Empty Bowl Dinner Booklet

Empty Bowl Dinner 2023

Welcome

We come together not just to share a meal, but to reaffirm our commitment to families facing housing insecurity.

Through eviction aversion, rapid relocation, and a spectrum of direct aid, we strive to create a Philadelphia where the warmth of a home and the promise of stability are realities for all, especially the youngest among us.

TO OUR 22nd ANNUAL

Tonight, we celebrate & honor the legacy of Rachel Falkove and her 30 years of dedicated service. We also pledge to continue the vital work of providing stability and support to housing-insecure families in our city.

Your presence and generosity fuel our collective effort to ensure every child and family has a place to call home.

Bob Byrne Frank Robinson Executive Director President

Family Promise of Phila.

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Our Mission & Our Board

OUR MISSION SINCE 1991 Alleviate the trauma of displacement and extreme housing insecurity through direct aid, direct services and advocacy. End family homelessness, one family at a time.

Our Board OF DIRECTORS 2023 OFFICERS President : Frank Robinson Vice President : Sylvia Forman Recording Secretary : Monica Kolb Corresponding Secretary : Beryl Evans Treasurer : Filippo Bergamini

DIRECTORS Aaron Abrams Nick Claxton Rev. Josiah Daniels Laverne Jones Catherine Smith Rabbi George Stern Joe Willard Wrenton Wright Family Promise of Phila.

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Empty Bowl Dinner 2023

SO FAR IN 2023 Children & Youth Within the 100+ families we supported and provided direct support, you helped us impact hundreds of children in Philadelphia.

234

children & youth averted homelessness, and were able to stay with their family in a safe neighborhood.

Family Promise of Phila.

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Our Impact Year To Date

Children & Youth

190 44

were able to remain in their family home or be supported through rapid relocation.

were able to avoid a shelter or eviction with emergency housing.

Family Promise of Phila.

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SO FAR IN 2023 Household Compositions

84 % 77

families are led by single parents, making up

Family Promise of Phila.

of the households we worked with.

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Our Impact Year To Date

Household Compositions

27 % 24

families with one or more disabilities*, making up

Family Promise of Phila.

of the households we worked with in 2023.

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SO FAR IN 2023 CONT. Eviction Prevention & Rapid Relocation

96 $208k +

families (309 individuals) received

in rent/utility cash assistance to avert eviction and stay in their homes.

Family Promise of Phila.

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Our Impact Year To Date

Material Support for Basic Needs

109 + $150k

families (366 individuals) received

in material supports donated in-kind (food, grocery cards; formula/baby food; diapers; feminine hygiene supplies; children’s clothing/ uniforms; school supplies; holiday gifts; more).

Family Promise of Phila.

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SO FAR IN 2023 CONT. Emergency & Transitional Housing

13 4,911

families (57 individuals) received

bed nights of temporary housing, transitional housing support and other emergency aid.

“

I am in a current relationship with FPP, and they have been truly a blessing to my family and I.

They always tend to our every needs. I have been given food, clothing, furniture, temporary housing, transportation, resources and household items.

”

- Family Promise Alumni Family Promise of Phila.

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Jefferson Health Plans celebrates Family Promise of Philadelphia’s 31 years of helping families and providing homes.

JeffersonHealthPlans.com

Here’s to being a team player in the most important game.

Proudly supporting Family Promise of Philadelphia and The Empty Bowl Dinner.

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