Sarah HarteMay 252 minJOY STORIES: Late 2021Read these brief stories of progress and hope from three families in the FamilyForward program in late 2021.
Sarah HarteMar 293 minGaining the confidence to succeedBeing held "accountable for your own independence" was key for "Tina" to gain the confidence she needed to plan for a better future.
Erica ChianelliMar 293 minMentors instill client confidence, encourage stabilityFamilyForward mentors Susie Pierce and Tim Thompson provided the coaching and confidence-boosting their client needed to chart her own path.
Sarah HarteFeb 222 minHousehold budget paves way for debt reductionFamilyForward helped Vicky achieve financial stability, and that stability benefited the entire family unit.
Sarah HarteJan 312 minTwo-year program leads to long-term impactMeg’s story is an example of the positive, long-term impact that FamilyForward can make in a family’s life.
Sarah HarteSep 8, 20212 minSafer apartment, rent support provide firm foundationWith Faith Community Homes in her corner, "Kelly” found a safer place to live and the financial fortification she urgently needed to...
Jim Mayer and Kris MainellisJul 25, 20212 minBOARD MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Ted McGinnTed McGinn was all-in when he learned how Faith Community Homes helps low-income, working families in the northwest suburbs of Chicago.
Sarah HarteApr 25, 20212 minIn mentoring, relationships are key to successThe 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 HarteApr 21, 20212 minSingle mom succeeds by setting goalsWeekly meetings with her volunteer mentors helped "Lori" identify the steps she needed to take to meet her short-term and long-term goals.
Sarah HarteFeb 18, 20212 minParents find better jobs, thanks to coaching from mentorsMentors were key to helping motivated parents find better jobs to provide for their family and future.