Reenergized and ready to spring forward
This year, springtime feels extra energizing at FamilyForward, as we celebrate our 20th anniversary.
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Celebrating our 20th anniversary throughout 2023!
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Sarah Harte
- Apr 20
- 3 min
A realistic budget helps single mom catch up with expenses
“Valerie’s” mentors helped her create a realistic budget so she could see how much she could actually afford to spend.
Tim Wayman
- Apr 20
- 3 min
FamilyForward: A firm foundation
In this interview, the Rev. David Russell, our very first board chair, shares unique insights on the founding and work of FamilyForward.
Erica Chianelli
- Feb 24
- 3 min
A year of growth and gratitude
Erica Chianelli looks back with gratitude on her first year as executive director of FamilyForward.
Sarah Harte
- Feb 24
- 1 min
Continuing to grow — long after the program ends
Mom W’s experience reminds us that change happens slowly. Many of the fruits of the FamilyForward program are not reaped until years later.
FamilyForward Staff
- Feb 24
- 1 min
Breakfast gathering celebrates FamilyForward mentors
The breakfast gathering for FamilyForward mentors was a wonderful opportunity to thank them for their dedicated service to our families.
Tim Wayman
- Feb 24
- 2 min
An unexpected gift from mentoring
Becoming mentors opened the door to the wonderful gift of an ongoing relationship between two families.
Tim Wayman
- Feb 1
- 2 min
Twenty years and counting...
During our 20th anniversary year, we are looking toward the future as together we continue to empower low-income, working families.
FamilyForward Staff
- Feb 1
- 2 min
For Papa’s Sake provides holiday help for families
For Papa’s Sake Home Care collected gift cards and contributions and matched the amount, donating a total of $27,060 for FF families.
Sarah Harte
- Jan 24
- 1 min
Breaking daily spending habit saves money and time
“Lynn” is learning how to conserve her money and her time, both of which will benefit her children in the long run.
Kris Mainellis
- Nov 22, 2022
- 2 min
Thank you, John Sonderegger
In January 2023, John Sonderegger will take on a new role as our very first Board Member Emeritus.
Kris Mainellis
- Nov 12, 2022
- 2 min
Select FamilyForward for AmazonSmile!
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Sarah Harte
- Nov 10, 2022
- 2 min
JOY STORIES: Late 2022
Read these brief stories of progress and hope from three families in the FamilyForward program as of late 2022.
Kris Mainellis
- Nov 8, 2022
- 2 min
Fall fun for FamilyForward!
We've had another busy fall, getting out and about in the community, meeting new people and spreading the word about FamilyForward.
Erica Chianelli
- Oct 26, 2022
- 2 min
Embracing our forward momentum
As the need for our services continues to grow, we are eternally grateful for all of you who enable us to keep pushing forward.
Sarah Harte
- Oct 17, 2022
- 1 min
Being seen as a whole person
Mom J was able to rise above serious challenges and make significant progress toward a better life.
Kris Mainellis
- Oct 17, 2022
- 1 min
Giving Hope nets $65,000 to empower families
The community stepped up in a big way on Sunday, October 2, 2022, for FamilyForward’s annual premier fundraiser event, Giving Hope.
Sarah Harte
- Aug 29, 2022
- 3 min
Mentoring makes FamilyForward unique
FamilyForward's unique mentoring program is one of the critical keys to families’ success as they work to break the cycle of poverty.
Chris Farnsworth and Kris Mainellis
- Aug 29, 2022
- 2 min
BOARD MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Donna Anderson
In her work at FamilyForward, Donna Anderson has been facilitating change in the community for 20+ years and "helping where help is needed."
Sarah Harte
- Aug 23, 2022
- 2 min
JOY STORIES: 2022
Read these brief stories of progress and hope from three families in the FamilyForward program as of early 2022.
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