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Nov 112 min read

FamilyForward receives significant grant and legacy support from Congregational UCC of Arlington Heights

FamilyForward has been awarded a generous grant and ongoing legacy support from Congregational United Church of Christ of Arlington Heights.

Giving Hope event raises $80,000 for families

Kris Mainellis

Nov 112 min read

Giving Hope event raises $80,000 for families

On October 20, 2024, FamilyForward hosted it most successful Giving Hope event to date, raising over $80,000 to help low-income families.

Erica Chianelli

Nov 11 min read

Reflections on time well-spent

As she prepares to move on from her role as executive director, Erica Chianelli reflects on her time at FF and the continuing mission.

Significant donation from business owner Kelly Hutchison benefits local families

FamilyForward Staff

Aug 231 min read

Significant donation from business owner Kelly Hutchison benefits local families

We are sincerely grateful to Kelly Hutchison and Home Instead of Itasca for a significant donation of $30,000 to help FF families.

Kris Mainellis

Jul 13 min read

Thank you, Donna Anderson

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

Kris Mainellis

Apr 302 min read

Thank you, Lou Walton

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

Tim Wayman

Apr 302 min read

Thank you, Paul Cochran

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

Farewell to two wonderful leaders: Lou Walton and Paul Cochran

Kris Mainellis

Apr 302 min read

Farewell to two wonderful leaders: Lou Walton and Paul Cochran

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

FamilyForward debt-reduction matching program helps break cycle of debt

Erica Chianelli

Apr 302 min read

FamilyForward debt-reduction matching program helps break cycle of debt

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

Giving Hope: Oktoberfest raises $70,000 to help low-income, working families

Kris Mainellis

Oct 24, 20232 min read

Giving Hope: Oktoberfest raises $70,000 to help low-income, working families

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

Sharing stories of success from 20 years at FamilyForward

Kris Mainellis

Oct 19, 20236 min read

Sharing stories of success from 20 years at FamilyForward

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

For Papa’s Sake provides holiday help for families

FamilyForward Staff

Feb 1, 20232 min read

For Papa’s Sake provides holiday help for families

For Papa’s Sake Home Care collected gift cards and contributions and matched the amount, donating a total of $27,060 for FF families.

Kris Mainellis

Nov 12, 20222 min read

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Erica Chianelli

Oct 26, 20222 min read

Embracing our forward momentum

As the need for our services continues to grow, we are eternally grateful for all of you who enable us to keep pushing forward.

Recognizing the vital partnership of our local faith community

Erica Chianelli

Jul 13, 20221 min read

Recognizing the vital partnership of our local faith community

FamilyForward continues to appreciate the ongoing strong support from area churches and faith-based organizations.

Holidays shine, thanks to For Papa’s Sake Home Care

FamilyForward Staff

Jan 30, 20222 min read

Holidays shine, thanks to For Papa’s Sake Home Care

For Papa's Sake Home Care collected more than $5,500 in gift cards for our families and then matched that amount with a cash donation.

Giving Hope 2021: Celebrating successes, envisioning a promising future

Chris Farnsworth and Tim Wayman

Nov 11, 20212 min read

Giving Hope 2021: Celebrating successes, envisioning a promising future

This year's Giving Hope event was a time of celebration and an opportunity to look ahead toward a promising future.

Kris A. Mainellis

Mar 14, 20211 min read

Community advocate produces FCH video

We are grateful to Jason Stallard and The Stallard Group, Keller Williams, for featuring our mission in the Love Local - OFF 53 initiative.

Gifts and donations bring joy, alleviate holiday stress

Sarah Harte

Feb 9, 20212 min read

Gifts and donations bring joy, alleviate holiday stress

Thanks to the generosity of many groups and individuals, every Faith Community Homes family received several gift cards in December 2020.

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