Mission
To provide comprehensive resettlement assistance to endangered wartime allies who served U.S. interests in conflict and war zones.
EIN 85-1918996
EIN 85-1918996
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Our wartime allies Resettlement program
Thanks to our community partners and volunteers, Keeping Our Promise, Inc. offers the following resettlement services to help our wartime allies:
- Finds and furnishes apartments for newly-arrived families.
- Welcoming Teams provide a smiling face and help new arrivals learn about our wonderful museums, parks, and natural beauty of the Western New York region.
- Explores skilled-trades training with every adult, and assists with enrollment and training programs.
- Helps with referrals to employment services.
- (TEMPORARILY PAUSED) Offers modest car grants so SIVs can get to work. (*Each family must have a minimum of 100 hours of volunteer time back to our community to qualify for a car grant, and must have employment or an offer of employment. Car grants are donation-dependent).
- Works with local programs offering free skilled trades programs and English classes for families who need extra help.
- Offers a children's horse riding program and camp where they may meet other SIV children with shared experiences, and to learn that they are not alone.
- Facilitates driving lessons and 5-hour pre-licensing course to the primary SIV and their spouse, while grant funds are available.