Our History
Family Promise of Lewis Clark Valley began when a representative from the national office came to our valley and visited several churches. This representative conveyed to the different clergy the need for an Interfaith Hospitality Network (later called Family Promise) in our area. A video about the organization was presented and the invitation was made for representatives to come to a town hall meeting scheduled in April 2005 at the Student Edge Center of the Nazarene church. It was at this meeting in April 2005 that Claas Ehlers, Director of IHN Development from Summit, NJ presented the story of Interfaith Hospitality Network and the need in our area to about fifty people from various churches in our valley. The seed that was planted at this initial presentation was what gave birth to the core group. This core group began to have monthly meetings to plan for the establishment of Family Promise in the Lewis Clark Valley.
With the progression of time, the core group of about fifty people dwindled down to 10-15. As in every good thing, struggles became evident through this time. But God had a plan. New faces began to join the core group and new life and vision was instilled in the hearts of those involved.
During the first months of 2008, many miraculous provisions came to the table and what once was a dream has now become a reality. Family Promise of Lewis Clark Valley has established itself in our valley to partner together to provide solutions for homeless families in our community.
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Family Promise of Lewis Clark Valley, Inc.
720 16th Avenue #41
Lewiston, ID
83501
Phone: (208) 798-3349
E-mail: office@familypromiselc.org
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• The Lewiston School District had 97 homeless students in the 2008-2009 school year.
• There were 245 homeless students enrolled in Clarkston School District during 2008-2009.
• In 2008, the YWCA had 511 requests for shelter they had to turn away when their shelter was full.
• There are families in this valley who live in cars, under bridges or camp out.
• There are families who split up between grandparents and other relatives.
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