Imagine the fear, desperation, and panic that comes with not knowing where you’re going to lay your head at night or where your next meal will come from. Further, imagine if you were a parent and responsible for the lives of small children and were unable to provide them with a safe place to call home.

 Most Americans are only one crisis away from homelessness and lack

a sufficient amount of savings to cover emergency costs.

"Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, about 12% of mortgage holder households and 18% of renter households have missed their mortgage or rent payments in the past month. This stands in sharp contrast with the 4% and 7% respective missed or late payment rates in the last three months of 2017" (UC Riverside, School of Public Policy, 2020)." Housing insecurity is a growing problem, and its effects are felt throughout our community.

Family Promise of Sussex County is a 501(c)3, nonprofit organization that has been serving the homeless in Sussex County for over 20 years. The agency provides assistance to at-risk and homeless households in the form of rental assistance, case management, emergency shelter, life skill training seminars, and emotional and psychological support and referral services to meet the needs of those faced with a housing crisis. In 2021, Family Promise of Sussex County worked with over 600 households to stabilize housing and provide for long-term housing stability.

Our 2022 Virtual Auction Fundraiser will be held between Friday, March 25th and Sunday, March 27th and we aim to have all donations in-house no later than March 14. Proceeds will support agency programming and services.

We are offering marketing opportunities for your business to collaborate with Family Promise of Sussex County where you can see, first-hand, how your donation has impacted the community. When you donate to your community you can have confidence in knowing where the funds are going and how they are going to be used. You build a trusting relationship with the agency and residents attending our events will see your name associated with the mission that they too are supporting. Your company name and logo, along with a direct link to your website, will appear on the page that describes and advertises your donation. You will also be included in promotional Social Media posts, emails, press releases, and on our website.

Below is a list of sample suggested items for the auction.

- New Fine Jewelry - Unique Experience/Outings - Wine & Spirits - Designer Items -

- Box Seating for Events - Themed Gift Basket - Golf Foursomes - Vacation Home Stays -

- Electronics - Event Tickets (Sports, Arts) - Gift Certificates (Travel, Spa, Dining) -