Hope’s Promise and Footprints Floors: A Partnership Making a Lasting Impact
Partnerships. Without them, Hope’s Promise could not function. We could not do what God has called us to do. At Hope’s Promise, we have Business Partners, Ministry Partners, Church Partners and individual partners. These organically cultivated partnerships are what help us do the life changing work of building strong families. Our partners sponsor events, volunteer, hold gift card drives for foster families, allow us to speak at their churches and so much more. Footprints Flooring is one such partner. We are so thankful for the continued support and passion for our mission.
Guest blog by Victoria Campisi, Staff Writer at 1851Franchsie.com
Footprints Floors, a leading flooring franchise with over 150 locations, is committed to more than just providing top-notch flooring services. Through their First Fruits Fund, the brand has taken a significant step in giving back to the community by partnering with faith-based organizations that offer holistic family care services.
One such partnership is with Hope’s Promise, a Colorado-based nonprofit dedicated to adoption, orphan care and foster care services. Hope’s Promise began 34 years ago with a mission to create a better adoption experience for families. Founded by Paula Freeman in Castle Rock, Colorado, the organization has since expanded its focus to include domestic and international adoptions, as well as orphan care and foster care services.
“[Paula] just felt the Lord calling her to create an adoption agency that would work better for adoptive parents and what she had experienced, and so she started it at her kitchen table and earned her master’s while raising five kids,” said Colleen Briggs, director of orphan care at Hope’s Promise.
Initially focused on domestic adoptions, Hope’s Promise soon added international adoptions to their services. The early 2000s brought a new awareness within the organization.
“The board and staff really became aware with international adoptions of how many kids were being left behind, and that those kids deserve families as well,” said Briggs. “And so our Orphan Care Program started at that time, and our focus with the Orphan Care Program has always been family-based care. Kids need and thrive in families.”
The Impact of the First Fruits Fund
The partnership between Hope’s Promise and Footprints Floors through the First Fruits Fund has been a remarkable blessing for both organizations.
“Footprints reached out to us by email, wanting to know more about what we do. From our first meeting, it was clear that Footprints Floors shared our passion for helping children in need, both locally and internationally,” Briggs said. “[They’ve] been involved in all different capacities — sending volunteers to our events, inviting us to come to their events and supporting our programs.”
One of the most impactful aspects of this partnership is the support for Hope’s Promise’s Vietnam program through monthly donations.
“There are 30 kids in Vietnam who are going to school because of First Fruits,” Briggs said. “Without Footprints Floors’ intervention, these children wouldn’t have access to stable families or education. It’s life-changing.”
Looking Ahead: The Future of the Partnership
The relationship between Hope’s Promise and Footprints Floors is built on more than just financial contributions — it’s about mutual support and shared values.
“[It’s] a mutually beneficial relationship,” said Rachel Bates, director of foster care and adoptions at Hope’s Promise. “Footprints Floors isn’t just a donor; they’re a partner, and we’re so grateful for the friendship and support they’ve provided.”
Looking ahead, Hope’s Promise is excited about the future of this partnership.
“I hope to see even more relationships develop with Footprints Floors,” said Briggs. “I’d love for their team to visit Vietnam and meet the families they’re impacting firsthand.”
As Footprints Floors continues to expand its philanthropic efforts through the First Fruits Fund, the partnership with Hope’s Promise serves as an inspiring model for how businesses can give back in a way that goes beyond writing a check.
“There’s just great synergy in that, and great companionship and friendship,” said Briggs. “And I’m just so grateful. It feels like God just plopped them in our lap as a total gift.”