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How You Can Help Make a Difference

Family Promise of WNY survives because of community kindness and goodwill. You don't need to donate thousands of dollars or hundreds of hours of service to make a difference. In fact, you can make a meaningful change for your neighbors in need with one hour of volunteer work or a single donation of clothing, food, or furniture. Below are ways you can help us in our mission to respond to the needs of homeless families in Western New York.


Make a Financial Contribution

Give the gift of a financial donation that will help Family Promise of WNY provide food, shelter, and support services to homeless families in need. All financial contributions made to the Family Promise of WNY are used to support our local organization and no contribution is ever too small.

If you would like to support Family Promise of WNY you can click the Donate button below or send a check payable to:

Family Promise of WNY
16 Glendhu Place
Buffalo, NY 14210




Make a Wish List Donation

Below is our Wish List for items that we use to maintain the Day Center and most importantly supply to our families. We are always in need of the following items:

Bathroom Supplies:

  • Toilet Paper
  • Hygiene Products
  • Hand Soap
  • Shampoo & Conditioner
  • Disposable Razors
  • Tissues

Cleaning Supplies:

  • Lysol Wipes & Spray
  • Windex
  • Toilet Cleaner
  • Sponges
  • Dish Soap
  • Paper Towels

Children Supplies:

  • Diapers
  • Pull Ups
  • Wipes
  • New packages of socks (all sizes)
  • New packages of underware (all Sizes)

Laundry Supplies:

  • Detergent
  • Dryer Sheets
  • Fabric Softner

Medical Supplies:

  • Child & Adult Cold Medicine
  • Child & Adult Ibuprofen
  • Thermometers

Gift Cards:

  • Wegmans
  • Tops
  • Walmart
  • Payless
  • Super Cuts

Back to School:

  • Backpacks
  • Stationary
  • Pens & Pencils

Overnight Supplies:

  • New Pillows

Storage Supplies:

  • Storage Totes (all sizes)

If you would like to donate any of the above items on the Wish List please contact Family Promise of WNY at 821-9100 or info@fpwny.org to make arrangements for delivery or pick-up.


Become a Host Site

Family Promise of WNY could not help its families without the help and support of its host sites that provide lodging, meals and hospitality for our families in need. If you are a faith congregation and would like to learn more about becoming a host site, please contact us.


Volunteer

We are always in need of talented and dedicated volunteers. Below are a number of ways for you to volunteer with Family Promise of WNY:

Day Center:

Family Promise of WNY can use your help at our Day Center.

  • Sort and organize our donations
  • Data Entry
  • Help prepare for new families

Host Site:

Volunteers from host congregations provide hospitality to Family Promise guest families through their church, synagogue or place of worship. We welcome volunteers of all ages. These volunteers help us provide meals, overnight hospitality, and a friendly face to our families. Other volunteer jobs include:

  • Cooking and/or hosting dinner
  • Spending the evening with guest families chatting, tutoring kids or playing games
  • Sleeping overnight in the congregation
  • Coordinating children’s crafts and activities
  • Donating needed supplies for the host week
  • Setting up and breaking down guest families’ rooms

Support Site:

Volunteers from support congregations provide volunteers of nearby host congregations with added help and team support. These volunteers may find themselves doing any of the congregations duties above.

Special Events/Board Committees:

Family Promise needs many volunteers who are interested in assisting with special events or serving on a Board committee.

If you are interested in volunteering with Family Promise of WNY or would like more information about volunteer opportunities please contact us at 821-9100 or info@fpwny.org


Our Sponsors for the 2012 Volunteer Conference

Family Promise would like to thank all of our sponsors for their generous donations that will help

make our Volunteer Conference a huge Success. Sponsors for the Conference include Rich Products, Evans Bank, BJ's

Wholesale, TOPS Friendly Markets, Orchard Park Cafe, and Prentice Office Equipments.