8,000 children in Wake County will experience homelessness this year. 

The number is big—but change starts with one. 
One child. One safe night. One new beginning. 

Right now, families in our community are caught in the affordable housing crisis. Children are sleeping in cars, storage units, and on the streets. Others are split up, couch-hopping between friends. This year, the need is greater than ever. 

At Families Together, we believe that every child deserves a place to call home—and a community that supports their journey forward. 

Your support helps a child find home, community, and a new beginning. 

Every day, our team works alongside families to break the cycle of homelessness by providing not just housing, but the tools and support they need to thrive, including: 

✔️ Personalized case management to address each family’s unique needs. 
✔️ Connections to essential resources like childcare, healthcare, and basic necessities. 
✔️ Financial empowerment and employment support to build lasting stability. 
✔️ Life skills workshops on tenant rights, budgeting, home maintenance, self-care, and more. 

Together, we can make sure every child has a place to call home.

More Children Endure Homelessness Every Day in Wake County

Children experiencing homelessness are…

Children experiencing homelessness face unique challenges that can be especially traumatic, affecting their health, education, and future opportunities. At Families Together, we believe every child deserves stability, compassion, and the chance to thrive. 

Join us for a powerful virtual panel conversation on how home is the threshold to student success—and how together, we can create brighter beginnings for children in Wake County. 

Featured Panelists:

  • Sara Davis – McKinney-Vento Program Social Worker (Wake County Schools) 

  • Meredith Davis – Families Together Healthcare Engagement Specialist 

  • Additional guest panelist to be announced 

 

What You’ll Learn: 

  • How Families Together connects families to the health care services children need to learn and grow

  • Ways enrichment activities build confidence, resilience, and community for children

  • Why keeping students in their school of origin is critical for stability and success—and how McKinney-Vento protections make this possible 

Be part of this timely and important conversation. Your presence matters—because every child deserves a home, and every community has a role to play in making that possible.

The Power of Community:

Together, You Make the Season Brighter for Children Experiencing Homelessness

Your support means families and children in our program can enjoy experiences that go far beyond housing—moments of joy, learning, and community that help them thrive all year long.

Here’s how Families Together, with the help of our amazing supporters, is making this season extra special:

  • Learn-To-Bike

    Learning to ride a bike is about more than balance—it’s about resilience, confidence, and fun! Thanks to our partners at Black Girls Do Bike, kids in our program have the chance to pedal forward this fall, building new skills and unforgettable memories while simply enjoying the freedom of being kids. 

    We are looking for a small handful of volunteers to help out with this event. If you are interested in helping out the day of the event (October 11), please sign up below.

    Sign Up

  • Thanksgiving Meals

    Every family in our program will gather around the table to share a Thanksgiving meal, thanks to baskets lovingly provided by our sponsors. And with pantry support throughout the year, Families Together helps ensure that no child goes to bed hungry. 

    We are still in need of a few more sponsors for Thanksgiving Meals. If you’re interested in sponsoring a family this Thanksgiving, please reach out to our Volunteer & Outreach Coordinator at Volunteer@FamiliesTogetherNC.org and check out the flyer below with needed items.

    Thanksgiving Meals Flyer

  • Shaw University Tour

    College is a huge milestone for many families and we want to make sure the children in our families feel supported in their journey to higher education. Middle and high school-age children in our families will be touring local HBCU Shaw University with a few of our Mentor Advocates to learn more about the campus and what college can look like for them.

    If you have a connection with a local college or university and would like to help create an opportunity for children in our families to learn more about college, please fill out the interest form below.

    Interest Form

  • Holiday Smiles

    From toys to special surprises, our Holiday Smiles program makes Christmas morning magical for children in our program. With the help of sponsors and supporters, kids’ holiday wishes come true—bringing joy, laughter, and a sense of belonging.

    We are so grateful that all our sponsor positions for 2025 have been filled. If you’re interested in sponsoring a family for Holiday Smiles in 2026, please fill out the form below.

    2026 Interest Form

  • Stocking Starters (New This Year!)

    This holiday season, we’re expanding Holiday Smiles with Stocking Starters—small but meaningful gifts that bring delight and comfort to children. We know our community loves to give back during the holiday season and we need your help to make sure every child has a stocking.

    If you’d like to host a donation drive for Stocking Starters, please reach out to Lucy@FamiliesTogetherNC.org.

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MAKE ME A MATCH FUNDER!  

Inspire Hundreds of Donations and make a GREATER impact.  

 Become a Match Funder!  

In December, we will hold Challenge Match period where those who donate throughout the month will have their donation DOUBLED thanks to a challenge match fund created by philanthropic leaders.   

Your donation NOW  through November 1 will be combined with other dedicated supporters to create a Challenge Match Fund that will inspire hundreds in our community to give knowing their donations will have a greater impact when matched.      

Your gift TODAY will help us make a greater impact in December…and beyond. 

SAVE THE DATE: December 2nd


Giving Tuesday Kicks Off

a Month-Long Match

Families Together is thrilled to launch a month-long Challenge Match, starting on Giving Tuesday, December 2, 2025 through the end of the year, where every dollar you give will be DOUBLED in impact! Every gift you make will go twice as far to bring children the safety and stability of home. 

You’ll spark generosity that helps children have a safe home, a caring community, and the chance for a new beginning. 

No child should have to wonder where they’ll sleep tonight. They deserve to be safe, to learn, to laugh, and to simply be kids. With your matched gift, more children will receive just that—this holiday season and beyond. 

Mark your calendars and plan your special gift! 

Sign up for our newsletter to get reminders!

A New Beginning Starts with YOU

Join us in creating new beginnings for families experiencing homelessness. 

Give a Financial Gift 

Your gift has DOUBLE the impact during our Challenge Match month starting Tuesday, December 2nd! 

  • $25 – Can offer children after-school snacks for a week. 

  • $75 – Can pay for a welcome basket of housing and hygiene items to get a family started in their new home. 

  • $150 – Can provide a night in an emergency hotel stay for a family experiencing homelessness 

  • $300 – Can offer 23 hours of credit counseling, budgeting, and employment support 

  • $1,500 – Provides funds for water, electric, and gas deposits for 3 families moving into new apartments

  • $4,500 – Covers rental deposits for 3 families moving into permanent housing.

Every dollar brings a family closer to home and a new beginning. 

Share Our Story 

  • Read Family Success Stories – See the impact of your support. 

  • Follow & Share – @Families2gether on all platforms. 

Your voice creates change.