Officials partake in a ceremonial groundbreaking at the site of a new Family Promise resource center Monday. November 01, 2021. Bobby Block / The Signal.
With shovels full of dirt, Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley and its community partners began building hope and dreams in Newhall on Monday. “We are a nonprofit organization dedicated…
Residents from left, Lisa Reyes, Sandra and Matthew Beardsley and their children Grayson, 8 weeks, and Wyatt, 2, look on as Benny Galan, left, is photographed by Roche' Vermaak, right, Executive Director of Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley as he blows out the candles on his tenth birthday cake at the Family Promise home in Castaic on Thursday, October 22, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal
Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley, a nonprofit dedicated to serving local homeless families, celebrated its 10-year anniversary this month. Since opening in 2011, the organization, its leaders, volunteers and…
Preliminary renderings of the Family Promise house project in Newhall that is expected to be built by SCV-based Williams Homes. Courtesy of Williams Homes
Efforts to improve and expand homeless housing and shelter in the Santa Clarita Valley have long been in the making, and city and organization officials announced this week several advancements…
Residents Julia Reyes, left, and mother Lisa Reyes cut the cake for Benny Galan, right, as he celebrates his tenth birthday in kitchen of the Family Promise home in Castaic on Thursday, October 22, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal
It had been several months of sleeping on the living room floor of a family friend’s home amid the COVID-19 pandemic for Benny Galan, his mother, Lisa Reyes, and his…
Founder Debbie Rocha with Palamino, Jax, left, and mustang Mia, at Straightening Reins in Santa Clarita. Dan Watson/The Signal
Nonprofit organizations that serve the Santa Clarita Valley have begun to face numerous challenges as they work to continue serving the community amid the coronavirus crisis. “COVID-19 has not stopped…
Lauren and Paige Piper collected 865 pairs of socks at Mountainview Elementary and Fenton STEM Academy students. Photo courtesy of Family Promise.
Growing up, kids unwrapping gifts Christmas morning often take the fresh pack of socks they’ve received for granted. However, for others, those socks can make a world of a difference,…
10-year old Cayden Tyler sits in the back of his grandmother's car with $2,000 worth of toys and other goods he is donating to Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley for homeless families. Cory Rubin/The Signal
When Cayden Tyler was 7, he asked the community to contribute to his efforts to help the city’s homeless population. “When my grandma would drive me around, I would see…
Family Promise board members and guests gathered for a "Hold 'Em for Family Promise" poker night fundraiser Saturday at Fasthouse. Courtesy of Amanda Pfau
Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley, a nonprofit dedicated to serving local homeless families, hosted their first Hold ‘Em for Family Promise poker night fundraiser at Fasthouse on Saturday. “Want…
Princess Cruises employees paint a section of slope wall in the Santa Clara River bed as part of graffiti removal with the city near Wiley Canyon Road in Newhall as part of the Summer Sizzle Series of community outreach on Wednesday. Dan Watson/The Signal
Princess Cruises employees have had been busy this summer with their Summer Sizzle Series of community outreach here in Santa Clarita, including efforts to help the homeless and remove graffiti…
Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley Founder Larry Comp, left, and his wife, Terry, second from right, chat with Board Member Amber Alexander, and Family Promise of Santa Clarita Executive Director, Dr. Roche' Vermaak, right, at the "A Taste For Hope" fundraising event held at Fasthouse in Valencia on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal
Volunteers from left, Irene Hoefere, Benito Gagan, 8, Lead Volunteer Coordinator Olga Zapata and Rev. Melissa MacKennen lay out some of the 150 Easter baskets created for attendees at the Family Promise Spring Shopping Event held at American Legion Post 507 in Newhall on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal
Back in December, Lisa Reyes was one of several mothers visiting Family Promise of Santa Clarita’s holiday shopping event. Four months later, at the organization’s next shopping event at American…
Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley Founder Larry Comp, left, and his wife, Terry, second from right, chat with Board Member Amber Alexander, and Family Promise of Santa Clarita Executive Director, Dr. Roche' Vermaak, right, at the "A Taste For Hope" fundraising event held at Fasthouse in Valencia on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal
Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley, a nonprofit dedicated to serving local homeless families, hosted their first A Taste of Hope beer-tasting fundraiser at Fasthouse on Saturday. “I thought we…
Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley is hosting a beer tasting and art show fundraiser Saturday at Fasthouse in Valencia. A Taste of Hope will include more than 15 craft…
By Taylor Villanueva Signal Staff Writer Laurie Ender has been making an impact in the Santa Clarita Valley since she first moved here in 1992 with her husband and oldest…
Families received some early Christmas cheer with help from Family Promise during its holiday shopping event at Valencia Methodist Church on Saturday.
Service providers gathered to discuss the key issues with combatting homelessness. City-hired consultants jotted down their feedback at the front of the room. Crystal Duan/The Signal
Wrapping up a meeting from Thursday, Santa Clarita Valley service providers and city officials met Friday at the Old Town Newhall Library to continue discussing how the city can tackle…
A child fixes a plate at Valencia United Methodist Church, one of Family Promise of SCV's local partners. Courtesy photo
More than 700 students ranging in age from first to 12th grade don’t have a place to call home. Since Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley opened its doors in…
Cayden Tyler, 8, sets a portion of clothes he donated to Family Promise in a donation area at the location on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017. Ryan Painter/The Signal
An 8-year-old with a big heart and a lot of holiday spirit is spending his December collecting new socks and new and used gloves, beanies and blankets to give to…
Laurie Ender of Family Promise and Chris Najarro of Bridge to Home discuss the difficulties of being a homeless family in Santa Clarita on Wednesday, August 23, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal
Maintaining a sense of normalcy can seem nearly impossible for homeless families in Santa Clarita. Everyday tasks like cooking a meal, finishing homework and driving to work are full of…
Katie Tarantini, 15, left and Casey Watson snuggle in their "homes" for the night as they chat with friends from the Valencia Smile Club during the Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley, Box City event to raise awareness about homeless families which was held at Valencia Heritage Park in Valencia on Saturday. Dan Watson/The signal
Santa Clarita residents are invited to break out their cardboard boxes and sleeping bags for Family Promise’s annual Box City event on Saturday, Oct. 7. Registration for the 8th annual…