Family Promise

Helping homeless and low-income families achieve sustainable independence through a community-based response in the Rochester, Minnesota area.
Family Promise Rochester was launched in 1999 as Interfaith Hospitality Network of Greater Rochester after a group of caring individuals saw the need to provide shelter, meals and comprehensive assistance to homeless families in the Rochester, Minnesota area. The nonprofit opened its doors to guests in March of 2001 and relocated to its current location in January of 2003. Family Promise Rochester is a 501(c)3 non-profit, is managed by an executive director, and governed by a local board of directors. Church of the Resurrection, Pax Christi, and Holy Spirit are the churches that partner for this ministry and serve families about every five weeks.

Our mission is to help homeless and low-income families achieve sustainable independence through a community-based response.

Family Promise is a network of more than 40 faith communities that work together to provide food, shelter and loving support when a family finds themselves without shelter. More than 1400 volunteers work within the network to provide the nightly housing, meals and support. Family Promise staff provides the support and case management to assist the families as they seek sustainable employment and permanent housing.

Frequently needed donations are: — toilet paper and paper towels, — printer paper, -diapers and baby wipes, –personal hygiene items for women, men and children, –bedding/towels, –dish soap, –gas cards and bus passes, –grocery cards, –furnishings for a home: beds, especially twin beds, –lamps, desks, kitchen tables/chairs, end tables, –microwaves, –winter clothing for guests of all ages, clean and in very good condition, — someone to do free or reduced car maintenance or repair work.

Website: Family Promise Rochester

Chairperson from Resurrection: Luann Borst
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