Where would you turn if you were faced with eviction and the threat of homelessness?
Unfortunately, this scenario is repeated over and over again by families looking for resources to provide stability to their household during times of crisis.
The answer may be as close as a call to the office of Family Promise of Sussex County.
Family Promise of Sussex County works to eradicate homelessness in Sussex County and provides resources to strengthen children and families. Sussex County residents in need of services or landlords interested in obtaining additional information can contact the agency at (973) 579-1180 or via email at fpsc@familypromisesussex.org.
Discover how Family Promise affiliates create impactful change throughout the United States at www.familypromise.org.
OUR VISION
The vision of Family Promise of Sussex County is that every individual and family shall have a home, a livelihood, and the chance to build a better future.
OUR MISSION
The mission of Family Promise of Sussex County is to secure housing stability and sustainability for those in crisis… because everyone deserves a home.
OUR STAFF
OUR BOARD of TRUSTEES
OUR HISTORY
Family Promise of Sussex County has been serving the community for 25 years. At its inception, our agency was a grassroots effort to address homelessness in our county and has blossomed into a full spectrum of services to aid those experiencing a housing crisis.
In 2023, Family Promise of Sussex County was able to assist 1315 individuals from 863 households! The mission of Family Promise of Sussex County is to secure housing stability and sustainability for those in crisis… because everyone deserves a home.
Our approach involves both prevention services for individuals and families in danger of losing their homes, and shelter and rehousing services for those already experiencing homelessness.
In recent years, we have expanded the resources available to include Emergency Shelter, Opening Doors: Men’s Day Program, Intensive Case Management Services, Employment and Careering Counseling, Homelessness Prevention, Rapid Rehousing, Shelter Diversion, and Permanent Supportive Housing Programs.
Office Hours are Monday through Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm
Family Promise of Sussex County does not discriminate because of race, color, age, sex, creed, marital status, disability, national origin or ancestry, religion, economic status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sex or political affiliation. This covers all areas of employment, recruitment, advertising, hiring, promotion, demotion, lateral reassignment, transfer, layoff or termination, discharge, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, training, or any other benefits.