(formerly  IHN - Interfaith Hospitality Network)
Family Promise Rochester is the only shelter for families in the greater Rochester area. Family Promise Rochester works to provide shelter, stability, skills and support to families facing homelessness. Family Promise Rochester began over 17 years ago as Interfaith Hospitality Network, a group of churches working together to provide food and shelter for homeless families. The tireless work of these early volunteers has helped us grow and become Family Promise Rochester. 

In 2006, we re-branded our organization to Family Promise Rochester and joined a nationwide organization with over 200 affiliates. As Family Promise Rochester, we have added three components to our existing Interfaith Hospitality Network. These additional programmatic branches offer individualized skill building and supports, which are vital factors in stopping the cycle of poverty and moving families towards sustainable success. Another branch is our Community Housing program which provides long-term stable housing options for families who have successfully completed their goals in the shelter program. The final branch of Family Promise Rochester’s programs is our Family Mentorship Program. This program is in its infancy. It works to pair newly entering families with graduates of the program. This allows families to share their experiences, wisdom and common struggles. We would love to grow the capacity for our Family Mentorship.

The need for volunteers continues.  There are many ways you can serve Family Promise. 

Many of our Pax Christi parishioners volunteer for this community organization.
Join them!