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During the last school year, 24 Davie County students were identified as experiencing homelessness.

There was at least one student identified at every school in Davie County.

“Homelessness and housing insecurity impacts our entire community,” said Lisa Reynolds, director of Family Promise of Davie County, an organization that provides temporary housing from homeless families, as well as a way out of their situation.

“This is why Family Promise exists. We know that safe, stable can change the trajectory of a child’s life and we firmly believe a child’s future begins at home.

“There is a great need to provide support to local families in crisis and we cannot do it alone.”

Family Promise is putting together its annual fundraiser, A Promise of Christmas, scheduled for Nov. 23 at The Farm at Oak Hill. The evening will consist of a catered dinner from Honky Tonk Smokehouse, beer/wine bar, music, a tacky Christmas sweater contest, a silent auction, and live auction.

Tickets are on sale and sponsorships are available.

Learn more at: familypromisedc.org.

There are other ways to support Family Promise. HWY 55 restaurant in Mocksville hosts a Spirit Night the third Wednesday of each month from 5-9 p.m.; 10% of proceeds go to FPDC. The next will be Wednesday, Aug. 21.

Volunteer opportunities are available to provide families meals, host activities, provide transportation, participate in projects, etc.

There is an Amazon wishlist for shelter and transitional house needs.

Other needs include:  minivan/small SUV for staff to transport families; gift cards (Sheetz, Marathon, Food Lion, Walmart, and Amazon) to give to clients in need; and monetary donations.

Family Promise is selling greeting cards with drawings from former FPDC shelter guest children. The cards come in a four pack and are $20 each.

FPDC T-Shirts are being sold for $20 each. All  are short sleeve, unisex sizing, and 100% cotton.