Emergency Shelter
Our shelter program and warm hospitality is the foundation of the Family Promise model.
We believe every child deserves a home.
Family Promise of the Lower Cape Fear provides safe temporary shelter that keeps families together and helps them take the steps toward permanent housing.
Working with community resources, Family Promise provides comprehensive and targeted services, including extensive case management, to address challenges, achieve goals, and plan for long-term independence.
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Eligibility Requirements:
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Reside in Brunswick, New Hanover, or Pender County.
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Have a minor (under 18) dependent child or legal guardianship of a minor dependent in your care.
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Are experiencing homelessness or in an unsafe living environment.
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Please note our shelter property is located in New Hanover County.
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How to apply for Emergency Shelter:
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Complete the on-line application below:
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A LONG-TERM SOLUTION
Not only does our 98% success rate mean many more families stably housed, it is also a tremendous cost saver to the community as diversion from far more expensive interventions. Our approach of keeping families together, identifying their strengths, and partnering with the community for solutions means that families are at much lower risk of returning to homelessness.
THE BOTTOM LINE
Family Promise changes lives. We served 176 parents and children last year, giving them the ability to realize their true potential. We also change the lives of our 350+ volunteers, giving them a meaningful outreach right in their own communities.