To serve another is to serve God
Family Promise is one way to help

From The Pulpit by Gretchen Rehberg
Saturday June 19, 2010
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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
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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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Couple go beyond just getting by

by Kerri Sandaine
Tuesday July 28, 2009
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Lewiston Tribune

Jeremy and Roxanne Frye are trying to get their lives back on track after being derailed by a series of wrong turns...

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Lots of workers turn out for valley volunteer day

by Kerri Sandaine
Saturday June 20, 2009
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...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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Home will offer haven to families

by Brandon Macz
Sunday July 6, 2008
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... 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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Letter of Thanks

Sunday December 16, 2007
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Congratulations to the winners of the Family Promise of Lewis-Clark Valley fall drawing: Dezra Marcell, Mary Treadway and Joan Adams, all of Lewiston, and Anna Faulk of Clarkston.

Family Promise wants to thank the Snake River Clinic for the space at their Octoberfest event, where our fall fundraiser had a great start. Thank you to all who supported Family Promise with donations.

Thrivent Financial has agreed to match what was raised, bringing the total to more than $2,200. Thanks to all who had a part in this fundraiser.

Jana Peer
Treasurer, Family Promise
Lewiston

In the valley, we take care of our neighbors

by Donnamae Grannemann
August 11, 2007)
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...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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Another option in the works for homeless families

by Andrea Heisinger (2/20/06)
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... 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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