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Stories of Hope: How Mentoring and Rental Assistance Changes Lives
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Continuing to grow — long after the program ends
Mom W’s experience reminds us that change happens slowly. Many of the fruits of the FamilyForward program are not reaped until years later.
Sarah Harte
Feb 24, 20231 min read


An unexpected gift from mentoring
Becoming mentors opened the door to the wonderful gift of an ongoing relationship between two families.
Tim Wayman
Feb 24, 20232 min read


A unique perspective
Case Manager Pam Van De Walle offers her thoughts on what she has learned over the past 8+ years serving FamilyForward clients.
Pam Van De Walle
Jul 24, 20222 min read


Daughter thrives in school thanks to stable housing
It’s back-to-school time! This family’s story demonstrates the importance of stable housing for children to learn and thrive in school.
Sarah Harte
Jul 13, 20221 min read


Mentors instill client confidence, encourage stability
FamilyForward mentors Susie Pierce and Tim Thompson provided the coaching and confidence-boosting their client needed to chart her own path.
Erica Chianelli
Mar 29, 20223 min read


In mentoring, relationships are key to success
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.
Sarah Harte
Apr 25, 20212 min read
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