families as the host church lost power and water . In addition , we had to find a safe space during the day for those unable to go to work and for their children , since the schools were closed .”
Nelson spoke on what it was like helping their families after the damage of their building .
“ We also had to locate daily shower facilities for our guest families and serve three meals each day ,” Nelson said . “ Webster Presbyterian Church came to our immediate rescue by offering a safe space during the day after their doors had been closed at the beginning of the pandemic .”
Nelson recounted that Clear Lake Christian Church allowed them to use their shower facilities and many individuals reached out with meals and helped them move everything out of their Day Center into storage .
“ After they regained power , Bay Area Christian Church allowed us to rent space from them for our daily operations ,” Nelson said . “ We are extremely grateful to our community for taking the many risks to help us during this time of need .”
As Family Promise of Clear Creek continues to get past the effects of Winter Storm Uri , Nelson assures that they are dedicated more than ever to their mission .
“ We are here to strengthen our community by serving families desperately wanting to regain their stability and independence ,” Nelson said . “ We have a program that offers many ways for you to get involved and make an impact .
Nelson spoke on ways the League City community can get further involved with Family Promise .
“ We offer many ways for our community to make an impact ,” Nelson said . “ It just depends on what you ’ d like to do .”
Here are ways one can volunteer with Family Promise :
• Volunteer weekly with day-to-day operations
• Teach a class
• Mentor a child or their family
• Offer employment opportunities
• Host a drive for cleaning supplies , toiletries
• Prepare a meal
• Overnight volunteer at one of our host churches
• Support our fundraising events like the upcoming Family Promise Giving Day
• Make a monetary donation Have another idea on how you ’ d like to make an impact on our community ? You can call Family Promise at 832-932-3963 .”
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