The Zovaks have always shared a passion for helping others. Once, husband and father Matt was volunteering at a local food bank when he was approached by a man who needed a shirt for a job interview. He gave the man the shirt off his back right then and there. Matt and his wife Rachel never envisioned being the ones seeking help. But when an accident kept Matt from work and their reduced income couldn’t cover expenses, the family found themselves living in their van. They entered Family Promise’s shelter program and worked on employment, budgeting, and other skills. Rachel developed a career path that advanced her beyond her previous minimum wage position, and Matt recovered from his injuries and found a new job. They regained stability, and last winter, they received the keys to their own home through Family Promise’s “A Future Begins at Home” program. Every year, Family Promise’s homelessness prevention, shelter, and stabilization services enable thousands of families like the Zovaks to overcome challenging situations and achieve lasting independence. Since 1988, Family Promise has served families in need, and we'll continue to be there. Because every child deserves a home www.familypromise.org
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