We are proud to share the impact of your recent support of Family Promise of the South Bay, as depicted in their latest monthly report. Christian Action Ministry extends its heartfelt gratitude to all who generously donated a total of $1,380 to Family Promise in August. We are immensely thankful for your contributions, and we invite you to explore the inspiring stories that showcase the tangible results of your generous support.

Current updates:

• Shelter Family Housed: 1 

• New Shelter Family: 1 single mom and 3 year old son

• Transitional House: 1 new single mom and 10 year old son

• ICMS Housed: 9

• Car Donation matched: 1

• Current shelter waitlist: 180 families

  • 28 families on waitlist enrolled in Paramount/Shelter/Prevention/Diversion Program

Naomi:

We are excited to share that Naomi has exited our shelter program and is getting ready to move into her new home! For those who have been following her journey in our past emails, her life has been changing quickly over the past few months. Thanks to our incredible faith-based communities and connections, she is now a proud owner of a Buick, and recently secured a three bedroom apartment in Bellflower. We are grateful for all of the ways her case manager, Kris, was able to guide and advocate for her in this journey. Naomi is now connected to our Stabilization Program which will continue to guide her in sustaining housing stability and independence. For everyone who has participated in the Sunday Family Picnics and volunteered with Summer Camp and has served Naomi's family, we send our sincerest gratitude for the impact you have made.

Kimiya: Recipient of car donation

Kimiya was raised in New Mexico by a single father; her mother was an addict that abandoned her at three years old. She’s a mother of four; two boys ages ten and eight, and two daughters ages two and four. The father of the two boys was abusive to her. The first time he hurt their son she left.
She began services with Family Promise in March 2022 while she was at a homeless shelter called Lydia’s House in Long Beach.  We supported her with housing navigation and advocated on her behalf to her current landlord.  We were able to get her successfully housed in spite of several barriers including a low credit score, and lack of sufficient income. 
She is currently attending Long Beach Community College to get her Associates Degree, with a long term goal of getting a Bachelors in Psychology.  We referred her to the work program with Pacific Gateway, and she has a job interview this week. She is a very sweet, kind and responsible person who is reaching for the stars to better her situation for herself and her children. We are grateful for the support and guidance of her case manager, Iris.

Please see photos of car donor Kerry and Kimiya below. 

We are so grateful for all of our community partners!