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When Camp Is More Than Just Fun
When I think back to my favorite summer memories, there’s a few patterns I notice – stories I imagine you might share as well. I spent my summers playing in my yard. I remember making rivers and rivers of mud with my garden hose and celebrating my dad’s birthday every...
Summer Fun Preventing Homelessness at Camp Lots-Of-Fun
If you’ve been following Family Promise of Bergen County, you probably know a little bit about Camp Lots-Of-Fun, our summer camp for children whose families are receiving support through our services. Camp Lots-Of-Fun provides a safe and fun way for kids to spend...
Mental Health Awareness Month
Each May, Mental Health Awareness Month offers us an opportunity to consider emotional well-being for ourselves and for others. You’ve probably heard mental health discussed; maybe someone is depressed after suffering a loss, or someone you know is considering...
Letter from the Director
Dear Friends, Spring has arrived, bringing with it a season of renewal—and plenty of changes here at Family Promise. As many of you know, Margo has officially retired and begun her next life adventure. We already miss her, but the good news is she’s still local, so we...
Letter from the President – January 2026
If I looked back to one of my letters from years past, I think I would find several that lamented what was happening at the time. I wrote about the presence of food insecurity here in Bergen County, one of the most affluent counties in the country. But more often I...
Thanksgiving Dinner: A Rousing Success Once Again
We are so grateful to the many incredible donors and volunteers who made Family Promise’s Thanksgiving meal a success! Thanks to their generosity and hard work, roughly 500 holiday meals were served at two locations to members of our community in need. In addition to...
Updates and Reflections on Family Promise Youth Council
For decades, the Family Promise Youth Council has been actively working to support families in our community through service, teamwork, and compassion. Members from all over the county meet once a month during the school year to plan how we can support Family Promise...
A Special Meal Served on Christmas With Love
Our Christmas dinner at the Walk-in Dinner this year was catered by Francesca’s of Elmwood Park/Glen Rock. Thank you to Sal and Adam and the rest of the staff for putting together a fabulous meal including a holiday lasagna, roasted potatoes and vegetables, and corn...
Letter from the Director
Dear Friends, As I was writing this letter, I received word that SNAP benefits for NJ residents were being restored for the month of November. And although I am pleased that 25,000 households* in Bergen County will see the funding appear, the sudden delay in the...
Honoring Pascack Reformed Church’s Legacy of Service
For decades, Pascack Reformed Church of Park Ridge has been a steadfast supporter of Family Promise with a deep commitment to serving those in need. As the church now steps away from this ministry – due to decreasing membership and the changing capacity of its...
Thank you for celebrating with us at the Family Promise Annual Gala!
On October 15, Family Promise hosted our 2025 Annual Gala, welcoming over 275 guests to Seasons in Washington Township for an extraordinary evening in support of the children and parents we serve. Thanks to our many guests, donors, and volunteers, the event was a huge...
Another Amazing Year at Camp Lots-of-Fun!
It was another joyful year at Camp Lots-of-Fun, Family Promise’s annual camp program that provides unforgettable summer experiences for children whose families have experienced homelessness. In addition to welcoming boys and girls ages 5-12 from our own housing and...