Keeping families together. Ending homelessness.

To end homelessness, one family at a time, by engaging the community to work together to provide emergency shelter and basic needs to families with children who are in a housing crisis and to provide additional programs to assist them in finding housing and sustaining their independence.

Our Programs

Receive support and resources to prevent homelessness before shelter is needed

Diversion

Diverting families from shelter to other temporary solutions.

Diversion Services
Access emergency shelter and support services for families in crisis

Shelter

Providing safe, temporary housing for families experiencing homelessness.

Shelter Services
In-home case management and resources to maintain long-term housing stability

Stabilization

Offering ongoing support so families can maintain long-term stability.

Stabilization Services
Get assistance securing and maintaining safe, stable housing

Housing

Connecting families with housing solutions.

Housing Solutions
Early Childhood Services

Early Childhood Services: Integrated into every program we offer, ensuring children get the care, stability, and support they need during their most critical years.

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Family homelessness is closer than you think.

Every year, hundreds of families in West Michigan face the fear of losing their home. Job loss, unexpected medical bills, and lack of affordable housing put parents and children in crisis. Tonight, 19 families are on our waiting list, with no safe place to sleep. This urgent need is growing, and together, we can change that—one family at a time.

Problem: Many families can’t afford housing.

A single parent would need to work 75+ hours per week to afford a 2-bedroom rental in Kent County.

50%

of families in our diversion program avoid ever entering shelter

Problem: Homelessness is a generational risk.

Children who experience homelessness are 47 times more likely to themselves be homeless as an adult.

1,276

children have been served this year alone

Problem: Many families return to shelter after leaving it.

Statewide, families entering shelter have a 28.3% shelter recidivism rate.

only 5%

of families who exited our shelters re-entered shelter in the same year

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You can make a difference today.

Every act of kindness matters. Whether you donate, volunteer, or become a community partner, you’re helping end family homelessness and build stronger communities.

Donate to support families experiencing homelessness

Donate

Support families through donations, essentials, or planned giving.

See how you can donate
Volunteer your time to help families in need

Volunteer

Share your time and skills to make a real difference for local families.

Learn about volunteering
Partner with Family Promise to support families through corporate, congregational, or community collaboration

Become a Partner

Join our community partners, businesses, and congregations making change happen.

Partnership opportunities

Our community makes it possible.

We’re proud to partner with local businesses, congregations, and organizations whose generosity helps families find safety and stability. Every donation, volunteer, and act of support contributes to preventing and ending family homelessness in West Michigan.

What’s new at Family Promise

Stay informed with the latest updates, blog posts, and upcoming events.

Bridge Street Bar serving a hot dog as part of the fundraiser that helps support local families.

Bridge Street Bar — A $2.50 Hot Dog That Feeds Your Neighbors

Bridge Street Bar has only been around for eight months, but they’ve already created one of the simplest and most beautiful giving systems in town. On their menu is the “Home Dog,” a $2.50 add-on that buys a meal for someone in need.

Changing the Course for Children Golf Outing benefiting Family Promise of West Michigan

Sep
14

Changing the Course for Children Golf Outing 2026

Join us for the Family Promise of West Michigan’s 24th Annual Changing the Course for Children Golf Outing in September.

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What can we help you find?

Need shelter or housing help right now?

Dial 2-1-1 to get connected with local resources immediately, or visit our Get Help page for more information.

FAQs

Find quick answers about our programs, how to get help, volunteering, and how to get involved.