Stories of Hope: How Mentoring and Rental Assistance Changes Lives

Read these brief stories of progress and hope from three families in the FamilyForward program as of early 2023.

This year, springtime feels extra energizing at FamilyForward, as we celebrate our 20th anniversary.

“Valerie’s” mentors helped her create a realistic budget so she could see how much she could actually afford to spend.

Erica Chianelli looks back with gratitude on her first year as executive director of FamilyForward.

Mom W’s experience reminds us that change happens slowly. Many of the fruits of the FamilyForward program are not reaped until years later.

Becoming mentors opened the door to the wonderful gift of an ongoing relationship between two families.

Case Manager Pam Van De Walle offers her thoughts on what she has learned over the past 8+ years serving FamilyForward clients.

It’s back-to-school time! This family’s story demonstrates the importance of stable housing for children to learn and thrive in school.

FamilyForward mentors Susie Pierce and Tim Thompson provided the coaching and confidence-boosting their client needed to chart her own path.

The bonds formed among a pair of mentors and a single mom made all the difference as they partnered to improve the family's circumstances.