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Upcoming Events Community Resource Fair
May 12, 2012
Past Events
Timberwolf 5k Run/Walk
February 18, 2012
Adopt a Family
December, 2011
Thanksgiving
November, 2011
Annual Gala
September 24, 2011
Annual Gala
September 22, 2012
On September 24, 2011 Families Forward hosted its
annual fundraising gala! This year we celebrated 27 years of proudly
serving Orange County families. Thank you to all who attended and supported this event.
Click Here to Learn More
End Summer Hunger Food Drive
April 30 & May 1, 2011
Last year the End Summer
Hunger community food drive held on May 1st and 2nd was a HUGE SUCCESS!
In total, over 113 giant barrels were filled (approximately 22,600
pounds of food and donations) and over $1,400.00 was collected in cash
and gift cards!!
Please plan to join us for this year's food drive!!
A most heartfelt thank you to all who were involved last year:
* The 20 stores involved on Saturday and 14 stores involved on Sunday for serving as home base for collections!
* Our faith-based and community partners for organizing groups of volunteers and supporting the drive!
* The 265 volunteers who put in a total of 607 hours over two days soliciting donations at participating stores!
* The 82 volunteers who put in a total of 247 hours over
two days inventorying and shelving food at our warehouse!
* All of the community members who so generously gave to the food drive!
These donations go a long way
to ensure that our food pantry is stocked and that hundreds of families
will receive needed food throughout the summer months.
To view photos from this event please click the thumbnail image below
Timberwolf 5K Run/Walk
February 18, 2012
Fanning the flame of community spirit, Northwood High School Athletic Boosters donated a portion of the proceeds from their 3rd Annual "Run With the Pack" Timberwolf 5K Run/Walk to Families Forward.
Interested in learning more about the event? Check out the race's website. Thanks to all who attended this great event and special thanks to the Boosters for supporting Families Forward!
May 12, 2012
- Over 50 local organizations provide FREE services and resources!
- Free Mobile Clinic!
- Free Health Screenings!
- Free Consultations (Career, Financial, Legal, Housing, Medical, Parenting Advice)
- Free Groceries! (While supplies last)
- Free FUN Children’s Activities!
- Music by Irvine High School Jazz Band II!
- And much, much more!
This will be a great day to get to know your local service
agencies! A wonderful community-wide event for the entire family!
Click Here to Learn More
To view photos from last year's event please click the thumbnail image below
Thanksgiving Program
November
Each year Families Forward holds a Thanksgiving-themed grocery distribution for local families. The Saturday before Thanksgiving Day, our parking lot is magically turned into a fun zone, where families of our donors, clients, and staff celebrate the upcoming holidays and community spirit. A local Fire Department, childcare centers, and vendors team up to provide unforgettable activities for children and parents.
Last year we provided close to 700 families with groceries and items that they needed to make a delicious home-cooked Thanksgiving meal to share with their loved ones. Please help us surpass this number by donating gift cards from grocery stores, food items, or by organizing a food drive at your school or organization. For more information, please click here.
Adopt a Family
December
Holidays can be a very stressful time for families who struggle to make ends meet. Imagine passing by all the new shiny toys, your child's eyes aglow, realizing that you can't afford to give them a special holiday gift. The Adopt-a-Family Program gives individuals, companies and community organizations the opportunity to spread warmth and bring holiday joy to families in need. Last year we provided holiday gifts to almost 600 struggling families. For more information, please click here.
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