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Family Promise Launches Public Phase of $4.2 Million Campaign to Combat Homelessness

Family Promise Seeks Support to Expand Innovative Solutions for Families Experiencing Homelessness
Public Phase of $4.2 Million Campaign Launches with 76% of Goal Reached

PHOENIX, Ariz. (June 6, 2025) – Family Promise of Greater Phoenix, a nonprofit organization breaking the cycle of homelessness for families, announces the public launch of its “A Journey Home” capital campaign. The $4.2 million initiative aims to double the organization’s capacity, serving over 400 families annually across the Valley.

The campaign’s significance extends beyond the immediate fundraising goal. In Maricopa County, 37% of the population experiencing homelessness are families, and 67% of these families are single parents with 2-3 kids. Family Promise’s unique approach keeps entire families together, including their pets, and focuses on preventing homelessness before it starts.

“This campaign is about more than just providing shelter,” said Ted Taylor, CEO of Family Promise of Greater Phoenix. “It’s about creating a sustainable path to self-sufficiency for families, ensuring children have stable homes, and building a stronger community for all of us.”

The “A Journey Home” campaign will transform Family Promise’s ability to serve families experiencing homelessness across Greater Phoenix. Key initiatives include:

Securing and renovating Family Promise’s Earll Drive building as a central hub for operations and day center services, increasing efficiency and expanding support services.

Doubling shelter capacity across the Valley to meet the 219% increase in West Valley and 129% increase in East Valley homelessness.

Launching a comprehensive Prevention Program to help at-risk families avoid homelessness through rent assistance and early intervention services.

Strengthening the Graduate Program to support 80+ newly independent families annually with up to 2 years of post-graduation stability services.

Partnering with organizations to create new affordable housing opportunities, including Legacy Village, an innovative project converting shipping containers into bridge housing for families transitioning out of homelessness.

Family Promise’s model has proven effective, serving families at about half the cost of typical family shelters. Over 75% of every contribution to the campaign goes directly to work with families experiencing homelessness.

“We’re grateful for the overwhelming support we’ve received so far, raising 76% of our goal,” Taylor said. “Now, we invite the public to join us in this crucial final phase. Your contribution will directly impact families in need, helping us expand our innovative programs and create lasting solutions to homelessness.”

The public can support the campaign through various means, including one-time gifts, multi-year pledges, and donations of appreciated assets. For more information on how to contribute, visit https://familypromiseaz.org/ajh-could-we-do-journey/.

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What is Family Promise?
Family Promise of Greater Phoenix breaks the cycle of homelessness for families across the Valley. Their comprehensive approach includes shelter, prevention services, and long-term support to help families regain stability.

How many families experience homelessness?
In Maricopa County, families make up 37% of the homeless population, with 67% being single parents with 2-3 children according to Family Promise’s data.

Who leads Family Promise?
Ted Taylor leads Family Promise of Greater Phoenix as CEO. On June 6, 2025, Taylor emphasized the organization’s focus on “creating a sustainable path to self-sufficiency for families.”

What is the Journey Home campaign?
The Journey Home campaign is Family Promise’s $4.2 million initiative to double their capacity and serve over 400 families annually throughout Greater Phoenix.

How much has been raised?
Family Promise has secured 76% of their $4.2 million goal for the Journey Home campaign as of June 6, 2025.

Where does donation money go?
Over 75% of every contribution to Family Promise’s campaign goes directly to work with families experiencing homelessness, making their model cost-effective.

What makes Family Promise unique?
Family Promise’s unique approach keeps entire families together, including their pets, and focuses on preventing homelessness before it starts while serving families at about half the cost of typical shelters.

How can people donate?
People can support Family Promise’s campaign through one-time gifts, multi-year pledges, and donations of appreciated assets by visiting their website at familypromiseaz.org/ajh-could-we-do-journey/.

What is Legacy Village?
Legacy Village transforms shipping containers into bridge housing for families moving out of homelessness. This innovative Family Promise project creates affordable transitional housing options.

How many families will be helped?
The expansion will enable Family Promise to serve over 400 families annually across the Valley, doubling their current capacity to meet growing needs.

What services does Family Promise offer?
Family Promise provides emergency shelter, homelessness prevention, post-program support for graduates, and affordable housing partnerships to create comprehensive solutions for families in crisis.

Where is Family Promise located?
Family Promise operates throughout Greater Phoenix and is renovating their Earll Drive building as a central hub for operations and day center services in Maricopa County.

Why is homelessness increasing?
Homelessness has surged 219% in the West Valley and 129% increase in the East Valley, creating urgent demand for Family Promise’s expanded shelter capacity and prevention services.

What is the Graduate Program?
Family Promise’s Graduate Program provides up to two years of stability services for newly independent families, supporting 80+ households annually as they maintain self-sufficiency.

How does Family Promise prevent homelessness?
Family Promise is launching a comprehensive Prevention Program to help at-risk families avoid homelessness through rent assistance and early intervention services.