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  • Worship
    • Worship Services
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  • About
    • About Grace
    • Our Staff
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  • Education
    • Christian Education
    • 3K - 5K Sunday School
    • 1st - 5th Sunday School
    • Confirmation
    • Youth Groups
    • Bible Study
  • Calendar
    • Grace Events Calendar
  • Ministries
    • Adult Literacy Center of Ozaukee County
    • Circle of Empowerment
    • Grace Groups
    • Family Promise
    • The Mt. Meru Coffee Project
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What is Family Promise?

Family Promise is an Ozaukee County program that helps homeless and low-income families achieve sustainable independence. We recognize that poverty is a multifaceted problem that requires a multifaceted response from the community. We provide food, shelter, and support services for homeless families through the hands-on work of our many volunteers. We provide advice and advocacy for at-risk families to prevent their becoming homeless. And we educate people about poverty and the means to combat it.

We are one of many independent Affiliates in 44 states (and counting). At the heart of our work is the Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN). The IHN marshals existing local resources to provide for homeless families as they work to get back on their feet. These resources include available congregational spaces, donated goods, and – most importantly – volunteers.

Grace is proud to be one of the Interfaith Hospitality Network sites in Ozaukee County.  Our worshiping community provides volunteer staffing and meals 6 weeks a year as part of our commitment to supporting our neighbors in need.
Learn more about Family Promise Here
​Upcoming Family Promise Weeks at Grace:
Meals are prepared by volunteers and delivered to the PortLight Shelter in Port Washington for current Family Promise participants. Grace will be hosting meals for Family Promise the following weeks in 2026:
  • January 26-30
  • March 16-20
  • May 25-29
  • September 14-18
  • November 23-27​​
​​Current 2026 signups can be found at: 
March Meal Signups
May Meal Signups
September Meal Signups
November Meal Signups
  • Gift Cards:  Walmart, Amazon, Grocery stores, Dollar Tree, & Fast food. These are great to have on hand for those in immediate need (both at Portlight and at the main office).
  • Febreeze Air Mist Air Freshener
  • Toilet Bowl Cleaner
  • Laundry Detergent Pods
  • Mucinex Congestion & Cough Medicine
  • Toilet Paper
  • Size 4 diapers
Items can be purchased locally and dropped off at the main Family Promise office in Port Washington, at Grace (please clearly label and leave in the office) or by ordering from Amazon using this link:  
Family Promise Amazon Wish List
Question on what volunteering entails? 
Contact Aaron, [email protected] or Susan, [email protected] for more details.

How can I support Family Promise in other ways?
Check this page for urgently needed items. You can order items from the Amazon link listed above, or purchase locally and drop off at the main office in Port Washington.
Share this page with friends and family who might also be interested in supporting a wonderful local group in need!

How can you become part of the Grace/Family Promise Volunteer Community?
Contact Aaron or Susan for more details or sign up for a task through our Signup Genius link above!

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715 6th Ave
Grafton, WI 53024
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