Stories of Hope: How Mentoring and Rental Assistance Changes Lives

Donna Anderson, one of FamilyForward’s longest serving leaders, has left the board of directors as of July 2024.

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

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

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.

Chet Tambe learned of FamilyForward’s mission at an opportune time — just as he was looking for ways to make a difference in the community.

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

During our 20th anniversary year, we are looking toward the future as together we continue to empower low-income, working families.

In January 2023, John Sonderegger took on a new role as our very first Board Member Emeritus.

In her work at FamilyForward, Donna Anderson has been facilitating change in the community for 20+ years and "helping where help is needed."

Courtney T. Podkowa has a heart for serving the local community and making a difference in the lives of struggling families.

FamilyForward has been an organization close to Becky Reel’s heart. She is excited to contribute to the work of empowering local families.

Ted McGinn was all-in when he learned how Faith Community Homes helps low-income, working families in the northwest suburbs of Chicago.

John Sonderegger's daily mission is to help others make the most of life. His work with Faith Community Homes illustrates this philosophy.