Family Promise of WNY Receives $300,000 Grant From the KeyBank Foundation - the Largest Gift in the Organization's History
Family Promise of WNY has received a $300,000 grant from the KeyBank Foundation, marking the largest gift in the organization's history. The grant will support capacity building for a second emergency family shelter site in Buffalo, projected to open in 2027. The funding will enable the addition of two key positions: a Housing Specialist and a Development Director. The expansion will more than double their capacity to serve Erie County's homeless families, addressing a critical need as over 100 families currently seek shelter nightly. Family Promise of WNY is one of only two emergency shelters in Erie County keeping families together, with over 70% of their guests being children.
Family Promise of WNY ha ricevuto un finanziamento di 300.000 dollari dalla KeyBank Foundation, segnando il regalo più grande nella storia dell'organizzazione. Il finanziamento supporterà la costruzione di una seconda struttura di emergenza per famiglie a Buffalo, prevista per aprire nel 2027. I fondi permetteranno l'aggiunta di due posizioni chiave: uno Specialista in Alloggi e un Direttore dello Sviluppo. L'espansione raddoppierà più del loro attuale capacità di servire le famiglie senza fissa dimora della contea di Erie, affrontando un bisogno critico poiché oltre 100 famiglie cercano attualmente rifugio ogni notte. Family Promise of WNY è uno dei soli due rifugi d'emergenza nella contea di Erie che mantiene le famiglie unite, con oltre il 70% dei loro ospiti composto da bambini.
Family Promise of WNY ha recibido una de la KeyBank Foundation, marcando la donación más grande en la historia de la organización. La subvención apoyará la creación de un segundo refugio de emergencia para familias en Buffalo, programado para abrir en 2027. La financiación permitirá la incorporación de dos puestos clave: un Especialista en Vivienda y un Director de Desarrollo. La expansión más que duplicará su capacidad para atender a las familias sin hogar del condado de Erie, abordando una necesidad crítica ya que más de 100 familias buscan refugio cada noche. Family Promise of WNY es uno de solo dos refugios de emergencia en el condado de Erie que mantiene a las familias unidas, con más del 70% de sus huéspedes siendo niños.
Family Promise of WNY는 KeyBank Foundation으로부터 30만 달러의 보조금을 받았으며, 이는 조직 역사상 가장 큰 기부입니다. 이 보조금은 2027년에 개장할 예정인 버팔로의 두 번째 긴급 가족 보호소 사이트를 위한 역량 강화를 지원할 것입니다. 자금은 주택 전문가와 개발 이사라는 두 가지 핵심 포지션 추가를 가능하게 할 것입니다. 확장은 에리 카운티의 무주택 가족을 수용할 수 있는 능력을 두 배 이상 증가시켜, 매일 밤 100개 이상의 가족이 대피소를 찾는다는 중요한 필요를 해결합니다. Family Promise of WNY는 가족을 함께 지켜주는 에리 카운티의 유일한 두 개의 긴급 보호소 중 하나로, 70% 이상의 게스트가 어린이입니다.
Family Promise of WNY a reçu une subvention de 300 000 dollars de la KeyBank Foundation, marquant le plus grand don de l'histoire de l'organisation. La subvention soutiendra le développement d'un deuxième site d'abri d'urgence pour familles à Buffalo, prévu pour ouvrir en 2027. Ce financement permettra l'ajout de deux postes clés : un Spécialiste en Logement et un Directeur du Développement. L'extension plus que doublera leur capacité à servir les familles sans abri du comté d'Erie, répondant à un besoin critique alors que plus de 100 familles cherchent actuellement refuge chaque nuit. Family Promise of WNY est l'un des deux seuls abris d'urgence dans le comté d'Erie à maintenir les familles ensemble, avec plus de 70 % de leurs invités étant des enfants.
Family Promise of WNY hat einen 300.000-Dollar-Zuschuss von der KeyBank Foundation erhalten, was die größte Spende in der Geschichte der Organisation darstellt. Der Zuschuss wird den Kapazitätsaufbau für einen zweiten Notunterkunftsstandort für Familien in Buffalo unterstützen, der voraussichtlich im Jahr 2027 eröffnet wird. Die Finanzierung ermöglicht die Schaffung von zwei Schlüsselpositionen: einem Wohnungsfachmann und einem Entwicklungsdirektor. Die Erweiterung wird die Fähigkeit zur Unterstützung von Obdachlosenfamilien im Erie County mehr als verdoppeln und damit einen kritischen Bedarf ansprechen, da derzeit über 100 Familien jede Nacht Schutz suchen. Family Promise of WNY ist eines von nur zwei Notunterkünften im Erie County, die Familien zusammenhalten, wobei über 70 % ihrer Gäste Kinder sind.
- Secured $300,000 grant funding over three years
- Planned expansion will double service capacity by 2027
- Addition of two strategic positions to improve operations
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Grant will fund capacity building for a second emergency family shelter site in Buffalo. Projected to open in 2027, the new shelter site will more than double Family Promise's ability to serve the Erie County family homeless population.
NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / November 20, 2024 / Family Promise of WNY, an emergency family homeless shelter, has received a KeyBank Foundation Grant for
"Family homelessness is at crisis levels in our community right now. On any given night, there are over 100 families who need a space in shelter - but there are simply no spaces for them. That is why we are trying to open a second family shelter," said Luanne Firestone, Executive Director of Family Promise. "Taking a small organization to the next level is hard. We are simply overwhelmed by and grateful for the opportunity that this KeyBank Foundation grant provides to our growing shelter program. We are confident that this capacity-building grant will allow us to house families faster and provide the strongest foundation possible for our future expansion in the community."
"Family Promise of WNY serves a vital role in our community, keeping families experiencing homelessness together by offering emergency housing and compassionate support as they work to find their way back home," said KeyBank Buffalo Market President Michael McMahon. "Their mission and work gives children and their families hope. We believe in their work and are excited to help them grow and serve more people."
"This grant to Family Promise of WNY is symbolic of the partnerships KeyBank works to forge in the communities we serve," said KeyBank Buffalo Corporate Responsibility Officer Chiwuike Owunwanne. "Securing safe and decent housing is a first step out of homelessness and gives children and their families a chance to move forward to brighter futures."
Family Promise of WNY is one of just two emergency family shelters in Erie County that keep families together through the crisis of homelessness. Over
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