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BOISE - When Idaho Gov. C.L. (Butch) Otter mentioned "the soul-crushing tyranny" of government entitlements in his State of the State address, he was hearkening back to his childhood days. |
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Organizations say they cannot take the place of federal, state social services |
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Churches and other faith-based organizations often build their community outreach programs straight from the gospel: |
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To serve another is to serve God Family Promise is one way to help |
From The Pulpit by Gretchen Rehberg Saturday June 19, 2010 Reprinted with permission from the Lewiston Tribune |
... the Episcopal Church of the Nativity and River City Church have partnered to host the guests of Family Promise... |
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Holiday tradition 'Nutcracker' takes a turn in American West |
by William L. Spence Friday December 11, 2009 Reprinted with permission from the Lewiston Tribune |
...proceeds will go to Family Promise of the Lewis-Clark Valley, a nonprofit group providing assistance to homeless families and other families in crisis... |
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Lots of workers turn out for valley volunteer day |
by Kerri Sandaine Saturday June 20, 2009 Reprinted with permission from the Lewiston Tribune |
...At the Family Promise day center, Scott Wise was inside painting after completing some yard work. His regular job is in the accounting department at ATK, and he was volunteering on his day off... |
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Faithful come together to make Family Promise |
From the pulpit by Steve Thomas Saturday March 21, 2009 Reprinted with permission from the Lewiston Tribune |
...Family Promise is a growing organization that invites families to join a program that will enable them to find a permanent home. It challenges churches in the community to team together to facilitate the program... |
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Students serve up a feast for Thanksgiving |
by Brandon Macz Thursday November 27, 2008 Reprinted with permission from the Lewiston Tribune |
Thanksgiving came early to many area families in need Wednesday when first-year nursing students at Walla Walla Community College in Clarkston hosted a free dinner at the First Church of God.... |
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Training for a tough job |
by Kerri Sandaine Saturday October 18, 2008 Reprinted with permission from the Lewiston Tribune |
Kids may not come with instructions, but Lesley Perrigo said she's getting some pretty good tips on how to deal with them.... |
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Raising a roof to raise awareness of homelessness |
Saturday September 27, 2008 Reprinted with permission from the Lewiston Tribune |
..."Cardboard Box City" rises from the asphalt at Our Lady of Lourdes church... |
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Valley fundraiser centers on box city |
by Kerri Sandaine Wednesday September 24, 2008 Reprinted with permission from the Lewiston Tribune |
Some community members are spending Friday night in cardboard boxes to raise money for homeless families in the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley... |
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In the valley, we take care of our neighbors |
by Donnamae Grannemann August 11, 2007) Reprinted with permission from the Lewiston Tribune |
...FamilyPromise, a group addressing homelessness. All of the homeless cannot be served, but some can. Family Promise can provide an opportunity for a select number of families who are having a difficult time affording a decent place to live, some loving and caring assistance, encouragement and resour ...
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Home will offer haven to families |
by Brandon Macz Sunday July 6, 2008 Reprinted with permission from the Lewiston Tribune |
... Family Promise of Lewis-Clark Valley will open its day center Aug. 3, offering assistance to families in crisis and opportunities to improve lives across the valley. Family Promise is a national interfaith hospitality network that has been providing food, shelter and opportunities for struggling ...
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Another option in the works for homeless families |
by Andrea Heisinger (2/20/06) Reprinted with permission from the Lewiston Tribune |
... Family Promise, which the local network falls under. Family Promise, formerly called the National Interfaith Hospitality Network, was founded in 1988 by a woman in New Jersey. It now has 116 affiliates in 38 states. Kraut said a woman from Family Promise approached local churches last spring. After ... |
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Family Promise to receive seaport proceeds |
By unspecified writer Date Published: 2011-02-19 |
The 2011 run and walk will be April 23 at 10 a.m., starting at Clarkston’s Swallows Park and ending in Lewiston’s Hellsgate State Park. It is the valley’s original run-for-fun and had 1,109 walkers and runners in 2010, 1,306 in 2009 and 1,166 in 2008. Nine weeks remain for participants to prepare for the 2011 event, part of the Dogwood Festival of the Lewis-Clark Valley. Selection of Family Promise continues the tradition of Seaport River Run profit being designated for organizations and projects that benefit Lewiston-Clarkston valley youth.... |
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Hershberger named to lead Family Promise |
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Family Promise has a new executive director. Vernon Hershberger was hired to replace Ron Ramos, who is now working at Twin County United Way. |
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'Nutcracker' performances benefit Family Promise |
Tribune Date Published: 2010-12-10 |
Family Promise of the Lewis-Clark Valley.[p]The full-length ballet, featuring 120 local dancers, features the same music and story as the original holiday ballet with a Western location. Performances are at 1 and 7 p.m. in the Lewiston High School auditorium.[p]Family Promise is a nonprofit organiza... |
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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
Executive Director
Steve Thomas
Lewiston & Clarkston Valley
•The Lewiston School District had 80 homeless students during the 2010-2011 school year.
•There were 283 homeless students enrolled in Clarkston School District during the 2010-2011 school year.
Family Promise of Lewis Clark Valley
• Family Promise of Lewis Clark Valley opened on August 3, 2008 to confront the issues that face families in crisis. Our mission is to partner together to provide positive solutions for homeless families in our community.
• To date, we have served 40 families, including 64 children, that were in crisis in our valley. In 2010, we provided 7,343 meals, provided 11,591 bednights, and worked with over 20 Partner churches and growing.
• The YWCA had 890 requests for services that were turned away from the homeless shelter for all of 2010, and 217 turned away from January – March 2011
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