Family Promise of the Verdugos
Ending Homelessness, One Family at a Time
Our Mission
To assist families experiencing homelessness in gaining independence by transitioning into permanent housing and employment, with the support of our community.
Who Do We Help
We assist 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
In the 90-Day Shelter we serve up to four families at once. The actual number of individuals varies depending on the make up of each family but will never exceed 14. However, through the combined efforts of all programming we serve nearly 50 households per day.
Length of Stay in FPV
While FPV emphasizes being a 90-day Back to Work programThe average length of stay has been between 54 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 300 families. In 2018, 97% of families attained housing.
About Us
Family Promise of the Verdugos (FPV) is a non-profit homeless service agency. Since 2010, FPV has operated a successful 90-Day shelter in partnership with local congregations. In 2017, FPV began a partnership with the City of Burbank to implement two variations of Rapid Rehousing. And, in 2019, in partnership with the Burbank Housing Corporation and City of Burbank we opened our first Transitional Housing program called Jerry's Promise. Through all these services and more we provide services to nearly 50 households per day.
A Tribute from Sylva!
Thank you to Sylva Yessaian, a member of Burbank First Christian Church, who recently wrote a book describing her story about her family’s journey from Armenia to Iran to the United States. Sylva share’s her family’s experience of being homeless. Sylva has a passion to support others in need and…
NZH Fitness Supports FPV
On Thursday, February 16, Family Promise’s friend Nzhde Avag-Petrosian owner of NZH Fitness in Glendale held a fitness workshop dedicated to our agency. Nzhde donated 100% of the proceeds to Family Promise. This is Nzhde’s second time supporting our agency with a total of nearly $2,000 in proceeds between both…
Dignity Health Awards Grant
On Tuesday, February 11th, Family Promise of the Verdugos was awarded a $25,000 grant to support the Case Management program. The Dignity Health grants committee focused on the health needs of Glendale based on the Community Health Needs Assessment that was completed in 2019. As a result of the assessment,…
GALA: POSTPONED
Click Here to Purchase TICKETS, SPONSORSHIPS AND PROGRAM AD’S or visit FPVGala.GiveSmart.comJoin us for the 6th Annual Gala & Awards: Family Promise Goes Hollywood!The event will take place onFriday, June 19, 2020inside the Universal Studios Theme Park 2020 IMPACT Honoree This year, we are proud to present the IMPACT Award…
Thank You Jet Aviation!
We would like to thank our partners at Jet Aviation in Burbank for supporting Family Promise for a second consecutive year. Our good friend, Kara Carrier and HR Business Partner at Jet Aviation, rallied her colleagues in adopting four of our families. The entire staff at Jet Aviation provided gifts for the families that…
Lugo Family Secures Housing
After losing his home this single dad of two faced homelessness head on. The family’s journey included support from our partners at the Glendale YWCA who referred the family to our staff at Family Promise. After getting to the root of homelessness and providing constant counseling this family of three was able…
Campbell Family Move Into Housing
Big congratulations to the Campbell family. The single mother and her three young children found themselves homeless after losing employment and eventually housing. The family moved into our crisis housing program offered by our partners at LA Family Housing. The mother received constant counseling from our Housing Navigator while focusing on new…
Disney Annual Adopt a Family Day
This past month, the Walt Disney Company held their annual Disney Adopt-A-Family program. This annual event rallys hundreds of Disney employees to adopt families living in shelters or transitional housing from various organizations, including Family Promise. Each family receives a series of gifts that are personalized especially for them, from toys to clothes…
Providence St. Joseph Coordinates Holiday Drive
For the fourth year in a row, Family Promise has had the privilege of benefiting from the Providence St. Joseph Medical Center holiday drive. This year, Family Promise staff were able to go on a “shopping spree” to select items that will aid the families in our 90-day shelter and rapid rehousing program. Crucial…
ED Joins Chamber Board
Congratulations to our Executive Director Albert Hernandez, who was recently appointed to the Burbank Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Albert continues to support our community beyond the Family Promise doors, and this new position will help bring positive growth to those that call Burbank their home.