Partnering with Churches to Support Families in Need

Family Promise of Lycoming County (FPLC) collaborates with 22 churches in the region to provide safe, welcoming spaces for families facing homelessness. These partnerships help connect families to essential resources while ensuring they have a secure and supportive place to stay.

Three to four times per year, our host congregations generously provide meals for one week at a time, offering both nourishment and compassion.

Ways You Can Help

No matter your skills or availability, there’s a place for you at FPLC. Here are some ways to get involved:

  • Host Congregations – Provide meals for families in need.
  • Volunteers – Help with meals, childcare, and supportive services.
  • Office Angel – Assist with administrative tasks to keep our program running smoothly.
  • Transportation – Help transport families to job interviews, appointments, or school.
  • Fundraising – Support our mission by organizing or contributing to fundraising events.
  • Board & Committees – Serve on a committee or our Board to help guide FPLC’s mission.
    • Great at marketing? We have a committee for that!
    • Passionate about development? There’s a committee for that too!

Whatever your talents, FPLC has a place for you. By joining a committee or our Board, you’ll not only support local families but also gain valuable networking opportunities.

The Heart of FPLC: Our Volunteers

Volunteers are the lifeline of our program. They cook and deliver meals, play with children, assist with homework, and most importantly, offer kindness and respect to families in need. We welcome volunteers of all ages—including families—who want to make a difference in their community.

The Shelter: A Place to Regain Stability

Families in our program stay in private, apartment-like rooms within our shelter, which also serves as the FPLC office.

  • Employed guests go to work during the day.
  • Unemployed guests work with our case manager, Holly, to find jobs and secure stable housing.
  • Children remain enrolled in school to ensure educational continuity and success.

Supporting FPLC’s Mission

FPLC is a self-sustaining organization that relies on grants, donations, and fundraising to operate. We welcome monetary and material donations, and we’re always looking for fundraising partners.

If you or your congregation are interested in joining our host or support network, please have your pastor, priest, or clergy member contact us at (570) 567-7103.

Together, we can help families in Lycoming County find hope, stability, and a path forward.