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ir The Promise House
Transitional Housing Families who successfully complete the shelter program are eligible for the Promise House, where they can practice their new skills. The family must have an income source and transportation plan, and follow a budget, including a savings plan and debt repayment. Their program fee is 30% of the monthly household income and they pay the electric bill. The family continues to work on financial literacy and other goals. If a family is compliant and progressing toward their goals, they may remain at the Promise House for 1 year or until permanent housing is available. The case manager does a weekly house inspection and the family has to meet regularly with the director at the day center. |
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Helping families served today succeed tomorrow.
Independent Living
The ultimate program goal is for graduates to find independent housing with the skills and support necessary for housing stability. A case manager is always available for post-shelter support for issues like childcare, financial literacy, mentoring, transportation, job training, food assistance, furniture and clothing donations and health/wellness programs.
The Family Promise model has proven successful and is testament to the compassion and innovation of Indiana's caring community.
The ultimate program goal is for graduates to find independent housing with the skills and support necessary for housing stability. A case manager is always available for post-shelter support for issues like childcare, financial literacy, mentoring, transportation, job training, food assistance, furniture and clothing donations and health/wellness programs.
The Family Promise model has proven successful and is testament to the compassion and innovation of Indiana's caring community.
The Promise House Story...
On December 16, 2014, Trinity UMC acquired property at 362 Church Street for use with mission work. At the time, Trinity UMC was serving as a Host Congregation for Family Promise. In April of 2015, Trinity approached Family Promise about using the property in our transitional housing program. In October 2015, in collaboration with the Indiana Co. Office of Planning & Development, a $55,000 PHARE grant provided money to rehabilitate the property and Dave Morrow at ICOPD developed plans to convert the 2 bed, 1 bath house into a 3 bed, 2 bath single family dwelling. In April 2016, CNC Construction was awarded the contract and our faith community volunteered to keep us on budget. Grace UMC Mission Committee did demolition and Trinity UMC took out the chimney and assisted with demolition. ICOPD added $27,048 in ACT 137 Funds to complete the remodeling in May 2017. Trinity UMC donated more kitchen cabinets, a new dryer and stove and they painted the front porch. Summit Church and Independent Baptist Church, Shelocta moved furniture into the house. Graystone Presbyterian Church ladies equipped the kitchen and hung blinds and donors bought furnishings for the 2 children’s bedrooms. The home was ready for the first family (a mom and her 2 sons) to move in July 1, 2017 with the final project cost of $83,188.
On December 16, 2014, Trinity UMC acquired property at 362 Church Street for use with mission work. At the time, Trinity UMC was serving as a Host Congregation for Family Promise. In April of 2015, Trinity approached Family Promise about using the property in our transitional housing program. In October 2015, in collaboration with the Indiana Co. Office of Planning & Development, a $55,000 PHARE grant provided money to rehabilitate the property and Dave Morrow at ICOPD developed plans to convert the 2 bed, 1 bath house into a 3 bed, 2 bath single family dwelling. In April 2016, CNC Construction was awarded the contract and our faith community volunteered to keep us on budget. Grace UMC Mission Committee did demolition and Trinity UMC took out the chimney and assisted with demolition. ICOPD added $27,048 in ACT 137 Funds to complete the remodeling in May 2017. Trinity UMC donated more kitchen cabinets, a new dryer and stove and they painted the front porch. Summit Church and Independent Baptist Church, Shelocta moved furniture into the house. Graystone Presbyterian Church ladies equipped the kitchen and hung blinds and donors bought furnishings for the 2 children’s bedrooms. The home was ready for the first family (a mom and her 2 sons) to move in July 1, 2017 with the final project cost of $83,188.