Building a Foundation Through Community Partnerships

New Computers for Partners for Families

Partners for Families recently received a $2500 Technology Award Grant from Esperanza Capacity Building Project for the purchase of two new laptops and desktop PC. Fairview Village Church volunteer Bob Jacoby, Computer Specialist help set up the network and download much needed software to help become more effective in donor & volunteer management in addition to replacing older and slower computer systems. Another step toward organizational effectiveness!

Montgomery County Latino Collaborative Hosted by Partners for Families

Partners for Families is part of the Montgomery County Latino Collaborative. A coalition of Latino organizations including University of Pennsylvania, Family Services, CCATE, ACLAMO, Mexico Consulate of Philadelphia, Good Schools of Pennsylvania, Kupersmith, P.C. Attorney-at-Law, Norristown Area School District, Norristown Latino Clergy and other organizations dedicated to serve the growing Latino population in Montgomery County.

U.S. Citizenship Training at Partners for Families

Partners for Families hosted a Citizenship Training Workshop provided by the Pennsylvania Immigration & Citizenship Coalition . The workshop help participants learn the process to becoming a United States Citizen. Instructors included attorneys specialing in U.S. Immigration Law.

Esperanza National Prayer Breakfast & Capacity Training

Partners for Families is part of the Esperanza Capacity Building Project designed to help faith-based non-profit organizations strengthen their organizational capacity to effectively service the Latino communities. PFF recently was evaluated through an Organizational Assessment Tool to identify areas of development. Development goals include board development, organizational structures and fundraising development. PFF board member Rev. Luis Mendez and Rev. Brian Akamine, PFF Executive Director attended the Esperanza National Prayer Breakfast in Washington D.C. with keynote speaker President Barak Obama. We had the opportunity to visit federal legistlators on Capitol Hill to lobby support Comprehensive Immigration Reform. We had an opportunity to visit Pennsylvania's U.S. Congressman Jim Gerlach's Legislative Office to encourage support for the Bill.

Cabrini College Students Choose PFF for Their "Community Service Learning" Project

Freshment students from Cabrini College as part of their "Community Service Learning" project volunteered at Partners for Families to help paint and remulch our from sidewalk entrance area. We have a wonderful ongoing partnership with Cabrini College and appreciate all they do to support the community of Norristown and our efforts!

"Free Market" in Partnership with the Storehouse Church

A "Free Market" organized by the Storehouse Church, Plymouth Meeting and provided gently-used items i.e, housewares, furniture, children's toys, clothes, etc. for "free" to the families in need in the Partners for Families gymnasium. All the items were donated by members and volunteers from the Storehouse church. Thousands of items were provided to the community. It was a real blessing for everyone involved! Thanks you Storehouse Church for being a blessing!

Camp Victory Summer Camp hosted by Partners for Families

Camp Victory Summer Camp hosted by Partners for Families was a wonderful partnership and collaboration with the community and partnering churches. Our recent church partners from Antioch Church of Philadelphia, a Korean congregation, were such a blessings to the campers this summer. Lori Henry, camp owner and director of Camp Victory in collaboration with PFF and volunteers from Antioch, and other community members provided campers with a rich cultural experience along with a safe, fun, loving, and enriching camp experience. Thanks to all of you for your prayers and support!

Young Lives Luncheon for Teenage Moms

Partners for Families hosted an awesome opportunity to truly "partner for families." What made it special was the collaboration of Calvary Chapel Delaware County Women's Ministry, Faith Church of Worcester Youth Group, Wal-Mart Product donations all working in sync to provide a wonderful luncheon for Young Lives Teenage Mothers ministry. Moms were provided a wonderful meal, a time of special music, inspiring devotional, child-care during the meal, and an opportunity to pick out donated bedding, children's sleeping bags, pillows and toys donated by Wal-Mart. This is what it's all about...working together to toward a common goal to bless others!

Faith Church of Worcester Service Project

A special thanks to Faith Church of Worcester for a wonderful collaboration serving as child care volunteers, painters, organizers and a special blessings to help teenage mothers in partnership with YoungLives Teen Mom ministry!

Harlem Globetrotter Seth Franco at Partners for Families

Seth Franco, former Harlem Globetrotter came to Partners for Families to share his personal lifechanging testimony to teens and adults from the community and those participating in our basketball sports ministry! A special thanks to Fellowship of Christian Athletes for sponsoring this event.