Family Promise Metrowest
Family Promise Metrowest
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About this organization
Mission
To transform the lives of families with children who are facing homelessness by mobilizing a diverse community to provide shelter, education, and comprehensive support.
About
SHELTERTHE FAMILY PROMISE METROWEST SHELTER INCLUDES 19 HOST CONGREGATIONS THAT FURNISH TEMPORARY SHELTER TO OUR FAMILIES BY CONVERTING THEIR CLASSROOMS INTO BEDROOMS, ONE WEEK AT A TIME, THREE TO FOUR WEEKS PER YEAR. TRAINED VOLUNTEERS FROM THE HOST CONGREGATIONS, 30 ADDITIONAL SUPPORT CONGREGATIONS, AND THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE PROVIDE MEALS, ROOM SET-UP, AND HOSPITALITY FOR OUR FAMILIES. A SAFE, NURTURING ENVIRONMENT IS THE FOUNDATION OF OUR UNIQUE APPROACH, ALLOWING FAMILIES THE OPPORTUNITY TO FOCUS ON GOALS THAT WILL ENSURE LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY.DURING THE DAY, FAMILIES RETURN TO OUR DAY CENTER IN DOWNTOWN NATICK, THEIR HOME BASE AND MAILING ADDRESS WHILE IN SHELTER. THIS IS WHERE FAMILIES STORE THEIR BELONGINGS, TAKE SHOWERS, WASH CLOTHES, AND COMMUTE TO AND FROM SCHOOL, DAYCARE, AND WORK. IT IS ALSO WHERE THEY MEET WITH PROFESSIONAL STAFF WHO EMPOWER FAMILIES BY ASSISTING THEM IN ESTABLISHING INDIVIDUAL GOALS IN AREAS OF HEALTH AND SAFETY, FINANCES, PARENTING, AND TRANSPORTATION.TRANSITIONAL HOUSINGOUR TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM ("TLP") SUPPORTS FAMILIES TRANSITIONING FROM SHELTER INTO PERMANENT HOUSING BY PROVIDING RESOURCES THAT ASSIST THEM IN ESTABLISHING LONG-TERM STABILITY AND INDEPENDENCE. THE PROCESS BEGINS WHILE FAMILIES ARE STILL IN SHELTER. ONCE EMPLOYMENT IS SECURED AND FAMILIES ARE SHOWING PROGRESS IN THEIR SHELTER GOALS, THEY ESTABLISH A PROJECTED BUDGET FOR LIVING IN THE COMMUNITY. A HOUSING PLAN IS WRITTEN TO DETERMINE FUTURE OPTIONS THAT ARE SAFE AND AFFORDABLE. WE THEN ASSIST FAMILIES IN SEARCHING FOR APARTMENTS AND ACCESSING COMMUNITY RESOURCES THAT HELP WITH FIRST MONTH'S RENT AND SECURITY DEPOSITS. WHEN FAMILIES ARE READY TO MOVE IN, WE REACH OUT TO OTHER LOCAL NONPROFITS AND THE FPM NETWORK FOR SUPPORT IN COLLECTING HOUSEHOLD GOODS, FURNITURE, AND SUPPLIES.ONCE FAMILIES MOVE OUT, FPM PROVIDES SUBSIDIES FOR ONE YEAR IN AREAS THAT ADDRESS THE INDIVIDUAL NEEDS OF OUR FAMILIES INCLUDING HOUSING COSTS, DEBT, OR THE INITIAL COSTS OF DAY CARE OR TRANSPORTATION. FAMILIES MEET WITH THEIR CASE MANAGER A MINIMUM OF ONCE A MONTH TO REVIEW THEIR BUDGET AND PROGRESS TOWARD THE GOALS THAT WILL ENSURE LONG-TERM SUCCESS. IN 2018 FPM ALSO RENTED A FOUR-BEDROOM HOME FOR TWO FAMILIES IN TRANSITIONAL LIVING. THIS WILL BE USED AS AN ONGOING OPTION FOR FAMILIES COMING OUT OF SHELTER WHO ARE STILL WORKING ON GOALS BUT NEED ANOTHER YEAR OF MORE INCREASED SUPPORT BEFORE SIGNING A LEASE ON THEIR OWN.STEPS TO SUCCESSTHE STEPS TO SUCCESS PROGRAM WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2015 TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY BY ASSISTING PARENTS IN ACCESSING EDUCATIONAL AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES THAT WILL MAXIMIZE THEIR EARNING POTENTIAL, WHILE ALSO SUPPORTING CHILDREN IN