LAGC Golf Tournament Supports Family Promise

We are very excited to announce that the Lafayette Association of General Contractors has adopted Family Promise of Acadiana to be its partner in the organization's 21st Annual Charity Golf Tournament. The tournament will be held Friday, May 14th at Acadian Hills Country Club. As a partner, Family Promise will assist with event organization and in return, a portion of this year’s contributions will be donated to Family Promise.

The four-person scramble offers two time slots: 8 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. The $100 per player entry fee includes lunch, green fees, cart, range balls and two mulligans.

If you would like to play in the tournament, be a sponsor or donate a door prize, you can download the registration form here: LAGC ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT FORM.

If you would like to volunteer to help on tournament day, please email DIRECTOR@FAMILYPROMISEACADIANA.ORG.

Family Promise Po-Boy Sale

The Family Promise of Acadiana brisket po-boy sale is approaching with a sale date of Tuesday, May 4th, and orders due by Friday, April 30.

Brisket po-boy and chips are $6 per order with delivery for orders of ten or more. Orders can be picked up at First United Methodist Church.

Download your order form here: BRISKET PO-BOY SALE ORDER FORM

For information about Family Promise of Acadiana, call 233.3447 or email DIRECTOR@FAMILYPROMISEACADIANA.ORG.

Partnership with The HUT will contribute funds to Family Promise

A partnership with a new Lafayette business will benefit the finances of Family Promise of Acadiana, a nonprofit coalition helping families without homes achieve and sustain their independence.

Family Promise will receive a portion of profits made by The HUT (Hand Up Thrift), a thrift store scheduled to open this month. Owners Joy Miguez, Jolynn Moncrief and Debbie Fischer have dedicated 20 percent of the operation's first-year profit to be distributed among three or four local nonprofit organizations. In addition, The HUT will offer merchandise vouchers and work opportunities to Family Promise guests.

Individuals can donate items to The HUT in the name of Family Promise of Acadiana. The donor will get a receipt for tax purposes, and Family Promise will receive credit for the items donated. Items accepted include clothing, furniture and general household items (no large appliances). Donations can be dropped off at The HUT, 105 Leonie St., Lafayette. Pickup of donated items can be scheduled, if necessary.

"We're very excited about this partnership," says Renee Menard, Family Promise director. "The additional income will be a tremendous aid in stabilizing our budget, and the supplemental benefits to our guest families is a great fit with our goal of helping people achieve independence."

For information about donating goods to The HUT, call 704-4444. For information about Family Promise of Acadiana, call 233.3447 or email DIRECTOR@FAMILYPROMISEACADIANA.ORG.

Volunteer to help us keep the promise

Family Promise of Acadiana invites you to become more involved by actively serving on one of our committees in 2010. We're looking for volunteers to assist on three committees:

Financial/Fund Development
- Develop annual budget with assistance from Director.
- Analyze income and prospective income to determine short falls.
- Develop annual fundraisers to ensure financial security of program.

Board Development
- Develop new by-laws.
- Approve job descriptions of Director, Case Manager and Office Assistant.
- Recruit new board and committee members.
- Conduct orientation of new board and committee members.

Public Relations
- Develop relationships with local media.
- Create promotions for fundraisers.
- Assist with writing of newsletter.
- Develop calendar of activities to be sent out on regular basis.

Your participation makes a real difference in the lives of our clients. To sign up or for more information, call 233.3447 or email DIRECTOR@FAMILYPROMISEACADIANA.ORG.