[Lekooks] Family Promise Updates and Donation Request in lieu of Host Week

Tue May 26 16:16:54 CDT 2020

Hello All,

Below you will find some updates and special requests from the
administration at Family Promise of Waukesha County.  As I had stated in
the April update, some churches are choosing to ramp up  their donations to
Family Promise during the week that would have been their host week.  Our
host week would have started this Sunday May 31.  You will see that we have
been asked to donate personal hygiene products including: deodorant,lotion,
shampoo, body wash, toothpaste and tooth brushes.  With the church building
not being open, collection does seem to be a bit of a logistical issue?!
If need be, I can pick up donations or you can send them or drop them off
as instructed in the text below.  We are NOT limited to these items, feel
free to donate gift cards, cash or other items as well.  THANK YOU ALL FOR
YOUR SUPPORT!

Please let me know if anyone is interested in the golf outing or the "Night
Without a Bed"event.

FROM the Executive Director at Family Promise:

*Rent Moratorium*

The Wisconsin moratorium on paying rent/mortgage and utilities ends today-
May 26. Due to the generosity of individuals, civic groups, foundations,
and businesses Family Promise has funds that can assist families in need.
In addition, Christina will work with each family to help them connect to
other resources that can help them navigate this difficult time. Those who
need assistance can find details on our webpage:
www.familypromisewaukesha.org/prevention

Please share this information with members of your community.  Sometimes it
can be difficult to ask for help so if you know of someone please encourage
them to reach out.

*First Congregational UCC Golf Outing August 10 *

We are grateful to First Congregational United Church of Christ and their
willingness to make Family Promise the beneficiary of their golf outing. It
is their hope that to show support for Family Promise, this might be an
event that each support and host congregation gets involved. Perhaps your
faith community would sponsor a hole, send golfers, or have members who
want to help plan the event. Right now we are seeking individuals to help
with the following committees:

·        *Publicity/Marketing *

·        *Sponsorships:* Gathering course sponsorships using various media.
A prepared letter is available to email along with the registration form.  Jeff
Thiel volunteered to chair.

·        *Golf Course skills games:*  Work along with the club pro to set up

·        *Golf Course fun activity holes, educational holes *

·        *Swag bags*:  One per golfer, gather items and prepare bags

·        *Raffle*

·        *Silent Auction*

·        *Volunteers for the day of the event*

Any help you or anyone in your community can offer will benefit Family
Promise of Waukesha County.

*A Night Without a Bed *

On *June 20, 2020*, Family Promise (national) is hosting a social media
challenge to raise awareness for families experiencing homelessness. Family
Promise of Waukesha County will be participating as well. The purpose of
the event is to raise awareness about families who are experiencing
homelessness during the pandemic. In the past, many congregations have
their youth groups participate in a tent or box city. Since the pandemic
most of those have been canceled. We invite you – your congregations to
participate in a *Night Without a Bed. *To do so, you are invited
to sleep anywhere without a bed on the night of June 20. Then share your
experience using a video blog or photos with friends and family on social
media. You can also challenge others to also complete the #NightWithoutABed

If there is interest Christina and I are considering adding an educational
component via zoom. Please let us know if you think members of your
community would be interested in this.

*Facebook and Google*

Our goal is to get our Facebook followers up to 1000 people. We currently
have 808. Would you consider inviting your volunteers, church members,
friends, neighbors to follow Family Promise of Facebook? The more people
who follow us the wider exposure we receive.  Wider exposure means the
ability to connect with those who need assistance and the opportunity to
grow our resources to help those in need.

*Supply Collection*

Financial contributions are needed every week and always appreciated.
Donations
can be made online: www.familypromisewaukesha.org/donate or mailed to
Family Promise of Waukesha County 543 AJ Allen Circle Suite D Wales, WI
53183

Since the Day Center is currently closed, we can set up a time for you to
meet Natalie, Christina or Joe can set up a time for you to meet at the Day
Center to drop off items.

*May 25-30                                    St Therese, Eagle*

Walmart Gift Cards and financial donations

*May 31- June 6                             Church of the
Resurrection/LCUUC*

Hygiene products (deodorant, lotion, shampoo, body wash, toothpaste,
toothbrush)

*June 7-13                                       Oakwood/Grace/Acts 2*

                                                        Baby Products
(diapers, wipes, lotion, shampoo)

*June 14-20                                     *

*June 21- 27                                    Reformation/Highview*

                                                        Grocery Store and
Kwik Trip Gift Cards

Thank you everyone!!

gina magnus

262-424-7640
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