Welcome to 2025, Family Promise of Colorado Springs!

For most of us, each year starts with hope and promise. Maybe this year will bring new opportunities, a chance to start fresh, or even to take that amazing step that moves our lives into a whole new reality. Here at Family Promise, we extend our heartfelt wishes that 2025 is a year of prosperity, bounty, and lasting memories of hopes and dreams realized.

We start this year with some exciting news at Family Promise of Colorado Springs and encourage you to join us in any way you can. We will have new events, programs, and ways to engage the community.

We truly appreciate your support in helping families to stay together as they face housing crises.

FPCOS Hires Interim Executive Director

The Board of Trustees is excited to announce that they have hired Tim Close as Interim Executive Director of Family Promise Colorado Springs. He started January 2nd.

Tim is a veteran leader and has lived in Colorado Springs since 2014, working in nonprofits, technology companies, and owned a small business for the past four years. He brings more than 20 years of experience in leadership, strategy, marketing, and fundraising.

"I am excited to join Family Promise Colorado Springs, especially as we are poised to assist more families to stay together during times of housing crisis," he said. "Because of the foundation laid by the Board of Trustees, our supporters, and our staff, 2025 will focus on building on our programs and reaching more families with the resources and aid they need. I would love to welcome anyone who wants to join us in this mission."

You can reach Tim by email: tim.close@familypromisecos.org

A Call for Family Items

Want to make an immediate impact on a family in need? We need critical items for families who otherwise cannot afford household items.

Examples of what we need:

• Diapers and wipes

• Baby food and formula

• Grocery gift cards

• Toilet paper and paper towels

• Milk, eggs, butter

• Meats (ground beef, chicken)

• Non-perishable food items (e.g. canned goods)

• Toiletries (e.g. soap, shampoo, conditioner, lotion)

• Ziplock bags and trash bags

• Dish and bath towels

• Laundry detergent and dryer sheets

Donations can be dropped off at the Family Promise Day House. Drop us an email to let us know when you're coming and we will help you unload.

Want to organize a donation drive? Contact us for resources at office@familypromisecos.org and we'll help you!

$10/Month Makes a Huge Difference

Start 2025 by changing the lives of families facing housing crises. Even $10 each month means more kids will stay with their families as they navigate housing challenges. Join us as we reach families in jeopardy of losing their housing and give them a path to stay together.

Scan the QR code to offer your support today.

Do you know a family facing a housing crisis? (select one)

• I know a family in jeopardy of losing their home
• I know more than one family in jeopardy of losing their home
• I do not know a family in jeopardy of losing their home