Although we try to keep an attitude of gratitude going all throughout the year, this time of year really heightens that special feeling. What with Thanksgiving plans in full bloom, we certainly want to keep very much in mind that many families are struggling, these days more than ever.
Our family has been fortunate to get involved with a very special national yet grass roots-driven interfaith organization called Family Promise, whose mission is to help homeless and low-income families achieve sustainable independence.
Family Promise helps families in immediate need of shelter, food, hospitality and support services to enable them to gain housing, employment and, importantly, to create a firm foundation for lasting independence. Family Promise gives its volunteers an opportunity to respond to the moral calling to help society’s most vulnerable: children and their families who have lost their homes.
Recently, our family had the distinct pleasure of having dinner with a group of Family Promise residents. We prepared and served a big pot of vegetable chili along with all the fixings and then broke bread together.
It went over so well, we’ve been asked to provide the same meal again. Adults and kids seemed to love it! If you’d like the chili recipe, you can get it here, and more information about the special organization Family Promise, click here.
And do check out their Houses for Change project, a fun crafts project for kids to raise awareness of homelessness.
Do you have your own way you like to give back, whether around the holidays or any other time of year?
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