2024
An Impactful Year of Growth
We have so much to share about this year! Keep scrolling, or choose where you want to begin.
Welcome, Elise!
In 2024, we said goodbye to our founding Executive Director, Rose Money (you can read her goodbye message here!). Elise Schaff Laubach, a long-time member of FPTV's community, is our new Executive Director.
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Dear Friend,
I am thrilled and humbled to share that I am now the Executive Director at Family Promise of Tualatin Valley! Being part of this organization since its inception—first as a volunteer, next as a board member, and then as Fund Development Manager—has been one of the greatest privileges of my life. I have witnessed firsthand the resilience of the families we serve and the unwavering generosity of our community. Together, we have grown from the seedling of an idea into a thriving organization providing shelter, resources, and hope to families experiencing homelessness across our community.
As we look ahead, I am committed to deepening our partnerships, advocating for structural changes in our cities and state, and expanding our impact so that every family in our community has a safe place to call home. None of this would be possible without you—our volunteers, donors, partners, and friends—who believe in our mission and work alongside us to make it a reality.
Thank you for your continued support, trust, and dedication. I am excited for all that we will accomplish together in this next chapter.
With gratitude,
Elise Schaff Laubach
Bridge to Home
Bridge to Home is the heart of FPTV. Here, we shelter families, provide life-changing case management services, serve meals, and bring together our guests and volunteers in community. After we purchased our own building last year, we have been hard at work settling in – and making updates to the building so it can meet our unique needs. Read on for a look inside our building!
Thoughtful design permeates Bridge to Home:
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Home Base
Families call a room like this "home" during their time in shelter. Each room is fully stocked so that families have what they need to not only survive while they're in shelter – but also thrive.
Each room features a kitchenette with a mini fridge, Instapot, and microwave, enabling families to connect over a meal, which helps shelter feel like home.
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Play & Laundry
Parents can keep an eye on their kids in the Playroom while doing laundry. This is where much of our enrichment programming for children occurs, including story time, weekly crafting events, and visits from special guests.
The Playroom is also home to CoCo Club—an afterschool homework club that serves up cocoa and academic community for our older kids.
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Gift Room
Welcome to the Gift Room! In the winter months, this room becomes the "North Pole." The rest of the year, it is available to families to celebrate kids' birthdays.
FPTV volunteers help families select two gifts for little ones all the way up through teenagers. Teens are often left behind in programs like this one, so we're proud of our selection of gifts for older kids as well.
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Clothing Closet
Bridge to Home has a clothing pantry, led by volunteer Darlene Loomer, where kids and parents alike can get clothes.
Darlene says, “Having fresh, well-fitting clothing can make a huge difference for families experiencing homelessness, especially for the kids, who grow so fast that a well-fitting pair of shoes can be hard to come by. Families truly appreciate the Closet!”
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Pet Support
Because many shelter programs are unable to take in pets, families experiencing homelessness are often faced with the impossible choice of giving up their furry family members.
Here are FPTV, we know pets are part of the family. That's why we welcome pets into shelter.
Pictured here is our dog run!
Renovation Updates
Realizing the promise of our own building has required a lot of elbow grease! Hear from Operations & Facilities Manager Mike Moshenek on the latest updates.
Case Management
While in shelter, families receive comprehensive and individualized case management services, based on each family's unique strengths, barriers to rehousing, and goals. Each family is partnered with one of our dedicated case managers, who works with them throughout their shelter stay to progress toward rehousing.
Hear from Denise, one of FPTV’s case managers, about her work with FPTV families
Building Trust, Transforming Lives
Meet the Johnson Family. When the Johnsons arrived at FPTV, past traumas and mistrust in the system made it difficult for them to engage in the re-housing process. Through weeks of compassionate listening and honest conversations with their FPTV case manager, the Johnsons built their confidence in FPTV and refocused on their housing goals. Their hard work paid off: not only did they find a house they could call home, but they also built their support network, making friends with their neighbors and volunteering at their kids' school. Today, they are thriving in their home – secure in stable jobs, engaged in their community, and building a brighter future. Their journey is a testament to the power of trust-building and community support.
Preventing Family Homelessness
Our work goes far beyond shelter. Through eviction prevention programs, we help families stay in their homes and avoid homelessness. Rapid rehousing offers temporary rental assistance to help families regain stability, while our long-term programs provide extended support for families facing disabling conditions. Each program is designed to empower families and pave the way toward lasting independence and success.
Thank you, volunteers!
“The dedication and creativity of FPTV volunteers are truly inspiring and have led to countless memorable events for our families in shelter. Whatever your passion, there’s a place for you among our volunteers."
– Gina Olson, Volunteer Services Manager
Meet a volunteer
Theresa is a retired pre-school teacher and all-start volunteer who organizes art classes for families on Sunday night and leads pre-school on Wednesday mornings. Hear more about her volunteering experience at FPTV.
Feeling inspired? Visit our Volunteer page to get started volunteering at FPTV!
Volunteers play a key role in our enrichment programs for kids and families.
Check out the list below to get a taste of the magic – and start thinking on events you would like to lead for our families in 2025!
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2024 Events
Financial literacy classes
Theater camp
Science camp
Halloween celebration
Visit from Santa
Valentine’s Day party
Summer Olympics day
Back-to-school drive
Monthly bingo nights
Thank you to our 2024 community partners
You make our work possible!
Boy Scouts of America - Troop 899
Bremik
City of Tigard
City of Tualatin
Compass Computing
Countryside Community Church
Eaton Corporation
Embassy Suites Hotel
Emily Henderson
FLIP Museum
Home Building Foundation
Innovation Construction
Knights of Columbus - Our Lady of the Valley Council #3591
Lake Grove Presbyterian Church
Lake Oswego United Methodist Church
LAM Research
LDS - Lake Oswego Stake
LDS - Tualatin Stake
Living Savior Lutheran Church
Meadow Springs Community Church
National Charity League 3 Rivers
Newcomers Club of Lake Osw.
Resurrection Catholic Parish
Rise Church
Scott Edwards Architecture
Sherwood Dance Academy
St James Episcopal Church
Tigard Foursquare Church
Tigard Garden Club
Tigard United Methodist Church
Our Board in Action
FPTV is grateful for our active and engaged Board of Directors:
Rebecca Quinn, President
John Goodhouse, Treasurer
Susan Stohl, Secretary
Veronica Williams, Vice President
Renee Case
Carol Greenough
Claire McIntyre Juttelstad
Nancy Scott
Cameron Williams
Carol and the CoCo Club
Carol Greenough, PhD, a long-time member of FPTV's Board, has been deeply involved with building FPTV's "CoCo Club"—an afterschool homework club that serves up hot cocoa and academic community for our older kids.
Hear from Carol about her experience.
Save the Date
Save the Date
Eat, Drink, & Be Giving
September 27, 2025
Join us for our 8th annual fundraiser! The evening will include entertainment, stories from our year, and a paddle raise in support of our program. We will have a silent auction on site as well. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please reach out to elise@familypromiseoftv.org.
Tickets will be available later this summer.
