Family Promise of Green County celebrates its 10th Anniversary this year. The local chapter was founded in November 2011, and since that time, they have served over 300 families, a total of over 700 people, half of which have been children. Its three-tiered model seeks to “prevent” families from becoming homeless, provide “shelter” to those who need it, and empower families to independence through “stabilization.”

Each year, Family Promise of Green County hosts its signature “10 Grand in Your Hand” fundraiser. While last year’s fundraising event and raffle had to be can...