MENTOR TEAM SPOTLIGHT: Donna Myers and Vince Kelley
Donna Myers and Vince Kelley are making a difference, one family at a time, by serving as FamilyForward mentors.
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Sarah Harte
Jul 292 min
Finding help and a sense of hope
With help from her FamilyForward mentors, Mom T achieved several successes. But the greatest success of all was a sense of hope.
Sarah Harte
Jun 141 min
JOY STORIES: Early 2024
Read these Joy Stories as of early 2024: Brief stories of progress and hope from four families in the FamilyForward program.
Sarah Harte
Jun 143 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.
Sarah Harte
Apr 302 min
Developing a toolkit to survive — and thrive
With a household budget and other strategies, “Stephanie” felt more in control of her money and had a toolkit to survive—and thrive.
Sarah Harte
Feb 202 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.”
Sarah Harte
Jan 292 min
Finding the financial breathing room to heal and grow
For “Ellie” — and for many FamilyForward participants — the benefits of our program were more than just financial.
Sarah Harte
Oct 25, 20231 min
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.
Sarah Harte
Oct 24, 20232 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, 20232 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, 20232 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
Apr 20, 20233 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.
Sarah Harte
Feb 24, 20231 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.
Sarah Harte
Oct 17, 20221 min
Being seen as a whole person
Mom J was able to rise above serious challenges and make significant progress toward a better life.
Sarah Harte
Aug 29, 20223 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.
Sarah Harte
Jul 13, 20221 min
Daughter thrives in school thanks to stable housing
It’s back-to-school time! This family’s story demonstrates the importance of stable housing for children to learn and thrive in school.
Sarah Harte
May 25, 20222 min
JOY STORIES: Late 2021
Read these brief stories of progress and hope from three families in the FamilyForward program in late 2021.
Sarah Harte
Mar 29, 20223 min
Gaining the confidence to succeed
Being held "accountable for your own independence" was key for "Tina" to gain the confidence she needed to plan for a better future.
Erica Chianelli
Mar 29, 20223 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
Feb 22, 20222 min
Household budget paves way for debt reduction
FamilyForward helped Vicky achieve financial stability, and that stability benefited the entire family unit.
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