Nearing the Finish Line on Glendora
With winter nearly here, we are working hard to wrap up the remaining work to the apartments at Glendora. By mid-November, the second floor will be completed and serving families. That will leave three units on the third floor to complete and we are ready to fill the building!
Read More...Jeff Wilhite | Executive Director
October 30, 2020
We're Moving!
Family Promise of Summit County is moving to the Job Center located at 1040 E. Tallmadge Avenue in Akron effective December 2020!
Read More...Jeff Wilhite | Executive Director
September 29, 2020
Family Promise Post COVID-19
COVID-19 has changed the way we serve homeless families in need. Rest assured, we are still serving, and we will continue to serve post COVID.
Read More...Jeffrey Wilhite, Executive Director
August 31, 2020
Staff Spotlight! Jeff Wilhite
Get to know Executive Director, Jeff Wilhite, in this Staff Spotlight!
Read More...Jeffrey Wilhite, Executive Director
August 31, 2020
Financial Literacy Services
Effectively managing finances is an imperative step in the Family Promise program to enable our families to achieve sustainable independence and obtain permanent housing. Learn more about Family Promise's financial literacy services.
Read More...Kayla Vitullo, MSW | Case Manager
August 31, 2020
Serving a Mission, in My Community
Susan Kolarik, Coordinator for Fairlawn West United Church of Christ, shares what drives her as a Family Promise volunteer.
Read More...Susan Kolarik | Volunteer
August 31, 2020
Welcome Case Manager Javier Seldon
Family Promise of Summit County welcomes its newest Case Manager, Javier Seldon. Javier joined the Family Promise staff on August 24, 2020.
Read More...Jeff Wilhite | Executive Director
August 31, 2020
USICH Visits Glendora House
Family Promise hosts Dr. Robert Marbut, Executive Director of USICH, and Major Donald Williams Jr at Glendora House.
Read More...Jeffrey Wilhite | Executive Director
August 11, 2020
Staff Spotlight! Erica Ward Cherry
Learn more about Case Manager, Erica Ward Cherry, in this Staff Spotlight!
Read More...Erica Ward Cherry, MSW | Case Manager
August 4, 2020
Staff Spotlight! Pauline Egan
Learn more about Operations Manager, Pauline Egan, in this Staff Spotlight!
Read More...Pauline Egan, Operations Manager
August 4, 2020
Glendora House Renovation Update
Renovation continues on the Glendora House Shelter for Homeless Families with Children. When COVID-19 hit, we transitioned all families in the program into the completed shelter units. Renovations on the first floor are nearly complete.
Read More...Jeff Wilhite | Executive Director
May 13, 2020
COVID-19 Update from Family Promise of Summit County
Important updates from Family Promise of Summit County in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.
Read More...Jeff Wilhite | Executive Director
May 11, 2020
Planned Giving: Leaving Your Legacy
Planned giving allows a donor to leave a legacy by designating future donations via several specific gift types that can be funded with cash, equity, or property. If you would like help creating your future donation plans, please contact Bill Manby.
Read More...Bill Manby, CLU®, ChFC®, CFP®, AEP®
May 11, 2020
Client Success - Ben Sr. & Ben Jr.
When Ben Sr. lost his job, it was only a matter of time before he and his 5-year-old son, Ben Jr., were evicted from their apartment. With the help of Family Promise, after four months of being homeless, the family was stabilized and ready to start a new, prosperous chapter in their lives!
Read More...Erica Ward, MSW | Case Manager
May 11, 2020
What is the Glendora House for Homeless Families with Children?
Family Promise will open its first shelter, The Glendora House, in 2020. The Glendora House is a four-story, 9-unit apartment building that will compliment our existing,congregation-based Rotation Model of services and assist Family Promise in serving more families.
Read More...Jeff Wilhite | Executive Director
May 11, 2020
Client Success - Stacy & Sarah
Stacy and Sarah entered Family Promise’s program in February 2020 after being evicted from their apartment and living in their vehicle.
Read More...Kayla Vitullo, MSW | Case Manager
May 11, 2020
“I Am Third”, Why I Volunteer with Family Promise
Gregg Loesch, volunteer coordinator with host congregation Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, recounts how serving others has been a part of his life since childhood and how volunteering for Family Promise of Summit County helps him serve God and others.
Read More...Gregg Loesch | Holy Trinity Lutheran
May 11, 2020
Open Table Mentoring Takes Flight!
Family Promise of Summit County launches first Table of their Open Table Mentoring progam!
Read More...Erica Ward, MSW | Case Worker
May 11, 2020
Client Success - Andrew & Lily
This past summer, Andrew and Lily found themselves in need of help, and Family Promise was there with the answer.
Read More...Erica Cherry, MSW | Case Manager
May 4, 2020
Glendora House for Homeless Families with Children
Renovations on the Glendora House for Homeless Families with Children are nearing completion! We expect to have our first family in the new shelter by the end of this year, with the other eight apartments complete by Spring!
Read More...Jeff Wilhite | Executive Director
May 4, 2020
Family Promise Named Thrivent Choice® Charity!
Family Promise of Summit County has been named a Thrivent Choice Charity. As a Thrivent Choice Charity, Family Promise will be able to receive personal donations and Thrivent Choice dollars from Thrivent Financial Members.
Read More...Jeff Wilhite | Executive Director
May 4, 2020
3 Areas of Focus: Prevention, Shelter & Stabilization
As an Affiliate of the national Family Promise organization, Family Promise of Summit County focuses on Prevention, Shelter, and Stabilization, the holistic solution to family homelessness.
Read More...Erica Ward, MSW | Case Manager
January 30, 2020
