The People Behind the Promise

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Our Story

In 2015, representatives from several Ogden area churches came together to explore the possibility of providing local support in which families facing homelessness could stay together while receiving meals and overnight care. Family Promise, a national organization operating in 39 states and more than 200 communities, became the oversight and structure for the vision.

Family Promise of Ogden, which is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is the second affiliate in Utah. In 2017, our staff and hundreds of volunteers, and donors, in partnership with North Ogden City and Ogden City began caring for families. Through a capital campaign that brought together generous individual, business, and foundation donations, and in partnership with the State of Utah, we opened our own center in October 2025 in Harrisville, Utah. We continue to be hope in action for families with children experiencing homelessness.

Participating Hosts

Ascension Lutheran Church
Autoliv/Wade Page
Chelane Haven Family & Friends
Church Without Walls
Community United Methodist Church
Family Promise Board of Directors
First Presbyterian Church
Harrisville Stake, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Kanesville Stake, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Kara Liston & Kari Hall Family and Friends
Modern Woodmen of America
New Hope Assembly of God
Ogden Valley Friends
Orchard Springs Stake, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Pleasant View Stake, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Pleasant View South Stake, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

Participating Hosts come from the local inter-faith church community, businesses, families and friends. Hosts rotate weekly from Sunday evening to the following Saturday evening. Each host group participates for 1-4 weeks per year. We happily welcome new hosts. Please contact us for more information so we can help you figure out the best fit for your family, friends, or organization.

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Our Sponsors

We extend our sincere gratitude to our community sponsors, whose generous partnership makes our mission possible every day. You can join them in supporting local families by making a financial gift, or purchasing needed supplies directly from our Amazon Wish List.

Leadership

Raquel DaSilva

Executive Director

Since 2017, Raquel DaSilva has been leading Family Promise of Ogden as the Executive Director. For more than 20 years she has worked with local non-profit organizations. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree and Master's Degree in Mental Health. She is also a National Certified Counselor (NCC). Through her leadership Family Promise thrives as a trusted and respected community partner.

Previous Years

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Board of Directors

The Board of Directors come from a variety of professional and community volunteer backgrounds. They provide governance and support to ensure the organization fulfills its mission with integrity and accountability. They are deeply committed to supporting families experiencing homelessness.

Annual
Report

Previous Years

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors come from a variety of professional and community volunteer backgrounds. They provide governance and support to ensure the organization fulfills its mission with integrity and accountability. They are deeply committed to supporting families experiencing homelessness.