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.
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Sarah Harte
Feb 202 min read
Here’s how — and why — our family program works at FamilyForward
When people ask me, “How, exactly, does FamilyForward empower people?” I respond, “We show up for them.”
Sarah Harte
Jan 292 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.
Kris Mainellis
Oct 23, 20232 min read
Meet Anne Mura, first mentor at Faith Community Homes/FamilyForward
As FamilyForward's 20th anniversary celebration continues, our very first mentor, Anne Mura, shares advice for current and future mentors.
Sarah Harte
Aug 18, 20232 min read
Moving from a job toward a career encourages growth and stability
Finding a career path and developing stronger finances helped “Maddie” maintain confidence and family stability, especially in trying times.
Sarah Harte
Feb 24, 20231 min read
Continuing to grow — long after the program ends
Mom W’s experience reminds us that change happens slowly. Many of the fruits of the FamilyForward program are not reaped until years later.
FamilyForward Staff
Feb 24, 20231 min read
Breakfast gathering celebrates FamilyForward mentors
The breakfast gathering for FamilyForward mentors was a wonderful opportunity to thank them for their dedicated service to our families.
Tim Wayman
Feb 24, 20232 min read
An unexpected gift from mentoring
Becoming mentors opened the door to the wonderful gift of an ongoing relationship between two families.
Sarah Harte
Aug 29, 20223 min read
Mentoring makes FamilyForward unique
FamilyForward's unique mentoring program is one of the critical keys to families’ success as they work to break the cycle of poverty.
Erica Chianelli
Mar 29, 20223 min read
Mentors instill client confidence, encourage stability
FamilyForward mentors Susie Pierce and Tim Thompson provided the coaching and confidence-boosting their client needed to chart her own path.
Sarah Harte
Jan 30, 20222 min read
Two-year program leads to long-term impact
Meg’s story is an example of the positive, long-term impact that FamilyForward can make in a family’s life.
Sarah Harte
Apr 25, 20212 min read
In mentoring, relationships are key to success
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.
Sarah Harte
Apr 21, 20212 min read
Single mom succeeds by setting goals
Weekly meetings with her volunteer mentors helped "Lori" identify the steps she needed to take to meet her short-term and long-term goals.
Sarah Harte
Feb 17, 20212 min read
Parents find better jobs, thanks to coaching from mentors
Mentors were key to helping motivated parents find better jobs to provide for their family and future.
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