Family Promise Winchester Area

05/14/2026

Housing is Health - Annual Regional Housing Summit

Friday, May 29, 2026 - 8:30am-2:30pm at Laurel Ridge Community College

Join housing partners, planners, elected officials, developers, health providers, and community leaders for the 8th Annual Regional Housing Summit as we explore strategies that connect housing and health. Housing shapes well-being, family stability, community resilience, and our regional economy. When it’s overlooked as a foundation of health, every sector feels the strain, from service demands to workforce challenges. We will hear from speakers and researchers with expertise related to the impacts of housing and health.

RSVP is required! RSVP here - https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=VqNgh_ULJEyMql7_EPlYAkoU3BvRHglJnuOiSqaiiO1URTZZSlJKV0NPRjA2WkowN0xHTENDMUhQQi4u

05/08/2026

Please come join us tomorrow, Saturday May 9 for a wonderful Mother's Day sale. Proceeds are going to help assist Family Promise ensure that local children experiencing homelessness are finally able to find home. Not only will you be able to buy delicious treats from the wonderful Shawnee Ruritan club, but our Executive Director Chris will be there with more information about Family Promise, and to answer any other questions you may have.

05/04/2026

Clayton is making its largest-ever annual investment in Family Promise.

04/30/2026

🚨 Big News! 🚨

Thanks to a generous $20,000 grant from Clayton, more families in Wi******er, Frederick, Warren, and Clarke will have the support they need to stay safely housed. 🏡💜

This investment helps strengthen stability for families in our community and moves us closer to a future where every family has a place to call home.

Join us in thanking Clayton for their incredible partnership and commitment to families. 👇

04/20/2026

A 2018 study found that 36% of adults experiencing homelessness first faced it at age 18 or younger. This highlights why eviction prevention efforts are so critical. When families receive support before losing stable housing, children are far less likely to experience the trauma and long-term instability associated with homelessness. Intervening early doesn’t just address an immediate crisis, it helps break a cycle that can continue into adulthood. By keeping families housed and supported, our eviction prevention programs play a key role in creating more stable futures and reducing the risk of homelessness later in life.

04/17/2026

We’re proud to partner with Congregational Community Action Project (CCAP), a vital resource in our community. While many know CCAP for their food pantry, their impact goes far beyond, offering essential services like financial assistance, clothing, and support programs that help individuals and families navigate difficult times.

Through our partnership, CCAP plays an important role in helping the families we serve access the resources they need to stay stable and move forward. Their commitment to caring for our community aligns deeply with the mission of Family Promise of Wi******er Area, and we are grateful for the work they do every day. 💙

Thank you, CCAP, for being such an incredible partner in supporting families across Wi******er!
Website: https://ccapwinchester.org/

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04/14/2026

Volunteer Coordinator (Part-Time, Volunteer Role | ~5-8 hours/week)
Organization: Family Promise Wi******er Area
Location: Remote / Wi******er, VA (as applicable)

Position Overview
We are seeking a reliable and organized Volunteer Coordinator to help manage and support our volunteer program. This is a flexible, part-time volunteer role (approximately 5-8 hours per week) that plays an important part in ensuring volunteers have a smooth and meaningful experience.

What You’ll Gain
- Meaningful involvement in a mission-driven organization
- Experience in volunteer management and nonprofit operations
- Opportunity to build relationships and strengthen community impact

How to Apply
Please contact Chris Brigante at [email protected]

04/08/2026

This season of need, Family Promise of Wi******er Area is working to keep families in our community safe, housed, and together. Our goal is simple, no family in our community should ever have to sleep in their car or on the streets. Your donation provides critical support like emergency shelter, rent assistance, and stability for parents and children facing homelessness.

On average, it has taken about $1,200 per family in direct financial assistance, primarily for rent and security deposit costs, to stabilize a family. Give today and be the reason a family has a place to call home.

Donate in the link below.
https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/3udhxo2tJBS4ZqVC9LKeXw

A financial statement is available from the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services upon request.

04/06/2026

💙 **Dashawn & Starr: Personal Story**

Dashawn and Starr were just 19 and 18 when they found themselves facing an incredibly difficult situation. With no family support and expecting their first child, they were sleeping in their car through the winter, spending what little money they had on gas to stay warm and food just to get by.

Despite everything, they were doing everything right. Dashawn was working as a supervisor at a fast food restaurant, and Starr was actively searching for work while six months pregnant. They were determined to build a stable future, they just needed support to get there.

Because of you, Family Promise of Wi******er Area was able to step in. Through our shelter program, they found a safe place to stay while we worked alongside them to secure stable, affordable housing.

Today, they are settling into their new home, with furniture provided by Mover Dudes. Now, they’re focused on preparing for their baby and building a future for their family. 🏡

Because of you, this family is no longer facing homelessness—they are home.

Give today and help another family stay housed:
https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/3udhxo2tJBS4ZqVC9LKeXw

*A financial statement is available from the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services upon request.*

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04/03/2026

🎙️ New Podcast Feature: Hidden Homelessness

We’re excited to share that Chris Brigante, the Executive Director of Family Promise Wi******er Area is featured in this episode of The Valley Today!
What does homelessness really look like in our community? It’s not always what you think. Many families experiencing homelessness are “hidden” —staying in cars, hotels, or doubled up with others just to get by.

In this conversation, our Brigante shares insight into how Family Promise is supporting local families facing housing instability and working to prevent homelessness before it starts. Through community partnerships, financial assistance, and compassionate support, lives are being changed right here in Wi******er. 💙
🎧 Listen to the full episode here: https://thevalleytoday.libsyn.com/hidden-homelessness-supporting-families-in-our-community

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A Growing Crisis Hidden in Plain Sight Wi******er's family homelessness crisis looks nothing like what most people imagine. There are no tent encampments or visible street corners occupied by children. Instead, the crisis unfolds quietly in motel rooms, backseats of cars, and overcrowded apartments....