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Our Impact

Family Promise of Knoxville helps families rebuild their lives by finding work, transportation, schools, day care and permanent housing. We help them discover new skills such as financial management and healthy eating and offer ongoing support after leaving the emergency shelter program.

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CHANGING LIVES

For over 30 years, Family Promise has provided shelter, nutritious meals, case management, and comprehensive services for homelessness prevention and stabilization to nearly 1 million family members across the country.

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KEEPING FAMILIES TOGETHER

We believe that families should remain together—not separated—during the most challenging moments in their lives. Our programs are designed to support and strengthen families as a unit.

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ACHIEVING SUCCESS

Through dedicated case management and strong community partnerships, more than 88% of families in our shelter program nationwide secure stable housing, ensuring a brighter future for their children.

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ENGAGING VOLUNTEERS

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INSPIRING INITIATIVES

With over 200,000 dedicated volunteers across all Family Promise Affiliates, we harness the power of community to make a life-changing difference in the lives of families—and in the communities they call home.

Every dollar invested in Family Promise generates a $3 return in donated goods and services, amplifying the impact of each contribution.

Our volunteers go beyond providing shelter and meals. Nationally, we’ve developed  1,700+ innovative programs addressing housing, homelessness prevention, healthcare, life skills, mentoring, and more.

CHANGING LIVES

Nationally, over the past 30+ years, we have provided shelter, meals, case management, homelessness prevention and stabilization services to nearly 1 million family members.

KEEPING FAMILIES TOGETHER

We believe families should stay together — not be separated — during the most difficult times in their lives.

ACHIEVING SUCCESS

Nationwide, more than 88% of families in our shelter program secure housing because of our intensive case management and community support.

ENGAGING VOLUNTEERS

Collectively across all the Family Promise Affiliates, we mobilize more than 200,000 dedicated volunteers who make a tremendous difference in families’ lives—and in their communities.

WORKING SMART

For every dollar invested, we return $3 in donated goods and services.

INSPIRING INITIATIVES

Our volunteers don’t stop at shelter, meals, and support services. Nationwide, we have created more than 1,700 programs for housing, homelessness prevention, health care, life skills, and mentoring, among others.

OUR IMPACT

$3

in goods & services returned for every $1 raised

88%

of families sheltered find housing

1,700

targeted initiatives created at the local level

200k

volunteers engaged nation-wide

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