FamilyForward co-founder Lou Walton has retired from the board of directors, effective May 2024, leaving a legacy of service and growth.

After nearly two decades of dedicated service to FamilyForward, Paul Cochran has retired from the board of directors, as of May 2024.

Thank you, Lou, and Paul, for your long-enduring enthusiasm and commitment to helping FamilyForward in its mission to strengthen families.

The FamilyForward debt-reduction matching program allows parents to pay down debt twice as fast, helping families break the cycle of debt.

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

All of us, as members of communities who care for our neighbors’ well-being, have a call to actively take steps toward potential solutions.

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

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.

As we enter 2024, FamilyForward is committed to finding new and inventive ways to address the mounting challenges our client families face.

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.

On Sunday, October 15, 2023, FamilyForward hosted Giving Hope: Oktoberfest, its most successful fundraising event ever.

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

Long-time leaders share favorite memories and insights about the important work and accomplishments over the past 20 years of...

We touched base with Carrie Miller, SLW, FamilyForward co-founder and first program manager, to share memories and advice for the future.

On Wednesday, June 7, 2023, FamilyForward leaders and supporters had a fun time out on the green, all to support our program families!

Tim Wayman discusses the rental-housing market and how FamilyForward is finding creative and effective ways to assist low-income families.

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

As one of our founders, Lou Walton has played an important part in the development and growth of FCH/FF over the past 20+ years.