Family Promise of Bell County

What Family Promise of Bell County does

Family Promise of Bell County, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered at 1411 E Avenue N, Temple, Texas, serving families experiencing homelessness across Bell County. Founded in 2004 as Family Promise of East Bell County and rebranded in 2022, the organization operates an integrated service model delivered through two physical facilities: the 7,000 sq ft Promise House shelter (opened January 2023, 7 bedrooms with private bathrooms) and eight Promise Homes transitional housing units (opened fall 2025). Eligible families access three core programs — the Guest Family Shelter Program, the Homeless Diversion Initiative (direct financial assistance for housing deposits and one year of case management), and the Welcome Home aftercare service — all provided free of charge, with a $750 savings match awarded at program graduation. The campus, built on 2 acres of land donated by the City of Temple, can serve up to 15 families simultaneously.

The organization operates with a small staff (~5 documented core employees, with the broader team including 11-15 members when counting directors, coordinators, interns, and contracted roles) and is governed by a Board of Directors. There is no proprietary technology platform; service delivery is relationship-driven, delivered in-person at the Temple campus, Monday–Friday 8am–5pm. Revenue is generated entirely through voluntary donations, with four identifiable streams: individual donations, corporate sponsorships (Baylor Scott & White Health, Lighthouse IT, Garcia Architects, Texell Credit Union, Extraco Banks, ClearVista Financial, TBC, among others), in-kind contributions from 20 partner congregations (meals, volunteer hours, facility hosting), and limited government/community grants. The annual Night of Promise fundraiser is the signature donor-acquisition event. The organization holds a Charity Navigator 4-star rating and EIN 11-3703229, with 990 forms publicly available. It is an independent affiliate of Family Promise National, originally founded in 1986 by Karen Olson.

Name

Family Promise of Bell County

Legal name

Family Promise of Bell County, Inc.

Website

https://familypromisebellcounty.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Family Promise of Bell County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Temple, Texas operating a campus-based shelter (Promise House) and eight transitional homes (Promise Homes) to help families experiencing homelessness in Bell County achieve sustainable independence through case management, diversion, and aftercare services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeless and Social Services for Families

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221), Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB), Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO)

Keywords

• Homeless family services
• Transitional housing programs
• Emergency shelter services
• Family support services
• Homelessness prevention programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Temple

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible charitable donations from individuals supporting the mission to end family homelessness
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors (Lighthouse IT, Garcia Architects, Baylor Scott & White Health, etc.) support programs and events like Night of Promise
3. Congregation Partnerships: In-kind support from 20 partner churches providing meals, volunteer hours, and facility access
4. Government/Community Grants: City of Temple provided land (2 acres); organization mentions being fiscally conservative with no public tax dollars for capital campaigns but may receive public grants for operations

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Family Promise of Bell County provides free, community-based shelter and housing programs for families experiencing homelessness in Bell County, Texas. The core offering combines temporary emergency shelter at the Promise House, transitional housing at the Promise Homes, a Homeless Diversion Initiative that moves at-risk families directly into housing, and the Welcome Home aftercare program. Services are delivered alongside case management covering trauma, education, transportation, employment, financial stability, and housing, supported by a $750 savings match at graduation.

