MEDIA
At Family Promise, we spend every day talking with families who have experienced or are at risk of homelessness. We believe that sharing their stories is essential to spreading awareness about family housing instability in the United States. Want to learn more? Check out our recent media coverage below.
2023 Coverage
Teams, sponsors sought for annual “Bed Race” in Springfield - Aug 23
Family Promise of the Coastal Empire announces their annual "Bed Race" event and fundraiser - Aug 3
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Family Promise Of The Coastal Empire Appeals For Teams And Sponsors For Annual “Bed Race” Event - Aug 2
Annual RH race raises money for Family Promise - July 25
Family Promise Of The Coastal Empire Announces New Club 297 Campaign To Support Homeless Families In The Community - June 27
Family Promise of the Coastal Empire to Hold Annual Red Hot Chili Pepper Race - June 16
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WSAV - Local nonprofit hosts March Madness-style fundraiser for families in need - Mar 1
Savannah CEO - Family Promise of the Coastal Empire Launching March-madness-themed Raffle - Feb 27
Savannah Now - 'Breaking the cycle': Family Promise to offer lifestyle courses to bridge the gaps- Feb 24
FOX 28 Savannah - Family Promise of the Coastal Empire kicks off Workshop Wednesdays - Feb 8
Savannah Business Journal - Family Promise announces new "Workshop Wednesdays" initiative - Feb 2
Savannah Business Journal - FAMILY PROMISE OF THE COASTAL EMPIRE announces 2023 board, new members- Jan 26
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WTOC - Family Promise opening day center up to everyone in need - Jan 18
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Savannah Business Journal - Chatham Savannah Authority for the Homeless and Give Change That Counts announces Family Promise Savannah-Chatham Day Center as its third supported Day Center - Jan 16
2022 Coverage
Savannah CEO - Family Promise of the Coastal Empire to Send Families to Amusement Park on Dec. 21 - Dec 21
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Savannah Business Journal - Family Promise Of The Coastal Empire Receives $300,000 Donation From Kia America - Nov 7
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Bryan County News - Family Promise receives $300K donation from Kia America - Nov 3
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WTOC - Family Promise closing Bryan County location - July 26
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Connect Savannah - INTRODUCTIONS: Meet Katrina Bostick - July 22
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Savannah Tribune - Family Promise Executive Director Katrina Bostick Featured In Essence Magazine - July 20
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Savannah CEO - Executive Director of Family Promise of the Coastal Empire featured in Essence Magazine - July 15
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WTOC - Executive Director of Family Promise of the Coastal Empire featured in Essence Magazine - July 6
Essence Magazine - 'It Could Happen To Any Of Us': This CEO Shares How Her Social Work Career Led Her To Fight The Homelessness Epidemic - Jun 28
2021 Coverage
Effingham Herald - Merger results in Family Promise of the Coastal Empire
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Savannah CEO - Katrina Bostick of Family Promise of the Coastal Empire, Girls Who Code Program
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Savannah Now - Family Promise merges in Chatham, Bryan and Effingham counties
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WTOC - Families in crisis face uncertainty as applications for help surge
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Savannah Now - Homelessness Expert: West Savannah Needs Development that Breaks Poverty Cycle
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Savannah CEO - Family Promise Giving Day is April 21st
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Savannah CEO - Family Promise Urges Participation in 'Night without a Bed'
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WTOC - Family Promise set to offer new homeownership courses
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Savannah CEO - Family Promise and Partners Offering Homeownership Class Series
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Savannah CEO - Family Promise to Host 9th Annual Red Hot Chili Pepper 5K
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Bryan County News - Red Hot Chili Pepper 5K to benefit Family Promise
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Connect Savannah - A Night in their Shoes
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2020 Coverage
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Fox 28 Media - Family Promise branches merge to form Family Promise of the Coastal Empire
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WTOC - Family Promise of the Coastal Empire working to fill need for temporary housing for families
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Fox 28 Media - Family Promise spends night spreading holiday cheer with gift donations
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