Mom J's story is an inspirational testimony of how FamilyForward helped her adapt to changes and rebuild her life after a family tragedy.

With help from her FamilyForward mentors, Mom T achieved several successes. But the greatest success of all was a sense of hope.

With a household budget and other strategies, “Stephanie” felt more in control of her money and had a toolkit to survive—and thrive.

For “Ellie” — and for many FamilyForward participants — the benefits of our program were more than just financial.

Mom L's story is a deeply moving and inspirational testimony of how her volunteer mentors gave her renewed hope and forward momentum.

Finding a career path and developing stronger finances helped “Maddie” maintain confidence and family stability, especially in trying times.

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

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.

“Lynn” is learning how to conserve her money and her time, both of which will benefit her children in the long run.

Mom J was able to rise above serious challenges and make significant progress toward a better life.

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

Being held "accountable for your own independence" was key for "Tina" to gain the confidence she needed to plan for a better future.

FamilyForward helped Vicky achieve financial stability, and that stability benefited the entire family unit.

Meg’s story is an example of the positive, long-term impact that FamilyForward can make in a family’s life.

In this inspirational interview, "M" shares how she overcame challenges she was facing as a single parent with a low income.

With Faith Community Homes in her corner, "Kelly” found a safer place to live and the financial fortification she urgently needed to...

For single mom "Ellen," getting into her own apartment with her child was the first step toward moving forward and digging out of debt.

Read these stories of progress and hope from three families who completed the Faith Community Homes program at the end of 2020.

Weekly meetings with her volunteer mentors helped "Lori" identify the steps she needed to take to meet her short-term and long-term goals.