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FamilyForward Staff
Jan 282 min read
Special thanks to local partner churches for 2024 holiday support
We are grateful to these local partner churches for helping to make the 2024 holidays special for the families in the FamilyForward program.


FamilyForward Staff
Jan 281 min read
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Thank you, St. John United Church of Christ, Arlington Heights
We would like to recognize and thank St. John United Church of Christ, Arlington Heights, for its long-term support of FamilyForward.

Tim Wayman
Nov 11, 20242 min read
FamilyForward receives significant grant and legacy support from Congregational UCC of Arlington Heights
FamilyForward has been awarded a generous grant and ongoing legacy support from Congregational United Church of Christ of Arlington Heights.


Kris Mainellis
Nov 11, 20242 min read
Giving Hope event raises $80,000 for families
On October 20, 2024, FamilyForward hosted it most successful Giving Hope event to date, raising over $80,000 to help low-income families.


FamilyForward Staff
Aug 23, 20241 min read
Significant donation from business owner Kelly Hutchison benefits local families
We are sincerely grateful to Kelly Hutchison and Home Instead of Itasca for a significant donation of $30,000 to help FF families.


Kris Mainellis
Apr 30, 20242 min read
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.


Kris Mainellis
Nov 12, 20222 min read
Select FamilyForward for AmazonSmile!
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Kris Mainellis
Oct 17, 20221 min read
Giving Hope nets $65,000 to empower families
The community stepped up in a big way on Sunday, October 2, 2022, for FamilyForward’s annual premier fundraiser event, Giving Hope.


Chris Farnsworth and Kris Mainellis
Aug 29, 20222 min read
BOARD MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Donna Anderson
In her work at FamilyForward, Donna Anderson has been facilitating change in the community for 20+ years and "helping where help is needed."

Erica Chianelli
Jul 13, 20221 min read
Recognizing the vital partnership of our local faith community
FamilyForward continues to appreciate the ongoing strong support from area churches and faith-based organizations.

Kris Mainellis
Jun 9, 20222 min read
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, 20222 min read
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.

Chris Farnsworth and Tim Wayman
Nov 11, 20212 min read
Giving Hope 2021: Celebrating successes, envisioning a promising future
This year's Giving Hope event was a time of celebration and an opportunity to look ahead toward a promising future.


Jim Mayer and Kris Mainellis
Jul 25, 20212 min read
BOARD MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Ted McGinn
Ted McGinn was all-in when he learned how Faith Community Homes helps low-income, working families in the northwest suburbs of Chicago.


Kris A. Mainellis
Apr 22, 20213 min read
BOARD MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: John Sonderegger
John Sonderegger's daily mission is to help others make the most of life. His work with Faith Community Homes illustrates this philosophy.
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