Family Promise of Greater Kingsport

AKA:

Family Promise - Kingsport

Description:

Family Promise of Greater Kingsport, Inc (formerly known as Interfaith Hospitality Network of Greater Kingsport) is a homeless shelter for families with minor children in the Kingsport area / We work with a group of churches that provide overnight accommodations and meals for the guests who are in our program /

Families with children make up the fastest growing segment of the homeless population / FPGK provides a safe, family oriented place to stay, nutritious meals, and mentoring to help homeless families with children under 18 on their quest to regain independence /

FPGK is the only shelter in Kingsport currently able to accommodate two parent families, families with teenaged boys, and single fathers with teenaged girls / Caring community and staff members provide guidance, encouragement and supportive services to help families find and retain permanent housing /

We have a self sufficiency program for up to 90 days

Hours:

Business Hours:
Monday-Friday; 8:00AM-12:00PM, 12:30PM-5:00PM

Intake Process:

Call

Eligibility:

For Families With Minor Children ONLY

Is Shelter?

Yes

Date of Official Change:

September 9, 2022

Wishlist:

Day Center: deodorant, family-size shampoo, hair brushes, Kleenexes, paper plates, paper towels, napkins, plastic forks and spoons, dish and laundry detergent, business-size envelopes, ink pens, Post-it notes, highlighters, and letter-size file folders

Legal Status:

Other