FAMILY PROMISE OF PICKENS COUNTY

Family Promise of Pickens County is an affiliate of a national nonprofit organization committed to helping low-income families achieve lasting independence. Family Promise National founded about 30 years ago in Summit, New Jersey.

Family Promise of Pickens County founded in 2012, under the direction of Pickens County United Way. It is one of over 200 nationwide affiliates focused on breaking the cycle of family homelessness. By mobilizing community resources, we are able to meet homeless families’ immediate needs for shelter, meals and comprehensive support services.

Our mission is to give families the opportunity to achieve sustainable independence. Our strategy of engaging houses of worship for lodging, congregations for volunteers and social service agencies for assessment and referrals allows us to provide this opportunity at a fraction of the cost of traditional programs. As a response to the recent and current pandemic, Family Promise of Pickens County added a prevention program to its services. The Family Promise approach is holistic and does not stop at providing shelter and prevention services. Supports includes case management for families at risk of homelessness and families experiencing homelessness.