Family Promise of Bradley County

06/05/2026

I did not see this coming.

This month at the Southeast Strong Policy Entrepreneur Program, Stacey Abrams was our guest speaker, and she did not disappoint.

Her conviction that poverty is a solvable problem, rooted in the Matthew 25 call to action, was both challenging and deeply inspiring. It is rare to sit in a space where someone speaks with that level of clarity and purpose about what is actually possible.

Taking a risk on this program may be one of the best decisions I have made.

05/24/2026

Family Promise of Bradley County will be CLOSED on Monday, May 26th in observance of Memorial Day. We will resume normal hours on Tuesday, May 27th. Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful holiday weekend.

05/22/2026

Thank you so much to the Cleveland/Bradley Chamber of Commerce for giving me such an awesome experience and some AMAZING new friends! I am so grateful that I have had this opportunity!

05/21/2026

The math doesn't work. When families must work 129 hours per week to afford a one-bedroom housing unit, there is something wrong. Read my latest article on poverty, wages, and limits of non-profits on Substack.
https://fpbradleycountytn.substack.com/p/the-math-doesnt-work

04/27/2026

🚨 Big News! 🚨

Thanks to a generous $20,000 grant from , more families in [Region] will have the support they need to stay safely housed. 🏡💜

This investment helps strengthen stability for families in our community and moves us closer to a future where every family has a place to call home.

Join us in thanking for their incredible partnership and commitment to families. 👇

04/20/2026

I was so excited to present this award to Hailey Johnston I could hardly contain my emotion! I am so grateful for our partnership with Free 2 Fly and the United Way of the Ocoee Region!

🌟 Award Spotlight: Hailey Johnston 🌟

Please join us in celebrating Hailey Johnston, recipient of the Lt. Col. Jim Tucker Nonprofit Leader of the Year Award!

Driven by a powerful vision to support, nurture, and empower women, Hailey founded Project Free 2 Fly in 2014 - growing it from a grassroots effort into a thriving organization with a permanent home in downtown Cleveland.

Under her leadership, Project Free2Fly has created a one-of-a-kind transitional program that bridges the gap between crisis recovery and long-term independence. Serving women overcoming homelessness, addiction, crisis pregnancy, and more, the program has transformed lives in truly meaningful ways.

Impact at a Glance ➡️
• 60 women served since inception
• Thousands of hours of counseling and enrichment
• Meaningful employment opportunities for every participant
• 100% of graduates leave with stable housing, employment, and a sustainable plan for the future

Each graduate also gains the lifelong skill of sewing, empowering them with both creativity and independence.

Hailey’s commitment extends beyond her organization. By partnering with over 20 community organizations and serving as Sergeant-at-Arms for the Rotary Club of Cleveland - TN, she works to strengthen and uplift her entire community.

Congratulations, Hailey, on this well-deserved recognition! Your leadership is changing lives and building brighter futures every day.

*Award presented by 2024 recipient, Eva VanHook

04/02/2026

I recently had the opportunity to spend time at the State Capitol Building and the State Senate Building. We had an interesting conversation, which sparked my thoughts on legislating morality. Here are my reflections on the history and spending time with representatives.

https://fpbradleycountytn.substack.com/p/legislating-morality

03/31/2026

📬 February's newsletter is packed, and I can't wait for you to read it!
From speaking at UT Knoxville to working alongside advocates in Nashville, it's been a month of learning, advocacy, and action—plus our long-overdue 2025 Annual Report is finally here (sorry for the delay!).
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03/26/2026

I am so excited to be a part of the 2026 SouthStrong Policy Entrepreneur Program Cohort! I have already met fabulous people and been challenged to learn more! I look forward to working with everyone!

02/25/2026

TN House Bill 1662 👩‍⚖️Criminalization is not the Solution - https://mailchi.mp/b010efc62508/hb1662 Check out our latest newsletter featuring a bill that is in subcommittee for review that impacts our most vulnerable neighbors. Also, travel with me to Nashville and find out what I've been up to in the State Capital! Do you want to help but are not sure how? Take a look at our wish list and organizational needs.