TEMPLE, Texas (KWTX) — The Bell County nonprofit, Family Promise of Bell County, has significantly expanded its ability to help homeless families with the addition of eight new homes that more than double its housing capacity.

The non-profit unveiled the new two-bedroom homes on Wednesday, marking the completion of a five-year project designed to provide additional support for families working toward permanent housing. The expansion allows the organization to house eight more families while they navigate the challenging process of finding stable accommodation.

“It’s a cool thing that to say that today we’re keeping our promise,” said Rucker Preston, the nonprofit’s executive director.

The new homes complement Family Promise’s existing Promise House shelter, where families can stay for 9

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