Stories of Hope: How Mentoring and Rental Assistance Changes Lives

Donna Myers and Vince Kelley are making a difference, one family at a time, by serving as FamilyForward mentors.

When people ask me, “How, exactly, does FamilyForward empower people?” I respond, “We show up for them.”

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.

FamilyForward is a not a traditional social services organization. Here are four characteristics that set FamilyForward apart.

As FamilyForward's 20th anniversary celebration continues, our very first mentor, Anne Mura, shares advice for current and future mentors.

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

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

The breakfast gathering for FamilyForward mentors was a wonderful opportunity to thank them for their dedicated service to our families.

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

FamilyForward's unique mentoring program is one of the critical keys to families’ success as they work to break the cycle of poverty.

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

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

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.

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

Mentors were key to helping motivated parents find better jobs to provide for their family and future.