COVID-19 Update
Youth homelessness doesn’t stop – so we can’t either
Homeless youth need our help right now, more than ever. In this time of extreme uncertainty we are their constants and our commitment to meet their needs is unwavering. We know that the young people we serve are especially vulnerable given that they lack resources necessary for adequate healthcare and housing. Every day, Promise House leads the way in providing youth in our community access to the most basic needs – shelter, nourishment and access to healthcare. We will continue to provide compassionate care and meet the needs of the youth in our shelters.
Promise House is continuing to closely monitor the current state of affairs regarding COVID-19 across the nation and the implications in our local community. We are taking all measures necessary to safeguard the health and safety of our staff and youth in care working out detailed policies and procedures for how we will handle a quarantine (both of a single individual and for an entire facility).
In order to help minimize risk to youth we serve, Promise House is immediately taking the following actions:
As you will seek shelter and protection for your family, we will protect and represent our youth. We are their voice. We are their home. We are their family. During this time of uncertainty, we anticipate increased needs and a spike in requests for our services. Because of our generous supporters, we will be ready to answer the call.
Promise House Spring 2020 Job Fair (1)
Host a holiday-themed party or enjoy a time of fun, music and laughter with our youth. Sponsor and serve a meal (breakfast, lunch or dinner). Food suggestions: Pasta, Tacos, Chicken, BBQ, Vegetables, etc. Soda beverages are prohibited/Ice Tea, Fruit Punch and Juice are accepted. *This can be combined with a recreational activity—see Snow Games (optional).
Please prep/cater your meal for 37-43 youths and 6-8 Direct Care Staff. Meal Schedule(s): Breakfast: 9 AM, Lunch 12:30 PM, Dinner: 5:00 PM.
To discuss volunteer engagement opportunities and reserve your project for the upcoming holidays, please complete and submit the Volunteer Proposal Project Form by November 25, 2019. Please allow 3-4 business days to review and process the project proposal form(s).
Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the number of youth who will participate in an activity. Please be flexible to plan your activity for all ages.
Use your imagination by creating various D.I.Y (Do It Yourself) projects such as Handprint Christmas Wreaths, Door Signs, Jewelry Beading, Gingerbread houses, decorate Santa’s Hats and/or Stockings or Christmas ornaments. Enjoy a snack and play a friendly game of Bingo, UNO, SORRY, Connect 4, Minute to Win it, Three Ball Soccer, Human Knot, 3-Legged Race and much more with our youth! Please Note: Twister is prohibited. All aforementioned projects are ideas only, please feel free to create-your-own arts & craft projects. Also note, all project supplies necessary to make your volunteer event successful must be brought by group leaders (arts & crafts, scissors, etc.) *Please note we can accommodate and set-up various activity stations.
To discuss volunteer engagement opportunities and reserve your project for the upcoming holidays, please complete and submit the Volunteer Proposal Project Form by November 25, 2019. Please allow 3-4 business days to review and process the project proposal form(s).
Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the number of youth who will participate in an activity. Please be flexible to plan your activity for all ages.
Sponsor an outing/passes for 15 youth to attend Disney on Ice, Movie Passes, Ice Skating, Holiday in the Park/Six Flags, Holiday Musical, Bowling, Snow Tubing or another great attraction! This is a great way for the youth to experience a great adventure!
To discuss volunteer engagement opportunities and reserve your project for the upcoming holidays, please complete and submit the Volunteer Proposal Project Form by November 25, 2019. Please allow 3-4 business days to review and process the project proposal form(s).
Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the number of youth who will participate in an activity. Please be flexible to plan your activity for all ages.
You and your group of friends or co-workers can host a donation drive to help the youth of Promise House this holiday season. Set up a drive at your workplace, church or social group, or request guests of your annual holiday party to bring an item from our Holiday Wish List! Apparel, bedding and gift cards are great examples of well-used drive items. Promise House accepts new and unused items.
Delivery Drop off Hours: Monday – Friday 10 AM – 7 PM and/or Saturdays 10 AM – 2:30 PM.
In-Kind Donations and/or Holiday Gifts Delivery Deadline: Saturday, December 14, 2019.
To discuss volunteer engagement opportunities and reserve your project for the upcoming holidays, please complete and submit the Volunteer Proposal Project Form by November 25, 2019. Please allow 3-4 business days to review and process the project proposal form(s).
Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the number of youth who will participate in an activity. Please be flexible to plan your activity for all ages.