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GA SR1624

Resolution

Status

Passed

4/29/2010

Primary Sponsor

Ronald Ramsey

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Origin

Senate

2009-2010 Regular Session

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

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