"By viewing compassion as an obedient response to our loving Father, we avoid the constant temptation to see it as a noble act of self-sacrifice." - Henri Nouwen
What is Family Promise?
Family Promise is a nonprofit organization committed to helping low-income families achieve lasting independence. Corpus Christi Catholic Church along with numerous other Douglas County Churches together forms the Interfaith Hospitality Network. The problem of poverty is complex. It won't yield to a simple solution or a quick fix. It requires an integrated approach that begins with meeting immediate needs but reaches much further to help people achieve independence and to alleviate the root causes of poverty.
Get Involved in the Interfaith Hospitality Network
Every day, Family Promise connects people who want to help with opportunities to make a difference. Volunteers give of their time and talent in so many ways to help homeless and low-income families regain the dignity and independence they deserve. You don't need to donate thousands of dollars or hundreds of hours of service to make a difference. In fact, one hour of volunteering can work wonders. Basic kindness can change bad days to good ones. It can even transform lives. Family Promise offers many meaningful opportunities for volunteers. Prepare a meal. Read a story to a toddler. Help write a résumé. Donate furniture, clothes, and supplies. Or just offer compassion and support. The Interfaith Hospitality Network offers so many ways to get involved. You can make a difference for families in need!
How Can I get involved with Corpus Christi Host Week?
It's simple. Click on the link below that you would like to volunteer for. We have several areas that need your help.
Groceries:
We will host up to 14 people quarterly. We will go through a lot of lunch items and snacks since there is no school. We have a list of all the items we keep on hand for lunches, snacks, and breakfast. Take a look and grab an item if you can. Please return all items labeled FP no later than (date will be announced) at 5 pm in the Holy Family Hall Kitchen.
Dinner Host:
Bring dinner and stay and spend time with our guests. This can be a rewarding experience. It is a great way to connect with some amazing people who need support and compassion and friendship during a difficult time in their families lives.
Overnight Host:
It's one night away from home. Arrive at 8 pm and spend a short time with the families. Encourage guests to pack lunches, hang out and watch TV, read a book to a baby or play a board game with the kiddos. Lights out is 10pm and rise and shine at 6 am. The van will pick everyone up at 6:30 am.
Set up or Take Down:
The more hands the better! This will take about an hour of your time. We will let you know when the set up will happen. It is usually after mass prior to the guests coming in. This is when we set up the rooms and make it as homey as we can for guests.
Special Activities:
If you would like to offer a special activity please let us know. Many parishioners have hosted haircuts for all the guests, craft nights, KU watch parties, bowling night, pool party and the families love it! If you have any special activity that the families like and you wish to host please let us know and we can see if we can make it happen.
Breakfast:
Bring a hot breakfast for the guests and overnight hosts. Please deliver it to Holy Family Hall kitchen no later than 7:30am.
Mid-Week Grocery Replacement
:Occasionally, during the week, Family Promise will run out of particular grocery items. If you would be willing to provide groceries, as needed, throughout the week please contact Cathy Nelson here.
Family Promise is a nonprofit organization committed to helping low-income families achieve lasting independence. Corpus Christi Catholic Church along with numerous other Douglas County Churches together forms the Interfaith Hospitality Network. The problem of poverty is complex. It won't yield to a simple solution or a quick fix. It requires an integrated approach that begins with meeting immediate needs but reaches much further to help people achieve independence and to alleviate the root causes of poverty.
Get Involved in the Interfaith Hospitality Network
Every day, Family Promise connects people who want to help with opportunities to make a difference. Volunteers give of their time and talent in so many ways to help homeless and low-income families regain the dignity and independence they deserve. You don't need to donate thousands of dollars or hundreds of hours of service to make a difference. In fact, one hour of volunteering can work wonders. Basic kindness can change bad days to good ones. It can even transform lives. Family Promise offers many meaningful opportunities for volunteers. Prepare a meal. Read a story to a toddler. Help write a résumé. Donate furniture, clothes, and supplies. Or just offer compassion and support. The Interfaith Hospitality Network offers so many ways to get involved. You can make a difference for families in need!
How Can I get involved with Corpus Christi Host Week?
It's simple. Click on the link below that you would like to volunteer for. We have several areas that need your help.
Groceries:
We will host up to 14 people quarterly. We will go through a lot of lunch items and snacks since there is no school. We have a list of all the items we keep on hand for lunches, snacks, and breakfast. Take a look and grab an item if you can. Please return all items labeled FP no later than (date will be announced) at 5 pm in the Holy Family Hall Kitchen.
Dinner Host:
Bring dinner and stay and spend time with our guests. This can be a rewarding experience. It is a great way to connect with some amazing people who need support and compassion and friendship during a difficult time in their families lives.
Overnight Host:
It's one night away from home. Arrive at 8 pm and spend a short time with the families. Encourage guests to pack lunches, hang out and watch TV, read a book to a baby or play a board game with the kiddos. Lights out is 10pm and rise and shine at 6 am. The van will pick everyone up at 6:30 am.
Set up or Take Down:
The more hands the better! This will take about an hour of your time. We will let you know when the set up will happen. It is usually after mass prior to the guests coming in. This is when we set up the rooms and make it as homey as we can for guests.
Special Activities:
If you would like to offer a special activity please let us know. Many parishioners have hosted haircuts for all the guests, craft nights, KU watch parties, bowling night, pool party and the families love it! If you have any special activity that the families like and you wish to host please let us know and we can see if we can make it happen.
Breakfast:
Bring a hot breakfast for the guests and overnight hosts. Please deliver it to Holy Family Hall kitchen no later than 7:30am.
Mid-Week Grocery Replacement
:Occasionally, during the week, Family Promise will run out of particular grocery items. If you would be willing to provide groceries, as needed, throughout the week please contact Cathy Nelson here.