Statistics
Family Promise History
Family Promise Basics
100

How many host congregations are a part of the rotational shelter? 

a. 12

b. 8

c. 15

d. 10  

d. 10

100

Family Promise started with a...

a. wheelbarrow 

b. sandwich 

c. conversation

d. priest 

b. Sandwich 

100

What is Family Promise's main Mission? 

a. Provide permanent housing immediately

b. Help families achieve housing stability

c. Offer free meals to anyone

d. Provide case management services

B. Help families achieve housing stability 

200

How many total families did we serve in the rotational shelter in 2025? 

a. 20

b. 14

c. 8

d. 25

b. 14 Families 

200

What was Family Promise originally called? 

a. National Family Shelter Network

b. Family Housing Alliance

c. National Interfaith Hospitality Network

c. National Interfaith Hospitality Network

200

What makes Family Promise unique compared to traditional shelters? 

Uses congregations to host families 

300

Approximately how many children in Georgia are experiencing homelessness or unstable housing? 

a. 10,000 children

b. 25,000 children

c. 60,000 children

d. 100,000 children

c. 60,000 children

300

When was Family Promise founded? 

a. 1975

b. 1986

c. 1995

d. 2005

b. 1986

300

Name one common reason families in our program experience homelessness/ housing instability. 

Ex: Job loss, loss of hours, medical expenses, divorce, etc.


400

How many families were given eviction prevention funds in 2025? 

a. 53

b. 32

c. 25 

d. 40

a. 53 families 

400

Approximately how many affiliates does Family Promise have nationwide? 

a. 450

b. 200

c. 100

d. 50

b. 200 affiliates 

400

You’re talking to someone who’s never heard of Family Promise—what’s your quick elevator pitch?

Sample: Family Promise helps families experiencing housing instability or a housing crisis achieve sustainable housing through shelter, support, and community.