Family Promise of Washington County

10/30/2026

A Friday Reminder: Our Shelter Runs on Everyday Essentials! ❤️

From keeping spaces clean to making sure our shelter has the supplies families need, the everyday basics are always important at Family Promise of Washington County.

We're currently running low on a few items and would appreciate help replenishing our supply:

🧻 Paper towels
🗑️ 13 gallon garbage bags

Even picking up one item during your regular shopping trip can help us restock what we need!

Donations can be brought to 450 E. Water St. in West Bend. Thank you for remembering Family Promise and the families we serve as you head into the weekend. We appreciate you! ❤️

10/28/2026

When a family faces homelessness, having a safe place to stay and people willing to help can mean so much.

At Family Promise of Washington County, we're here to walk alongside families as they work toward stability and a place to call home. We couldn't do this work without the generosity, encouragement, and support of our community.

Thank you to everyone who helps make our mission possible. We're grateful to be part of a community that cares about its neighbors. 💙🏠

10/26/2026

❤️ Starting the Week with a Little Help for Our Shelter! ❤️

A new week means another opportunity to care for the families staying with us at Family Promise of Washington County. Keeping our shelter stocked with everyday essentials helps us make sure families have what they need throughout their stay.

This week, we're looking for:

🧻 Paper towels
🗑️ 13-gallon garbage bags
🧤 Medium and XL gloves

If you have any of these items to share, donations can be dropped off at 450 E. Water St. in West Bend.

Thank you for helping us keep up with the little things that make a big difference in caring for local families! ❤️🏠

10/23/2026

💙 Happy Friday from Family Promise of Washington County! 💙

As we head into the weekend, we’re feeling grateful for the kindness and support our community continues to show local families experiencing homelessness.

Whether it’s donating needed supplies, volunteering your time, or simply spreading the word about our mission, every act of kindness matters. Thank you for being part of our community and helping us provide compassion and practical help to families who need it.

We hope everyone has a wonderful weekend! 💙

10/09/2026

❤️ Happy Friday from Family Promise! ❤️

We are so grateful for the support our community continues to show us and the families we serve. Every donation, big or small, helps us keep up with the everyday needs of our shelter, and we truly appreciate it!

Right now, we are in need of a few essentials:
🧻 Paper towels
🗑️ 13 Gallon garbage bags

If you’re able to donate any of these items, we would be so thankful! Donations can be dropped off at 450 E. Water St. in West Bend.

Thank you for thinking of Family Promise and for helping us care for families in our community. Your kindness means a lot to us! ❤️🏠

09/23/2026

🌟 Wonderful Wednesday! 🌟

We’re starting the day with a little gratitude for the people in our community who continue to support Family Promise of Washington County and the families we serve. ❤️

As we go through the week, we’re always reminded that it’s the little things that help keep everything running smoothly. Right now, we are especially in need of garbage bags, bath towels, and bottled hand soap. These are everyday essentials that our families use regularly, and keeping them stocked helps us make sure we have what we need when families need it.

If you’re able to donate any of these items, we’d be so grateful! Donations can be dropped off at 450 E. Water St., West Bend.

Thank you for being part of our community and for continuing to support the work we do. Every donation and every act of kindness helps! ❤️🏠

09/21/2026

A heartfelt thank you to the Optimist Club of West Bendfor inviting our Executive Director, to speak about homelessness in our community—and for your generous donation to Family Promise of Washington County!
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We truly appreciate your support and commitment to helping families in need. Thank you for standing with us and helping make a difference right here in Washington County! 🏠✨

Yesterday we had Executive Director, Lori Prescott from Family Promise of Washington County speak at our Optimist Club meeting about homelessness! There is always a need for safe shelter & housing assistance for this struggling. We appreciate the work at Family Promise.

09/21/2026

🐴 A BIG THANK YOU to Coming Full Circle Incorporated! 🐴

On September 17, we had the pleasure of welcoming Badger and Copper back to Family Promise of Washington County! 💚

A huge thank-you to Coming Full Circle Incorporated – Little Horses Making a BIG Difference for bringing these two sweet mini horses to visit with us. Their visit brought so many smiles and was such a fun and special addition to our day! 🥰🐴

We are grateful for the work you do in our community and for taking the time to share Badger and Copper with us. Thank you for making a BIG difference and for coming back to visit us!

Badger & Copper, we loved having you here! We hope to see you again soon! 🐴💚

09/18/2026

❤️ A HUGE thank you to Threads of Love with CrossWay Church: Germantown, Sussex, North Shore & Online❤️

This week, our Executive Director had the wonderful opportunity to speak with the Threads of Love ministry and share more about Family Promise of Washington County, the families we serve, and the realities of homelessness right here in Washington County.

We are incredibly grateful to this wonderful group for their generosity and thoughtfulness.

Through the kindness of Linda Hively and the Threads of Love ministry, Family Promise of Washington County received around 200 handmade items, including beautiful knitted socks, winter hats, and scarves!

So much time, care, and love went into making these items, and they will help bring warmth and comfort to the families we serve this winter.

Thank you, Linda, and everyone at Threads of Love, for your incredible generosity and for helping make a difference in the lives of local families!