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Our Mission
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 experiencing homelessness and to provide additional programs to assist them in finding housing and sustaining their independence.
Our Values
- Has Passion for Mission
- Prioritizes Accessibility, Belonging and Community
- Is Dedicated to Hospitality
- Collaborates Intentionally
- Is Hungry, Humble, and Smart
- Assumes Good Intent
- Strives for Excellence and Sustained Impact
Our Priorities
Respond with compassion to the crises that often trigger first-time—and for many, only-time—homelessness, including job loss, illness, divorce, domestic violence, and other unexpected hardships.
Keep families together—including fathers and older boys—so parents can focus on rebuilding stability without the added trauma of separation.
Support families in securing sustainable, independent housing that puts them on a path toward long-term stability.
Connect parents with mentors, resources, and ongoing support to help them build the skills and confidence needed to achieve lasting self-sufficiency.
Reduce the trauma and stress children experience during homelessness by helping families find stability quickly and breaking the cycle of housing insecurity for good.
Our History
In 1997, twelve Grand Rapids congregations came together to offer their facilities and volunteers to shelter families experiencing homelessness. Known as Greater Grand Rapids Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN), the group was an affiliate of a larger network of shelters around the country. Ten years later, IHN joined the national organization and changed its name to Family Promise of West Michigan. We are united in our efforts to help end homelessness, one family at a time.
The Impact
Because of our community-driven model, the success families experience at Family Promise of West Michigan has been remarkable.
90%
of families find a place to call home
90%
of families that found housing remain stably housed
4,000+
families helped
10,000+
children impacted
Together, We Make It Happen
It takes a village of support to make this possible each year.
3,500
volunteers
150+
congregations
100+
businesses
