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Kris Mainellis
Aug 23, 20243 min read
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.
Sarah Harte
Jul 29, 20242 min read
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 14, 20241 min read
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
Apr 30, 20242 min read
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
Jan 29, 20242 min read
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 read
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 read
Here’s what’s special about FamilyForward
FamilyForward is a not a traditional social services organization. Here are four characteristics that set FamilyForward apart.
Sarah Harte
Jun 15, 20232 min read
JOY STORIES: 2023
Read these brief stories of progress and hope from three families in the FamilyForward program as of early 2023.
Sarah Harte
Apr 20, 20233 min read
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
Jan 24, 20231 min read
Breaking daily spending habit saves money and time
“Lynn” is learning how to conserve her money and her time, both of which will benefit her children in the long run.
Kris Mainellis
Nov 12, 20222 min read
Select FamilyForward for AmazonSmile!
Do you shop on Amazon? Here's how to select FamilyForward for AmazonSmile.
Sarah Harte
Jul 13, 20221 min read
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
Mar 29, 20223 min read
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.
Sarah Harte
Jan 14, 20222 min read
JOY STORIES: 2021
Joy Stories 2021: Read these brief stories of progress and hope from three families in the FamilyForward program in 2021.
Sarah Harte
Apr 20, 20212 min read
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.
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