A year of growth and gratitude
Erica Chianelli looks back with gratitude on her first year as executive director of FamilyForward.
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Celebrating our 20th anniversary throughout 2023!
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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.
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
- Jul 13, 2022
- 1 min
Recognizing the vital partnership of our local faith community
FamilyForward continues to appreciate the ongoing strong support from area churches and faith-based organizations.
Tim Wayman
- Jul 13, 2022
- 2 min
The impact of rapidly rising rent
Tim Wayman examines how inflation-spurred rising rental costs affect FamilyForward's clients and rent-support efforts for families.
Kris Mainellis
- Jun 9, 2022
- 2 min
BOARD MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Courtney T. Podkowa
Courtney T. Podkowa has a heart for serving the local community and making a difference in the lives of struggling families.
Kris Mainellis
- Jun 9, 2022
- 2 min
BOARD MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Becky Reel
FamilyForward has been an organization close to Becky Reel’s heart. She is excited to contribute to the work of empowering local families.
Sarah Harte
- May 25, 2022
- 2 min
JOY STORIES: Late 2021
Read these brief stories of progress and hope from three families in the FamilyForward program in late 2021.
Tim Wayman
- Apr 1, 2022
- 1 min
Fast forward
Tim Wayman, chair of the FamilyForward Board of Directors, explains how FamilyForward is ideally positioned for success in 2022 and beyond.
Erica Chianelli
- Feb 17, 2022
- 2 min
New year, new start
New FamilyForward Executive Director Erica Chianelli wants to know supporters' stories.
Sarah Harte
- Jan 14, 2022
- 2 min
JOY STORIES: 2021
Joy Stories 2021: Read these brief stories of progress and hope from three families in the FamilyForward program in 2021.
FamilyForward Staff
- Nov 11, 2021
- 4 min
FAMILY INTERVIEW: Safety net helps single mom move forward
In this inspirational interview, "M" shares how she overcame challenges she was facing as a single parent with a low income.
Sarah Harte
- Jun 21, 2021
- 2 min
JOY STORIES: Fall and winter 2020
Read these stories of progress and hope from three families who completed the Faith Community Homes program at the end of 2020.
Sarah Harte
- Apr 20, 2021
- 2 min
Less financial stress for parents means happier, healthier children
Many parents report that when they worry less about making ends meet, their children worry less too.
Kris A. Mainellis
- Mar 14, 2021
- 1 min
Community advocate produces FCH video
We are grateful to Jason Stallard and The Stallard Group, Keller Williams, for featuring our mission in the Love Local - OFF 53 initiative.
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