Product overview

Family Promise of Bell County is a nonprofit organization that operates a single integrated platform of homeless services for families rather than a tech product. The core offering consists of three interconnected service programs delivered through two physical facilities: the Promise House (a 7,000 sq ft shelter facility) and the Promise Homes (eight transitional housing units). The Guest Family Shelter Program provides temporary housing while families work on goals through intensive case management. The Homeless Diversion Initiative diverts families directly into housing with financial assistance. The Welcome Home aftercare service provides ongoing support post-graduation. The programs are community-based, empowerment-focused, and outcome-driven, with 94% of served families achieving sustainable independence.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Promise House A 7,000 square foot emergency shelter facility opened in January 2023 that serves as the main guest family shelter for families experiencing homelessness in Bell County. The facility includes 7 bedrooms with private bathrooms, 3 staff offices, 2 volunteer bedrooms, classroom, living room, dining room, kitchen, pantry, laundry room, and back patio, providing temporary housing while families work on goals including addressing trauma, ensuring children are in school, gaining transportation, attaining employment, achieving financial stability, and acquiring safe housing.
• Promise Homes Eight transitional housing units opened in fall 2025 that provide extended stability for families experiencing homelessness who have achieved all program goals except acquiring housing. The interim homes serve as a step before families graduate and move into long-term housing in the community; the expansion more than doubled on-site capacity, allowing 15 families to be served on campus at one time.
• Guest Family Shelter Program The core case-management and shelter program delivered at the Promise House, in which parents and staff work together on six major needs: addressing the trauma of homelessness, ensuring children are in school/childcare, gaining reliable transportation, attaining full-time employment, achieving financial stability, and acquiring safe sustainable housing. A $750 savings match is provided to each family upon program graduation.
• Homeless Diversion Initiative Program that diverts families from a state of homelessness directly into safe, affordable housing. After a sustainable financial plan is established, the organization makes direct financial payments for housing deposits and/or other needs for families, with staff continuing to provide care management and support for the next year.
• Welcome Home (Aftercare) Aftercare program in which, upon graduation from the shelter program or diversion into safe affordable housing, staff continues to work with families to provide aftercare services, supporting families further and ensuring they do not become homeless again.

Quantifiable outcome

• 94% of families served lead new and changed lives that impact the community
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Lighthouse ITminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Corporate sponsor of 2025 Night of Promise fundraising event
• Garcia ArchitectsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Corporate sponsor of 2025 Night of Promise fundraising event
• Baylor Scott & White HealthminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Corporate sponsor of 2025 Night of Promise fundraising event
• City of TemplecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Donated 2 acres of land for Family Promise campus; provided decommissioned fire station originally; ongoing community partner
• First Baptist Church of TemplecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Partner congregation providing volunteer host and meal services
• Belton ISD (Project Heartbeat)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Referral partner for families experiencing homelessness; Christina Wilson serves as Homeless Liaison and Coordinator of Project Heartbeat
• Family Promise NationalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Parent organization founded in 1986 by Karen Olson; provides network support, best practices, and brand affiliation
• TBC (Temple Business College)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Corporate sponsor of 2025 Night of Promise fundraising event
• Texell Credit UnionminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Corporate sponsor of 2025 Night of Promise fundraising event
• Partner Congregations (20 churches)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2021Twenty churches serve families by providing relief from homelessness, meals, overnight hosting, and volunteer support; prevents families from falling into chronic homelessness

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Charities USA: National network of social service agencies providing housing, shelter, family support, and case management. Directly comparable in service mix but operates with diocesan scale and a broader human services portfolio.
• United Way: National umbrella that funds and coordinates local social services including homelessness prevention and family support. Overlaps in target population and community-based funding model, but operates at funder/coordinator level rather than direct service.
• The Salvation Army: Large national nonprofit providing emergency shelter, transitional housing, and social services across the U.S. Operates in the same family-homelessness space as Family Promise but at vastly greater scale and with a broader service portfolio.
• Habitat for Humanity: Global nonprofit focused on affordable homeownership and housing access. Operates in the broader family-housing space but primarily through homeownership construction rather than emergency shelter and case management.

Direct peers

• Mercy Housing: National nonprofit focused on affordable housing and supportive services for families and individuals experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Comparable in mission to provide stable housing with wraparound support.
• Family Promise of Tarrant County: Family Promise affiliate serving Tarrant County, Texas. Same operating model, target population (homeless families with children), and revenue approach, making it a directly comparable regional peer.
• Covenant House: National nonprofit providing shelter and supportive services to youth and families experiencing homelessness, with an emphasis on case management, education, and stable transition to independence. Directly comparable in target population and program design.
• Family Promise National: The national parent organization of Family Promise of Bell County, founded in 1986. Operates the same outcome-oriented, community-based model for family homelessness and provides brand, network, and best-practice support to local affiliates.
• Family Promise of Greater Houston: Another Family Promise affiliate serving homeless families in Greater Houston using the same shelter-plus-transitional housing model. Comparable in mission, service mix, and Fun ding model (donations, congregations, grants).

Others

• National Alliance to End Homelessness: National advocacy and research organization focused on policy and systemic solutions to homelessness. Not a direct service peer, but the leading federal/local policy voice shaping funding and best practices for organizations like Family Promise.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/family-promise-of-bell-county

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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