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Family Overcomes Homelessness
The Fitzgerald Family, a single mother and two children, moved into a FPV shelter in April after being homeless for several months. While the family lived in our shelter, FPV was able to assist the mother in attaining employment and enrolling her children in day care and school. A big Thank…
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A Letter from a Homeless Prevention family
“Let me start by saying that we would have been lost without Family Promise. After our daughter got sick, we emptied our savings accounts. We would have spent and sold everything we had to get her better. After we got her treatments, we tried to put more money away but…
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Congratulations, Carrie!
On Thursday, May 24th, Carrie Prado, Housing Coordinator, was awarded the Community Award for best exemplifying the guiding principles of The Character and Ethics Project. Congratulations Carrie and Thank You for all that you do for the families who are experiencing homelessness!
Family Promise of the Verdugos
Ending Homelessness, One Family at a Time
Our Mission
Family Promise of the Verdugos is a non-profit organization providing assistance to homeless children and their family. Working in partnership with local faith-based congregations and other community resources; Family Promise provides food, shelter, counseling support and job readiness training resulting in self-reliance and a more stable future for situationally-homeless families.
Who Do We Help
We assist situationally-homeless families with children return to sustainable independence…whether this means helping them find employment or housing or both.
How Many Families May We Serve
Up to four families can be served at once. The actual number of individuals varies depending on the make up of each family but will never exceed 14.
Length of Stay in FPV
While FPV emphasizes being a 60-day Back to Work program, families may remain in the program for up to 90 days. The average length of stay has been between 41-72 days and it is anticipated this quick turn around time can be maintained.
Success Rate
Family Promise of the Verdugos, since 2010 has graduated over 100 families and none have returned to homelessness.
Family Overcomes Homelessness
The Fitzgerald Family, a single mother and two children, moved into a FPV shelter in April after being homeless for several months. While the family lived in our shelter, FPV was able to assist the mother in attaining employment and enrolling her children in day care and school. A big Thank…
A Letter from a Homeless Prevention family
“Let me start by saying that we would have been lost without Family Promise. After our daughter got sick, we emptied our savings accounts. We would have spent and sold everything we had to get her better. After we got her treatments, we tried to put more money away but…
Congratulations, Carrie!
On Thursday, May 24th, Carrie Prado, Housing Coordinator, was awarded the Community Award for best exemplifying the guiding principles of The Character and Ethics Project. Congratulations Carrie and Thank You for all that you do for the families who are experiencing homelessness!
For the LOVE of Reading
A very special Thank You to Cindy Pena-Sperger, Action Team Leader of “For the LOVE of Reading” and her team who came to spend time with the families in our shelter and alumni of FPV! Cindy and her team of community members – mothers, teachers, students, and neighbors – committed to empowering…
Homeless Prevention
Earlier this month, FPV helped the Garduno Family from becoming homeless. The family of three, a single mother and two daughters, contacted FPV about being behind on rent and receiving an eviction letter. The Gardunos became behind on rent and was struggling to catch up because they were focused on…
Families Back in Housing!
Perez Family The Perez Family, a single mother and two daughters, moved into the FPV Shelter in February of 2018 after having lost their apartment and living with various friends. While the family lived in our shelter, FPV was able to assist the mother attain employment while the two daughters consistently…
Rotary Club of Burbank Awards Grant
On Tuesday, April 17th, the Burbank Rotary Foundation awarded Family Promise of the Verdugos (FPV) a grant of $6,000. The Rotary Club of Burbank has been serving our community with projects benefiting youth, seniors, the poor and vulnerable. This year, the Burbank Rotary Foundation focused their attention on programs concerning homeless services. …
CORNHOLE Tournament
Join the FUN! 1st Annual Family Promise CORNHOLE Tournament Saturday, June 30, 2018 Location: St. Francis Xavier – 3801 Scott Road, Burbank, CA 91504 Registration Starts at 12:00PM Bags Fly at 1:00PM Entry Fee’s Team of 2: $80.00 Single Player: $40.00 Non-Player with Beer Tastings: $30.00 Non-Player without Beer Tastings…
Family Overcomes Homelessness
We are thrilled to share the success of another FPV Family during the month of March. Jacqui, along with her 2 year old son, Jayden, were homeless a month before living in our shelter for the past 31 days. Jacqui’s oldest son has been living with some friends and working,…
Soroptimist Glendale awards Grant!
On Thursday, March 15, 2018, FPV staff were invited to attend the Annual Soropitimist Glendale Grants Awards Luncheon. The group presented FPV with a $3,000 Grant to support our program that helps women and their children overcome homelessness with job support and healthy lifestyles. Funds are earmarked to help mothers secure employment,…