A Special Thank You from Anthony and DeLiecia
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Dear Family Promise and Volunteers,
It is from my deepest gratitude that I and my daughter DeLeica write you today. On June 12th of this year, my daughter and I found ourselves in a very unfortunate situation that forced us to leave our home unprepared and left us in a dire situation, we were homeless!
In life, we stroll by homeless people and so often seem to become immune to their status in our society, never thinking that one day that would be me. I never thought that I, a hard working middle aged man, would join their ranks with a six year old precious little girl.
After researching my options for help, it was immediately apparent that I was not looking for a hand out, but a hand up. I felt my pride sink into my stomach when I walked into the Department of Transitional Assistance to ask for help. Unknowing to me, I found out that my daughter and I did not fit the criteria for the help they provided. After knowing this news, I was pained greatly as I walked out with my daughter as I did not know where we would sleep that night.
Read More: "I cannot put into words the gratitude my daughter and I feel for all the volunteers."
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More Families Moving On!
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Congratulations!
To Jesula, John and Jay who move into their new home September 7th!
Porsche, Jensen and Manny moved in with friends last month and we wish them all the best!
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Our Current Families
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In August we welcomed Melanie, John and their five children into our program. John is working and Melanie has been busy getting the kids ready for school.
We are currently interviewing families and expect we will be a full house again very soon.
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School Bells Are Ringing!
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It's been a busy time for the parents and children at FPM as they prepare for their return to school. For some of our families, this time of transition is made more difficult when their current situation requires that the children change schools. We are thankful to the Natick Public Schools and their kind and caring staff who make the transition as easy as possible for our families.
Thank you to our volunteers for their donations of school clothes and gift cards to buy school shoes.
We also thank Natick Service Council and the Boys and Girls Club of Metrowest for providing our kids with backpacks and school supplies. Sonic and Spiderman backpacks rule!
DeLiecia, Rebecca, Samantha, JJ, John and Jay proudly showed off their haircuts courtesy of Appearances Salon in Marlboro and Lisa James Salon in Wellesley. Thank You!
We are truly a community effort!
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Match Appeal Update: Success!
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Thanks to the generosity of so many, we raised the full $25,000! Every dollar will now be matched for a total of $50,000 raised between June 15th and September 2nd! You are amazing!
The staff and board of FPM are so grateful for the continued outpouring of kindness and support that you all offer. Together we are making a difference in life of every child that comes through our doors.
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Upcoming Family Promise Events
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Saturday, September 21st, FPM will participate in NatickDays, a fun-filled town event featuring local organizations and family activities. Girl Scouts, Emma Chistolini and Siobhan Morse, will offer crafts for children at the FPM table. Be sure to stop by and say hi!
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Annual Sweet Sounds Concert Saturday Evening October 5th. Join us for an evening of melodious music and delectable desserts hosted by Christ Lutheran Church, Natick. $25 suggested donation at the door. All proceeds to benefit FPM's Transitional Housing Program.
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Legislative Breakfast - Friday, October 11th from 8:00 to 9:30am at FPM's Day Center. Co-hosted by Family Promise Metrowest and Natick Service Council. Don't miss this opportunity to speak directly to your legislators about the issues of poverty and homelessness.
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Tee Off to End Homelessness Event
Saturday Nov 2nd & Sunday Nov 3rd.
Click here for more information
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5th Annual Walk Away Homelessness Event Saturday, April 12, 2014! Mark your calendars and watch for more information in the coming months! We need volunteers to serve on our Walkathon committee! Interested? Please contact judy@familypromisemetrowest.org
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Beth Cooper
Executive Director
Eliz Portal
Case Manager
Carole Brodrick
Development Coordinator
Judy Mongiardo
Network Coordinator
Board of Directors
Rev. Adam Tierney-Eliot, Clerk Pastor Jeff Johnson Edith Lohr
Kathy McGraw-Bentley
Lindsay McGuinness
Jim Roberts
Lecia Shronce Ann L. Skipper
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Champions
Cheerleaders
Boston Scientific
Framingham Union Aid
Needham Bank
Wellesley Bank
Friends
AT&T
Best Buy
Bill's Pizzeria
Bose Corporation
Boston Interiors
The Container Store
DCU Credit Union
Dunkin' Donuts
Framingham Rotary Club
Harvard Pilgrim Health
Liberty Mutual Insurance
Middlesex Savings Bank
Natick Rotary Club
NStar
Roche Bros.
TD Bank
Tobin Family of Schools
Tufts Health Plan Webster First Federal CU
Wellesley Rotary Club
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