APRIL 19-23, 2020
Heartland Hosts Family Promise

Family Promise is a nationwide network that provides a specialized and effective program for families with children experiencing homelessness.

Family Promise's Interfaith Hospitality Network, a partnership of local congregations including Heartland, offers an opportunity for volunteers of all faiths to help transform lives by providing shelter, meals and hope to local families in need.

Volunteers are the heart of the program. By giving their time making meals and sharing hospitality, family homelessness is addressed without the creation of expensive shelters. Across the country, people have realized that this innovative approach truly makes a difference for families experiencing homelessness.  They also change the lives of their volunteers, giving them a meaningful outreach right in their own communities. Together they are proving that motivated people can solve family homelessness.

Family Promise is returning to Heartland April 19-23, 2020. It's a short week this time—only Sunday through Thursday—but volunteers are needed in the following areas:
  • Dinner Hosts - Provide a hot, nutritious meal in the Heartland kitchen to enjoy with our guest families one evening
  • Evening Fellowship - Spend some time after dinner playing with the kids, helping with homework, or just hanging out and unwinding with our guest families
  • Overnight Hosts - Stay overnight at the church in case of any guest family needs or emergencies
To volunteer, please complete the form on this page or contact the church office at 209.599.4233. You can also sign up in the church foyer during our Sunday morning service as we get closer to April 19th.

    Family Promise - Volunteer Sign Up

    (You will only be assigned one night - if you would like to volunteer for more than one evening, please indicate so in the comment box below.)
    Thank you for being a blessing to the families!

Learn More: Family Promise