| A Letter from our Executive Director |
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Dear Friends,
As we close out this year, I am deeply humbled by what we’ve accomplished together. In 2025, Family Promise of Martin County walked alongside more than 250 families facing housing insecurity. One family even crossed the threshold into homeownership—a milestone that reminds us why we do this work. Our housing capacity has grown to 12 apartments, and soon we will add five tiny homes, expanding the ways we can provide stability. We’ve prevented nearly 30 families from losing their homes and helped five families quickly re-enter housing. Beyond shelter, we’ve continued to invest in parents—helping them build skills, gain experience, and pursue higher income for a more secure future.
Yet, as we celebrate, we also acknowledge the challenges ahead. Not all families’ journeys look the same. Some need only a few months of transitional housing before moving on to independence. Others, despite working full-time and caring for children, require much longer—especially when mental health struggles or past trauma are part of the story.
These cases call for permanent supportive housing, a program that faces shrinking funding. Still, we remain committed to innovation: contracting with private therapists for continuity of care, offering financial planning, and requiring career advancement programs. Each success and setback teaches us something new, and each pattern we see becomes an opportunity for creative solutions.
Looking toward 2026, we anticipate new programs and procedures to better serve our local workforce families with children. Our mission remains clear: to provide shelter, housing, and a path to independence—because a healthier community begins with stability for every family. Thank you for standing with us. Your partnership makes this work possible, and we can’t wait to share what’s next as we gather in January to dream and plan for a brighter tomorrow.
With gratitude and hope,
Madeleine Bozone
Executive Director
Family Promise of Martin County
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| Our events bring people together to friendraise and fundraise, creating meaningful experiences that directly support working families on their journey toward housing stability and self-sufficiency. |
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What an incredible day at the 6th Annual Bed Races!
More than 500 people came out to cheer, race, and celebrate, and together we raised $40,000 for families in need. The excitement is still lingering—we’re feeling the energy from this unforgettable event!
This year, we added trophies, extra seating with bleachers and a cozy area near the food trucks, a big kids zone, face painting, fairy hair, and so much more.
A huge thank you to our community partners for helping make it all possible: Boys and Girls Club of Martin County, LAHIA (Love and Hope in Action), Immanuel Lutheran, Habitat for Humanity, BNI Powerhouse, Furia Corsa, Stuart Police Department, Girl Scout Troop 31034, and countless others.
Your support and teamwork make all the difference! Here’s to fun, community, and making a lasting impact—see you next year! Mark your calendars for November 7th, 2026 for the 7th Annual Bed Races!
We’re thrilled with how this year turned out, but we’d love to hear from you! Please click the button below to share your feedback in our quick survey. |
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Big ANNOUNCEMENT!
Our newest event is like nothing you've experienced |
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What do you get when you mix raw feedback from Voice of Promise with a room full of visionaries at Family Promise of Martin County?
You get honesty. You get urgency. And you get a spark—a spark that inspired Meet ALICE, a one-act show featuring real stories from families in our community. Honest. Raw. Unforgettable.
Mark your calendars: March 12, 2026, at Starstruck, as we take the stage by storm!
We’re looking for actors! If you have acting experience or are interested in auditioning, click the link below to learn more and contact us at events@mcfamilypromise.org with questions.
Know someone who might want to act? Share this opportunity! Ticket sales and sponsorship opportunities are coming soon—reach out for more info! |
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| VOLUNTEER UPDATES & NEEDS |
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| Each and every month, we take a moment to recognize the incredible volunteers who serve alongside us with such dedication and heart. This month, we’re sending our deepest thanks to: |
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The Bed Races Planning Committee: John and Wanda Fedorek, Shawn Jennings, Cory Rubal, Fran Rheinberger, Mary Maskal, Edson Cortes, Wes Johnston, Lisa Adams, Jody Dupuis, Jill Bennett, Melinda Glasco, Chris Schiemer, Lorna duPlooy, Pastor Chad Fair and our Emcee: April Milner
The Expert Shutters Team, Sweet Smoke BBQ,
GDP Bounce, Bev and Jere Williams, Barney Salzberg,
Billy Maritt, and Lon King
In November, our volunteers cleaned our transitional housing units, put up fans in those units, moved furniture, hung up lights in our backyard to make it beautiful, attended volunteer fairs on our behalf, joined our shelter families evenings and weekends at our family center, lent a hand with event planning, set-up/breakdown, fundraising efforts, setting, clean, and resetting our transitional housing units, moving into a storage unit, and other behind-the-scenes support. Every bit of help makes a difference, and we appreciate their time and contributions. |
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| Please reach out to us if you can help with any of the below. Email volunteer@mcfamilypromise.org to get involved. We have lots of ways for you to support our mission. |
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At Family Promise of Martin County, even the simplest supplies make a real difference. Paper towels, toilet paper, cleaning products, and other everyday essentials help us keep our Almost Home transitional units and our Family Center clean, comfortable, and welcoming.
These are the simple necessities we all often take for granted—the things we reach for without thinking. For the families we serve, they provide dignity, stability, and one less worry on an already challenging journey.
Your donations ensure our staff can support families with care and efficiency every day. Thank you for helping us meet these essential needs and for showing up in the small ways that create big change. |
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Our goal at Family Promise of Martin County is to help children and their families experiencing homelessness transition to a home of their own. In order to help maintain housing stability, we provide shelter, meals, transportation, case management, financial training, and education through a network of congregations, volunteers, and donations.
Donations are gratefully accepted, either on-line or by clicking the link, or may be mailed to:
Family Promise of Martin County
P.O. Box 1919
Stuart, FL 34995
Questions, interested in volunteering, or for more information, or to schedule a time to meet with us, please contact us at 772-266-9327 or email info@mcfamilypromise.org. |
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| A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll-free (800-435-7352) within the state. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval or recommendation by the state. #CH59005 |
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