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GA SR1624
Resolution
Status
Passed
4/29/2010
Primary Sponsor
Ronald Ramsey
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AI Summary
- Recognizes and commends Family Promise, Inc., a family service organization founded on October 27, 1986, by Karen Olson as the first Interfaith Hospitality Network in Summit, New Jersey
- The national Family Promise network, formed in 1988, operates over 160 affiliates in 39 states with more than 120,000 volunteers from 5,000 religious congregations working to break the cycle of homelessness
- 77 percent of families entering Family Promise's program found sustainable housing, with the organization providing safe shelter, intensive case management, and assistance finding housing and jobs
- The organization coordinates with existing community service providers to ensure efficient delivery of services and reduce duplication of efforts
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit a copy of the resolution to Family Promise, Inc.
Legislative Description
Family Promise, Inc.; recognize
Last Action
Senate Read and Adopted
4/29/2010
Full Bill Text
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