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Good Works

Showing “Wheel” Love To

Family Promise Mom And

Daughters

By Jackie Holfelder
One of the strengths of the Family Promise of Martin
County model is the special relationships that are created
through the nonprofit’s church families.
Jennifer Tyler and her 13-year-old grandson,
Elliot Baugh, deliver dinners to families experiencing
homelessness and enrolled in the Family Promise
Shelter Program. Tyler attends Unity Church, a support
congregation for Family Promise, providing meals to
families in the program, among other things.
One evening, she and Elliot delivered dinner to a mom
– Jessica – and her first- and fourth-grade daughters in Goldie, the car that was gifted to Jessica
the Shelter Program. During that time, Elliot observed
that not only could the children use some of his toys, but track record, is helping change lives every day. But as
that Jessica needed a car. Madeleine Bozone Greenwood, executive director, likes
Elliot was “charged” when he returned home, to assure people, “Every cent we raise stays right here in
according to his dad, Michael Baugh. He went through Michael and Claire Baugh, Elliot Baugh and Jennifer Tyler Martin County. As a matter of fact, the way the national
his toys and tried to find other ways to help the family, organization is structured, they return funds to the local
especially the girls, to whom he felt like an older brother. good that teens can and still do. He emphasizes that, since affiliates – the opposite of many similar nonprofits.”
He suggested to his mom and dad that they should gift he and Claire had never met Jessica and her daughters, it To learn more, visit www.mcfamilypromise.org or call
one of their cars to the family. They commended Elliot for was only because of Elliot that they donated the vehicle. (772) 266-9327.
his generous spirit, but let him know that was probably He adds, “It’s nice to be part of the human race when we Photos provided by Family Promise of Martin County
more than they could do at that time. all work together to help others.”
That evening, Michael and his wife Claire had no In a beautiful coincidence, the Family Promise team
intention of buying another car. But a few weeks later, and Jessica had been praying for a better-paying job and Your ad
Michael happened on a special car that he had always a donated car. Within just one week, she secured a new
wanted and bought it. When he brought it home, Elliot job with benefits and opportunity for advancement and could be here!
reminded his parents of the desperate need that Jessica the car from the Baugh family.
and her girls had for a car. She and her daughters have since moved from the Call
He encouraged them to give “Goldie” to the family he Family Promise Shelter Program to its Almost Home
and grandma met through Family Promise. (Yes, each car transitional housing program, where they are saving
the family has gets a special name!). Tyler was so touched towards home ownership. 561.746.3244
by Elliot’s commitment to helping that she purchased Says Jessica, “I’m grateful that people are still faithful
insurance to help alleviate some of the extra expenses to giving and helping others with gratitude and thanks.
that car ownership entails. I’m grateful to God; amazing blessings!” seabreezepublications.com
Michael notes that in a world where sometimes Family Promise, which is an affiliate of a national
teenagers get a bad rap, this is a shining example of the 501(c)(3) organization with a 35-plus year successful

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