

fpcoastalempire
Jun 3, 2021


RED HOT CHILI PEPPER 5K, SPONSORED BY CANADY’S, TO BENEFIT FAMILY PROMISE OF BRYAN COUNTY
RICHMOND HILL, GA – May 26, 2021 – Runners of all skill levels and ages are needed for this year’s Canady’s Red Hot Chili Pepper 5k,...

fpcoastalempire
May 25, 2021


FAMILY PROMISE OF THE COASTAL EMPIRE TO HOST SOCIAL MEDIA CHALLENGE: ‘NIGHT WITHOUT A BED‘
SAVANNAH, GA – May 25, 2021 – Family Promise of the Coastal Empire is urging the local community to join their social media “sleepout”...

fpcoastalempire
May 24, 2021


FAMILY PROMISE OF THE COASTAL EMPIRE DIRECTOR TO PARTICIPATE NATIONAL PANEL DISCUSSON ON EXPIRING
SAVANNAH, GA – TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 2021 – Family Promise of the Coastal Empire Executive Director Katrina Bostick has been selected to...

fpcoastalempire
Mar 10, 2021


FAMILY PROMISE’S THREE-COUNTY MERGER COMPLETE, INTRODUCING FAMILY PROMISE OF THE COASTAL EMPIRE
SAVANNAH, GA – DECEMBER 28, 2020 – Family Promise’s three area affiliates – in Savannah, Bryan and Effingham counties – have undergone...

fpcoastalempire
Dec 28, 2020
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