Promise in Brevard

Promise in Brevard

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Non-Profit

About Us

About Promise in Brevard: Promise, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing affordable housing, vocational training, employment opportunities, and a comprehensive resident community program to adults with disabilities in Brevard County. Promise is the first of its kind in the state of Florida to combine all these services and amenities. Promise in Brevard's main campus is located in West Melbourne and is home to 125 residents with a wide range of disabilities.

Resident Community Program: Our Resident Community Program offers vocational training and employment opportunities; transportation services; independent living courses; health, fitness and nutrition classes; and more. Participating residents have more than 60 activities per week to choose from.

Employment: One of the main facets that sets Promise apart from other planned communities is employment. One of our core goals is for all residents who want to be employed to have the opportunity to do so. We are proud to say over half of our residents are employed at 30 different area businesses, including Promise social enterprises.

Social Enterprises: Businesses designed to employ our residents and provide the opportunity for them to help pay for their own independent living needs. These enterprises help generate funds for Promise which, in turn, allow the organization to be self-sustaining. These include Ave's Place Ice Cream, Promise Treasures Thrift Shoppe, Promise Doggy Treats, Promise Candles, and Sweet Sue's Salon.

Images

Group photo of residents at Promise in Brevard
Promise Residents in the Snack Shack, where they learn to make new recipes.
Promise residents doing yoga in fitness room
Runway of Dreams Fashion Show Fundraiser
Runway of Dreams Fashion Show Fundraiser
Promise CEO Jeff Kiel at Runway of Dreams Fashion Show Fundraiser
Runway of Dreams Fashion Show Fundraiser
Promise Mail & Fulfillment Center
Promise Mail & Fulfillment Center
Promise Mail & Fulfillment Center
Promise Creative Arts Center
Promise Creative Arts Center
Promise Creative Arts Center
Diamond Royale Casino Fundraiser
Diamond Royale Casino Fundraiser
Ping Pong Palooza Fundraiser
Ping Pong Palooza Fundraiser
Ave's Place at West Melbourne Community Park
Dog treats made by Promise residents
Candles made by Promise residents
Sweet Sue's Salon, a disability-friendly hair salon on Promise main campus.
Ave's Place at West Melbourne Community Park
Promise Main Campus Dining Room, available for event rentals
Resident apartment common room
Media room / computer lab
Accessible swimming pool on Promise main campus