Family Promise - Wiggle, Giggle & Give A Little
An event to bring the issue of homelessness/ homeless prevention to light in the Pittsburgh region
$15,942Raised of $10,000
Your support will help our former guests remain stably housed
Many of our former guests are in real danger of becoming homeless again due to loss of income through the pandemic.Your support will help them with rent and utility payments as well as transportation and food. FPSWPA is the last resort for many families. WE WANT TO BE THERE FOR THOSE FAMILIES!
Families are still facing homelessness in our region, even though we are not currently providing shelter. FPSWPA gets calls weekly about families in need of shelter. We cannot provide actual shelter space, but we can PREVENT families from becoming homeless. We are partnering with Bridge of Hope, a 30 yr old faith based organization that provides shelter AND aftercare services for up to TWO YEARS. Through our partnership with faith communities in our region, we assisted 20-25 families per year on average. Already in 2021 we’ve assisted 10 families and with your help, we can assist even more.
Our mission is to empower families facing housing insecurity to build a sustainable foundation for an independent future with a network of local congregations and community-based outreach.
How it Works
1. Join the Challenge by clicking "Sign Up as a Fundraiser" at the top of the page to help spread the word.
2. Customize your fundraiser page. Adding personal images and stories can help communicate why the Family Promise mission is so important to you.
3. SHARE your personal page with friends and family and fundraise towards your pledge goal. You can do this by clicking the ‘Share’ button directly on your personal page or by clicking “edit” on your fundraiser page then clicking “invite donors” to write a personalized and automated donation invitation to your friends and family.
Why should you participate in Night Without a Bed?
#NightWithoutABed is a social media challenge that raises awareness for families experiencing homelessness. We ask participants to sleep anywhere without a bed: cars, a tent, a tree house, living room floor, a couch and use the hashtag #NightWithoutABed to post a video blog or photo with a short blog entry to describe their experiences. In the run-up to the event, participants will challenge another friend to complete the #NightWithoutABed or make a donation to Family Promise.