Stories of Hope: How Mentoring and Rental Assistance Changes Lives

Board Member Jennifer Strimling explains how FF works with NAHA to address the affordable-housing crisis in the northwest suburbs.

We are grateful to these local partner churches for helping to make the 2024 holidays special for the families in the FamilyForward program.

We would like to recognize and thank St. John United Church of Christ, Arlington Heights, for its long-term support of FamilyForward.

Exec. Dir. Beverly Worthington is inspired by how FamilyForward turns "thought bubbles" into opportunities, building family support systems.

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

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

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

Relationships are central to everything we do. As we nurture important long-term relationships, we are constantly developing new ones.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

This year, springtime feels extra energizing at FamilyForward, as we celebrate our 20th anniversary.