LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) - They have been transforming the lives of families facing homelessness in Lima and Allen County for nearly two decades.
Lima-Allen County Family Promise is the only shelter in the area that keeps families together during homelessness. The program provides stability as families work to regain their independence. Last year, 39 families, including 78 children, received assistance, with more than 13,000 meals served. The organization relies heavily on donations to fulfill its mission and hopes the community recognizes the need.
Lima-Allen County Family Promise provides stability as families work to regain their independence.
Family Promise is hosting its “Have a Heart” fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 8, at its facility on Gloria Avenue. The evening will feature food, auctions, and testimonies from families whose lives have been changed by the program.
"We are all so blessed, those of us that have homes, we have a shower, we have a kitchen, we have a bed to sleep in. A lot of these families, they're living in tents. They're out on the street, they are living in their cars," said Bev Beery, board member at the Family Promise of Lima-Allen County.
Tickets are $25 and available at the Family Promise office, located at 604 Gloria Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with dinner at 6 p.m.
