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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


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...


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.


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...


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...


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.


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...


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...


Moore Family Success Story
We are overjoyed to share a heartwarming success story that encapsulates the true spirit of Family Promise - a journey beyond emergency...


Hudson Family Success Story
The Hudson family's journey to housing stability has been a testament to resilience, determination, and the power of community support....
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