by Joe Nettesheim | Jun 9, 2020 | Uncategorized
JUNE 20, 2020 Help raise awareness about family homelessness by participating in a #NightWithoutaBed on June 20. This nation wide, virtual initiative invites individuals and families to sleep somewhere other than their own bed Saturday, June 20. Like a family...
by Joe Nettesheim | Jun 9, 2020 | Uncategorized
You are invited to the First Congregational United Church of Christ Golf Outing to benefit Family Promise of Waukesha County. This event includes 18 holes of golf in a scramble format on a Donald Ross Golf Course at the Oconomowoc Golf Club. Lunch with a drink is...
by Joe Nettesheim | Jun 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
The recent protests should challenge all of us to reflect on race and the factor it plays in our communities and relationships. Family Promise of Waukesha County is no different. We are not immune from prejudice nor are our families. Most volunteers, staff supporters...
by Joe Nettesheim | May 29, 2020 | Uncategorized
OVERCOMING RACISM This has been a difficult week for our country regarding race relations. In Minneapolis George Floyd, a black man, died after a white police officer knelt on his neck. In New York, a white woman falsely accused a black man of harming her after...
by Joe Nettesheim | Apr 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
You and I are connected. Even if you have never met me, we have a connection. Hi, my name is Joe. Unfortunately, the nature by which the corona virus spreads demonstrates this point beautifully. The virus is particularly dangerous because of it has a high rate of...
by Joe Nettesheim | Apr 2, 2020 | Uncategorized
Q. IS FAMILY PROMISE OF WAUKESHA COUNTY ACCEPTING FAMILIES? A. Family Promise of Waukesha County has put a temporary pause on accepting families into the program. This is due to the structure of our services. Since faith communities host our families and utilize...
by Joe Nettesheim | Mar 30, 2020 | Uncategorized
(Wales, WI) In response to the coronavirus pandemic, Family Promise of Waukesha County has begun accepting donations for an Emergency Relief Fund that will focus on homelessness prevention and shelter. Former guests such as Michelle Miller and her daughter and Leah...
by Joe Nettesheim | Feb 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
On Sunday afternoon my wife Maribeth, and I went for a run. For me this is a big deal. It is the first time I have run since 2011. Before then I was a relatively serious runner. I had completed two marathons, could click off a 10 mile run in an hour and 15...
by Joe Nettesheim | Feb 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
Grab your favorite running/walking partners and create a team for our Spring Fling Run/Walk coming up on Saturday April 25th. Proceeds will go to Family Promise, a non-profit organization that assists local homeless families and their children. Families are provided...
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