Quarterly newsletter
February 28 | Winter 2019
A special announcement from our CEO, Margie Wakeham and Board Chair, Gary Cohn
Today we are sharing the news that Margie is announcing her retirement from Families Forward. We are incredibly fortunate to have had such a visionary change agent as our leader for 26 years. The Families Forward Board of Directors will begin the process to search for a new CEO this spring and expects to complete the transition in time for our new fiscal year on October 1, 2019.

Please click here to read a special message from Margie Wakeham, Families Forward, CEO

Please click here to read an important message from Gary Cohn, Families Forward, Board Chair
Become our Partner in Housing Hope
Thank you to our Founding Members!
We are inspired by the response to the launch of our Monthly Giving Program. Because of the generosity of our donors, Families Forward is able to provide consistent, quality services to our client families as they build the skills and resources to become self-sufficient again.
Upcoming Events
Community Wide
Food Drive

Families need food all year long – but there are times when our food donations decrease and our pantry shelves become nearly empty. To prepare for these slower times, Families Forward partners with local grocery stores and community groups to collect food donations that serve families every month of the year.


To learn how you can help, click here .
Community Resource Fair
Families Forward is hosting the 11th annual Community Resource Fair on Saturday, April 27, offering FREE services such as:

  • Health Screenings
  • Dental Clinic
  • Consultations: Career, Financial, Legal, Housing, Medical, Social Services
  • Haircuts for All (While Available)
  • Groceries (While Supplies Last)
  • Food Stamps & Health Insurance Enrollment
To learn more about the Community Resource Fair and how you can get involved, please visit our  website