Stories of Hope: How Mentoring and Rental Assistance Changes Lives

“Lynn” is learning how to conserve her money and her time, both of which will benefit her children in the long run.

Read these brief stories of progress and hope from three families in the FamilyForward program as of late 2022.

Mom J was able to rise above serious challenges and make significant progress toward a better life.

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

Read these brief stories of progress and hope from three families in the FamilyForward program as of early 2022.

Case Manager Pam Van De Walle offers her thoughts on what she has learned over the past 8+ years serving FamilyForward clients.

It’s back-to-school time! This family’s story demonstrates the importance of stable housing for children to learn and thrive in school.

Read these brief stories of progress and hope from three families in the FamilyForward program in late 2021.

Being held "accountable for your own independence" was key for "Tina" to gain the confidence she needed to plan for a better future.

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.

Joy Stories 2021: Read these brief stories of progress and hope from three families in the FamilyForward program in 2021.

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.