- Our Mission -
“A Community Where no Neighbor Faces Life’s Challenges Alone”
- Our Vision -
“My mother taught me that the front porch is more than a place—it’s a way of being. Every morning she sat outside with her coffee, greeting neighbors, offering a kind word, and showing up with steady, uncomplicated love. She believed deeply that being a good neighbor could change the world one person at a time.”
“The Front Porch Project carries that belief forward. We exist to ensure that no neighbor walks through hardship alone—whether they are a caregiver, a grandparent raising children, a family navigating crisis, or a child facing serious illness. Our work is simple, but powerful: we show up, we listen, and we extend the kind of hospitality that has been passed down through generations of women in our family.”
“This organization is a living tribute to the porch where we all learned what love looks like in practice. My hope is that everyone who encounters this project feels what our family has always felt—belonging, comfort, and the assurance that there is always a porch light on for them.”
— Melissa Paul, Founder & President
The Front Porch Project, Inc.
What We Provide
Neighbor Support & Practical Assistance
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◦ Providing comfort items, resources, or everyday necessities to families in need
◦ Coordinating community response efforts for neighbors facing acute hardship
◦ Offering meal support, care packages (“Porch Kits”), and check-in outreach
Caregiver & Family Support Programs
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◦ Emotional support through peer connection and community volunteers
◦ Encouragement notes, respite partnerships, and small-scale resource assistance
◦ Services for caregivers of medically complex or seriously ill children
Hospitality & Community-Building Events
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◦ Porch-style gatherings that build community connection and reduce isolation
◦ Intergenerational events that celebrate compassion, storytelling, and belonging
◦ Seasonal outreach (e.g., holiday support, back-to-school drives, neighbor aid)
◦ Volunteers participate in assembling care kits, assisting with events, writing encouragement cards, delivering resources, and supporting families referred by partners.