Upcoming Events Draft
Giving Day: April 22, 2025
Our Giving Day is right around the corner on April 22, 2025! This 24-hour campaign is an opportunity to raise support for families facing homelessness. Your donation on Giving Day gives families in need hope for a brighter future. A safe, affordable home is out of reach for many, but with your support, we can help families on their path to stability and success. Every child deserves a home—home is where we recharge, make memories, and find the strength to build a better future. Join us on April 22nd and help us unlock the potential of families in our community.
Save the Date: Fairways for Families Annual Golf Outing
Our Fairways for Families Annual Golf Outing will be held on September 15, 2025 at Fire Ridge Golf Course in Grafton. Sponsorship opportunities are now available, so mark your calendars and be part of this exciting event that raises funds to support families facing homelessness. We can’t wait to see you there!
News & Updates
Thrivent Choice Dollars®
We are proud to be a Thrivent Choice®-enrolled organization. In 2024, Family Promise of Ozaukee County received $1,092 in Thrivent Choice Dollars® grant funding! These funds have made a significant impact on the services we provide. If you are a Thrivent client, please consider directing your remaining 2024 Choice Dollars® by March 31. Your support through Thrivent helps us continue our mission to support families in need. To learn more about Thrivent’s membership benefits and generosity programs, visit thrivent.com/generosity
James’s Success Story
“The help I received from Family Promise was more than what my family could have provided. There are no words to describe how much of an impact this program and staff have had on my life. I was treated with dignity, respect, and provided hospitality throughout my stay. This is my new family!”
Vince came to us after hitting rock bottom in 2023, losing his mother and significant other in just a few months. After staying at Portlight Shelter in October 2023, he faced setbacks but didn’t give up. In November 2024, Vince reached out to Family Promise again and was welcomed back. With the support of his case manager, Vince addressed long-standing health issues and applied for Social Security benefits. Within two weeks, he secured housing through our Rapid Re-Housing program. He’s receiving rent assistance for 12 months, plus intensive case management to help him meet other personal goals with the help of his case manager.
Volunteer Opportunities
Interested in volunteering with Family Promise of Ozaukee County? We have several opportunities available for first-time volunteers.
Spring 2025 Gardening
We’re looking for volunteers to help us with garden bed preparations at both our office and Portlight Shelter locations. If you’re interested in lending a hand, please fill out our interest form. We’d love to have your help in making our spaces welcoming and productive!
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Needs of the Month
We are currently in need of a few essential items to support the families at Portlight Shelter and Family Promise, including pillows, laundry detergent packs, and spring cleaning supplies. If you’d like to make a difference and contribute, please visit our Amazon Wishlist to make a donation today! Your support helps ensure that our families have the resources they need to feel at home and move toward a brighter future.
Thank you again for your continued support of Family Promise of Ozaukee County. Together, we’re making a real difference in the lives of families in need. We couldn’t do it without you!
Our mailing address is:
Family Promise of Ozaukee County, Inc.
136 W Grand Avenue
Port Washington, WI 53074-1613