PLANNING FOR FURTHER EDUCATION THAT WILL ENSURE A SUCCESSFUL FUTURE. OVER THE YEARS THE PROGRAM HAS GROWN TO SERVE ADULTS AND TEENS IN OUR SHELTER, TRANSITIONAL LIVING, AND LIFE HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION PROGRAM. THE STEPS IN THE PROGRAM ARE ACHIEVED THROUGH A COMMUNITY APPROACH USING FAMILY PROMISE METROWEST (FPM) STAFF, TRAINED VOLUNTEERS, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS INCLUDING OTHER NONPROFIT PROVIDERS AND LOCAL BUSINESSES. IN THE PROCESS OF SECURING EMPLOYMENT OR PURSUING TRAINING, FPM PROVIDES SUBSIDIES FOR POTENTIAL BARRIERS INCLUDING TUITION OR COURSE FEES, CHILD CARE, CLOTHING, SUPPLIES, AND TRANSPORTATION. LIFETHE LOCAL INITIATIVE FOR FAMILY EMPOWERMENT (LIFE) PROGRAM IS A HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION PROGRAM THAT SUPPORTS FAMILIES WHO ARE AT RISK OF EVICTION BUT NOT YET HOMELESS. WHEN INITIALLY ENTERING THE PROGRAM, SUBSIDIES ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY RENT IN ARREARAGE, AND ADVOCACY IS OFFERED WITH THE LANDLORD TO PREVENT EVICTION. FAMILIES ARE THEN SUPPORTED WITH ONE YEAR OF CASE MANAGEMENT, CREATING GOALS THAT ADDRESS THE ROOT CAUSES OF THEIR NEAR EVICTION. MONTHLY GROUP MEETINGS PROVIDE AN EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT AS SPEAKERS FROM THE COMMUNITY ADDRESS A VARIETY OF TOPICS ESSENTIAL FOR FUTURE SUSTAINABILITY. THE LIFE PROGRAM IS THE NEWEST ADDITION TO OUR CONTINUUM OF SERVICES ALLOWING FPM TO SERVE MORE FAMILIES AND OFFER AN ALTERNATIVE FOR THOSE ELIGIBLE TO REMAIN IN THEIR HOMES.AFFORDABLE HOUSINGIN JANUARY 2017, THE ORGANIZATION ENTERED INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE NATICK AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND ("NAHTF"). NAHTF IS CONSTRUCTING, AND WILL BE THE SOLE OWNER OF, AN AFFORDABLE TWO-FAMILY HOUSE WHICH IS EXPECTED TO BE COMPLETED IN 2019. UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, FPM WILL ASSIST WITH TENANT SELECTION AND WILL PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES TO THE TENANTS, INCLUDING GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT IN THE AREA OF PERSONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION AND TRAINING.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is listed in the filing as “To transform the lives of families with children who are homeless by mobilizing a diverse community to provide shelter, education and comprehensive support.”.
When discussing its operations, they were characterized as: “To transform the lives of families with children who are homeless by mobilizing a diverse community to provide shelter, education and comprehensive support.”.
- The non-profit's legally reported state of operation is MA.
- The filing states that the non-profit's address in the year 2019 is 6 MULLIGAN STREET, NATICK, MA, 01760.
- The form submitted by the non-profit for 2019 shows a total of 16 employees.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $431,914.
- The organization has 12 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2005.
- The organization pays $423,219 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $107,328 in fundraising expenses.