Support the Journey Toward Housing Security and Financial Stability
COMING FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2026:
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One Step Beyond
Celebrating Progress, Creating Possibility
Friday, October 9 | 6:00 – 10:00 PM | $130 per person
Rolling Green Country Club
2525 E. Rand Rd., Arlington Heights, IL 60004
REGISTRATION OPENS SOON!
Gather with us for this lively, inspiring evening!
One Step Beyond will be an evening of impact — a time for celebration and sharing:
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Lifting up the progress of our FamilyForward families
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Celebrating our wonderful community of supporters
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Empowering our mission to help more families
We’ll enjoy an upbeat, interactive event, celebrating the amazing progress of our FamilyForward families as they continue to work hard to build a better life, with our help.
Join us as we thank everyone who is involved in our mission — from our supporters to our volunteers to our staff — and all who make it possible for FamilyForward to empower families. Join us as we come together in support of parents as they gain the confidence and skills they need to manage their finances, maintain stable housing, navigate challenges, and achieve long-term independence.
PARTNER WITH US!
Learn how to partner with us to support One Step Beyond, our signature fundraising event! As a partner, you will be investing in the strength, resilience, and potential of working families while helping to create a stronger community for us all.
RAFFLE PRIZES & SILENT-AUCTION DONATIONS WELCOME!
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
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Master of Ceremonies: Rob Hughes from ABC7 Chicago
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Open Bar: Beer & Wine (6-8 PM) & engaging, interactive activities
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A delicious dinner & gourmet desserts. Choose your dinner when you register!
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Silent auction & raffles with exciting & creative prizes
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Family Story & Live Appeal
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And much more!
How to dress: Smart Casual
What’s Our Goal?
We hope you will join us to move One Step Beyond!
Our goal and our mission is to strengthen local low-income, working families in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. Together, we can reach more families and make an even stronger impact in our local communities. Together, we are creating possibilities that were not there before, helping families to not only to reach for their dreams, but to achieve real successes leading to a brighter future for their children.
Interested in donating raffle prizes and silent-auction items?