Night Without A Bed

Join us on Saturday, June 26th for Night Without A Bed. We are spending the evening raising awareness for families in our community facing poverty.

Spend the night on your floor, in a tent, in your car or even in a treehouse! Post about your experience on social media with the hashtag #NightWithoutABed.

This is a great event for friends, youth groups and colleagues to participate in and create awareness for families who are homeless.

Looking to earn volunteer hours?

• Post on social media 3 times about your experience and tag #NightWithoutABed and #FamilyPromiseOrlando

• Contribute or raise $50 for families facing poverty

• Sign up to fundraise HERE.

• For any questions, email Audrey Silcox at asilcox@familypromiseorlando.org

2020 Annual Report

It is safe to say that 2020 was certainly a whirlwind. Family Promise of Greater Orlando made the most of the resources we were given and served over 150 families. Check out the details in our Annual Report below!

2020 Annual Report

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Meet Kathie Southern!

Learn more about what inspires our newest leader of Family Promise of Greater Orlando below.

Tell us about yourself.

I am a native Floridian and mother to one amazing daughter. I have spent my professional career in nonprofit management, much of that in the child welfare arena working on building up protective factors for families with the goal of preventing child abuse and neglect. I am passionate about strengthening families, advocating for children and the training and development of staff members.

How long have you worked in non-profits?

I have worked in the non-profit sector for 27 years now.

What interested you about working for Family Promise of Greater Orlando?

The mission of Family Promise is a huge reason that I was drawn to the work. Being a part of a family’s journey out of homelessness and into self sufficiency is a very critical and rewarding opportunity. I was also instantly impressed by the commitment and engagement of the staff and board members at Family Promise. There is a passion and heart here that I wanted to be a part of and I knew that my skillset and drive would help us reach our strategic goals.

What are your favorite hobbies?

I love to walk, hike, paddleboard and dance. Being outside fuels me and is always a welcome opportunity for me to recharge and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

What is one thing you wished you had known earlier on in your career?

The critical importance of networking and collaboration with others. The work we do is so important and we can accomplish so much more together. I look forward to working alongside our many partners and supporters to reach new heights together.

Who are three people who have influenced you along the way?

My daughter has been an integral part of my outlook on the work I do. Being a single parent is a challenge, but it also helps keep you focused on the things that matter. She also has become my biggest cheerleader and source of inspiration to accomplish my goals and dreams. The life experience of parenthood is one that has significantly shaped my outlook on helping other parents.

My father has been a constant source of support and guidance as my career has developed. It has been through his influence that I am so committed to equality, justice and advocating for others.

My mother has been my sounding board and encouragement. Relationships are the heart of what we do. There is nobody more committed to maintaining relationships than my mother. I have learned from the best. She has also filled in the gaps and eased the pressure of being a working mother.

What is your vision for Family Promise's future?

My vision for Family Promise is to continue to learn and grow our capacity for helping families, moving that support system upstream whenever possible, so families never have to experience homelessness.