Partnership marks a significant achievement that has supported housing stability for over 39,000 families
TEMPLE, Texas, Dec. 18, 2025 — Today, , a top national builder of affordable single-family homes, commemorates a key achievement: the contribution of its 20th home via its collaboration with , a national nonprofit focused on preventing and tackling family homelessness. This 20th donated home will function as transitional housing for , offering stability and assistance to families striving to obtain permanent housing.
“We are thrilled to celebrate this milestone alongside our partners at Family Promise,” stated Kevin Clayton, CEO of Clayton. “Contributing 20 homes demonstrates the potential when committed teams unite for a shared purpose. We anticipate assisting more families in attaining enduring housing stability and are profoundly thankful for Family Promise’s guidance and the remarkable work they perform nationwide.”
Clayton and Family Promise initiated their collaboration in 2019 with the program A Future Begins at Home, which aims to stop families from becoming homeless. Clayton advances this mission by donating homes annually and providing grants to Family Promise Affiliates across the United States.
“Our alliance with Clayton has created a significant effect for families dealing with housing uncertainty,” remarked Cheryl Schuch, CEO of Family Promise. “These home contributions enable Family Promise Affiliates throughout the country to broaden their services and offer local families secure, stable environments to reconstruct their lives. We are immensely appreciative of Clayton’s dedication to aiding these families in reaching permanent stability.”
“This home will create an enormous positive change for the families we assist in Bell County,” said Rucker Preston, Executive Director of Family Promise of Bell County. “It will provide families with the essential foundation to progress toward lasting stability, supported by our continuous aid. We are eager to witness the influence this home will have on the incoming family and on numerous others in the future.”
Since the partnership started, collaborative work has enabled 39,300 families, encompassing more than 62,500 children, to secure long-term housing stability.
The contributed home, Clayton’s , provides around 1,140 square feet of living area, with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. It features all-drywall interiors, Craftsman-style elements, and open living spaces, along with energy-efficient components and rooftop solar panels expected to generate over half of the home’s yearly electricity, potentially lowering monthly utility expenses. Fully furnished, the residence is prepared to accommodate diverse family requirements.
The home was constructed at the Clayton Waco Home Building Facility in Texas and finished by .
“We are honored to collaborate with Family Promise on this initiative,” said Kenny Smith, General Manager at Clayton Homes of Killeen. “It is genuinely impactful to participate in creating a milestone home that will have an immediate and enduring effect for families within our own community.”
For additional details on Clayton’s partnership with Family Promise, visit .
About Clayton
Established in 1956, Clayton is devoted to providing access to a better life through homeownership. As a premier single-family, values-driven home builder, Clayton focuses on affordable housing, sustainable methods, and delivering an exceptional experience for customers and employees. The company’s offerings include a full spectrum of site-built, modern manufactured, Tiny, CrossMod®, and modular homes. In 2024, Clayton constructed over 60,000 homes nationwide. For further information, visit .
CrossMod is a registered certification mark of the Manufactured Housing Institute.
About Family Promise:
Family Promise is the leading national organization dedicated to preventing and eliminating family homelessness. Operating close to 200 locations across the country, the organization develops solutions, utilizes local resources, and champions the needs of families experiencing homelessness. This effort generates substantial benefits, lowers community expenses, and maintains family unity. Since its establishment in 1988, Family Promise has aided more than 1 million family members. Discover more and participate at .
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