Thank you, Donna Anderson
Donna Anderson, one of FamilyForward’s longest serving leaders, has left the board of directors as of July 2024.
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Sarah Harte
- Jun 14
- 3 min
Moving beyond ‘how-to’ instructions for low-income parents
Finding financial stability varies for low-income families. How-to checklists are often inadequate. That’s where FamilyForward comes in.
Kris Mainellis
- Apr 30
- 2 min
Thank you, Lou Walton
FamilyForward co-founder Lou Walton has retired from the board of directors, effective May 2024, leaving a legacy of service and growth.
Kris Mainellis
- Apr 30
- 2 min
Farewell to two wonderful leaders: Lou Walton and Paul Cochran
Thank you, Lou, and Paul, for your long-enduring enthusiasm and commitment to helping FamilyForward in its mission to strengthen families.
Tim Wayman
- Apr 30
- 2 min
Working together to combat the affordable-housing crisis
All of us, as members of communities who care for our neighbors’ well-being, have a call to actively take steps toward potential solutions.
Sarah Harte
- Feb 20
- 2 min
Here’s how — and why — our family program works at FamilyForward
When people ask me, “How, exactly, does FamilyForward empower people?” I respond, “We show up for them.”
Erica Chianelli
- Jan 29
- 2 min
The Power of Positive Momentum
As we enter 2024, FamilyForward is committed to finding new and inventive ways to address the mounting challenges our client families face.
Kris Mainellis
- Aug 23, 2023
- 3 min
Serving families from a place of love
We touched base with Carrie Miller, SLW, FamilyForward co-founder and first program manager, to share memories and advice for the future.
Tim Wayman
- Aug 23, 2023
- 2 min
Meeting low-income family challenges head-on
Tim Wayman discusses the rental-housing market and how FamilyForward is finding creative and effective ways to assist low-income families.
Kris Mainellis
- Jun 19, 2023
- 3 min
BOARD MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Lou Walton
As one of our founders, Lou Walton has played an important part in the development and growth of FCH/FF over the past 20+ years.
Erica Chianelli
- Feb 24, 2023
- 3 min
A year of growth and gratitude
Erica Chianelli looks back with gratitude on her first year as executive director of FamilyForward.
Tim Wayman
- Feb 1, 2023
- 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.
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