<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small">Good Morning All,</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small">We received notice last night that Family Promise of Waukesha County will place a temporary "pause" on accepting families. This was a very difficult decision, one that was not made lightly. These are such uncertain and stressful times for ALL of us, imagine that you and your family are homeless or have just recently found housing and employment. In the email that announced the decision, the Executive Director, Joe Nettesheim, mentioned some ways that we may continue to help this very vulnerable population. Please see below for a portion of the letter and feel free to contact me or Family Promise directly if you have suggestions of how to be of more help. <br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small">From FP of Waukesha County:</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small">.....The timing of this decision allows us to protect our volunteers without
displacing a family.<span> </span>This temporary
decision will be reviewed as the situation unfolds.<span> </span>Family Promise will do what we are able,
outside of shelter, to help families during this challenging time.<span> </span>We will remain in contact with our alumni and
work with them to ensure that this crisis does not lead to a return to
homelessness. We have already been able to provide supplies and hope to offer
gift cards for groceries and gas as needed.<span>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">In addition, the staff of Family Promise of Waukesha County will begin
working remotely Tuesday, March 17.<span> </span>This
is in order to protect the health of our staff and to do our part in social
distancing to contain the spread of COVID-19.<span>
</span>We also intend to limit face to face meetings.<span> </span>This means that those seeking assistance,
wanting to donate or interested in learning more about Family Promise should
call our on-call line 1-262-309-7027 or email <a href="mailto:info@familypromisewaukesha.org">info@familypromisewaukesha.org</a>.<span> </span>Donations will be accepted by appointment
only.<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Finally, we have had many inquire about how they can best help.<span> </span>Please share this with those who want to
support our families:<span> </span><span></span></p>
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</span></span></span>Make a financial donation<span></span></p>
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</span></span></span>Provide gift cards for Pick N Save, Woodman’s,
Meijers, Aldi or other grocery stores, fast food restaurants (drive thru
restaurants) Target and/or Kwik Trip (fuel only)<span></span></p>
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</span></span></span>Donate toilet paper, cleaning products, hand
sanitizer<span></span></p>
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</span></span></span>If we decide to utilize hotels in the future, we
will be seeking individuals to:<span></span></p>
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</span></span></span>Be “on-call” to assist with child-care or
tutoring for children will be doing school online- (need to have participated
in FP training and undergo a criminal background check)<span></span></p>
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</span></span></span>Be “on-call” to make meals for families if we
house in a hotel.<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">We are concerned for those who may contract the virus and know how
those who are vulnerable will be hurt the most.<span>
</span>Yet we know that the effects of this disease can be devastating for
those who do not have the resources to withstand this storm.<span> </span>Let us take this time to prepare ourselves to
be present to those in need once it passes.<span>
</span>Thank you for your care and concern for families who are experiencing
homelessness.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Thank you everyone,</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">gina magnus <br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">262-424-7640<br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span></span></p>
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