FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jesse O. Todd
05/29/2024 Executive Director
Family Promise of Monroe County Receives Grant from Clayton® and Family Promise National to Support Families in Monroe & Jackson Counties
-- A Future Begins at Home grant program helps families facing homelessness remain in their homes and regain stability --
Sparta, WI -- Family Promise of Monroe County was recently awarded a $20,000.00 grant from Clayton and Family Promise National that will ensure families in Monroe and Jackson Counties receive the support they need to remain safely housed.
The grant is a portion of the $1.3 million dollars that Clayton and Family Promise National are dispersing to the Family Promise network nationwide. The funds are a result of the recently announced partnership extension between Family Promise and Clayton. A Future Begins at Home, the program that arose from the collaboration focuses on helping families who face homelessness remain in their homes and quickly regain stability. Since its inception in 2019, A Future Begins at Home has catalyzed millions in additional funding, resulting in more than 25,000 families served.
“The money from FP National and Clayton Homes will provide much-needed relief and bolster the success of our prevention programs in Monroe & Jackson Counties.”
In addition to the grant program, Clayton has donated 16 homes to the Family Promise network since 2019. These homes are used primarily as transitional housing for families working with Family Promise. The homes allow families to stay together and regain stability as they work to find a new home.
ABOUT CLAYTON
Founded in 1956, Clayton is committed to opening doors to a better life and building happyness® through homeownership. A Berkshire Hathaway company, Clayton is a leading single-family, values-driven home builder dedicated to attainable housing, sustainable practices, and creating a world-class experience for customers and team members. The company’s portfolio includes a comprehensive range of site-built, modern manufactured, Tiny, CrossMod® and modular housing. In 2023, Clayton built more than 52,000 homes across the country. For more information, visit claytonhomes.com.
CrossMod is a registered trademark of the Manufactured Housing Institute.
ABOUT FAMILY PROMISE OF MONROE COUNTY
Founded in Tomah, WI, in 2012 and operating since 2019, Family Promise of Monroe County is the leading nonprofit addressing the crisis of family homelessness in Monroe and Jackson Counties. The organization tackles the range of issues that can lead to homelessness. From prevention services to emergency shelter and housing to post-program stabilization, Family Promise of Monroe County ensures families develop vital skills, access critical resources, and receive ongoing support to achieve lasting independence. The organization has served over 350 individuals since its founding. To learn more about Family Promise of Monroe County, visit www.familypromiseofmonroecounty.com.
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