Renewed hope powers forward momentum
Mom L's story is a deeply moving and inspirational testimony of how her volunteer mentors gave her renewed hope and forward momentum.
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Celebrating our 20th anniversary throughout 2023!
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Sarah Harte
- Oct 24
- 2 min
Here’s what’s special about FamilyForward
FamilyForward is a not a traditional social services organization. Here are four characteristics that set FamilyForward apart.
Kris Mainellis
- Oct 23
- 2 min
Meet Anne Mura, first mentor at Faith Community Homes/FamilyForward
As FamilyForward's 20th anniversary celebration continues, our very first mentor, Anne Mura, shares advice for current and future mentors.
Sarah Harte
- Aug 18
- 2 min
Moving from a job toward a career encourages growth and stability
Finding a career path and developing stronger finances helped “Maddie” maintain confidence and family stability, especially in trying times.
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.
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.
Erica Chianelli
- Mar 29, 2022
- 3 min
Mentors instill client confidence, encourage stability
FamilyForward mentors Susie Pierce and Tim Thompson provided the coaching and confidence-boosting their client needed to chart her own path.
Sarah Harte
- Jan 30, 2022
- 2 min
Two-year program leads to long-term impact
Meg’s story is an example of the positive, long-term impact that FamilyForward can make in a family’s life.
Sarah Harte
- Apr 25, 2021
- 2 min
In mentoring, relationships are key to success
The bonds formed among a pair of mentors and a single mom made all the difference as they partnered to improve the family's circumstances.
Sarah Harte
- Apr 21, 2021
- 2 min
Single mom succeeds by setting goals
Weekly meetings with her volunteer mentors helped "Lori" identify the steps she needed to take to meet her short-term and long-term goals.
Sarah Harte
- Feb 17, 2021
- 2 min
Parents find better jobs, thanks to coaching from mentors
Mentors were key to helping motivated parents find better jobs to provide for their family and future.
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