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# Families Forward

Until Every Family Has a Home

## Sitemaps

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## Posts

- [Feed the Children & Coastal Business Group Donation](https://www.families-forward.org/ftc-coastal-donation/) - Feed the Children & Coastal Business Group Donate and Deliver Food, Toys, Books and More to OC Families in Need By: Madelynn Hirneise, CEO of Families Forward As one of Orange County’s top nonprofits leading the charge towards ending family homelessness, we know we cannot work alone. We rely on our generous community partners and

## Pages

- [Families Forward](https://www.families-forward.org/) - Are you a family with a minor aged child facing a housing crisis? If so, click here. For all other inquiries, visit our services section above or click the “Get Help Now” button below. knowing where you or your children will sleep tonight. More than 27,000 children in Orange County, CA are homeless. Help us
- [Contact Us](https://www.families-forward.org/contact-us/) - Contact Us FacebookXLinkedInInstagramYouTubeProgram Center - 8 Thomas, Irvine, CA 92618, US(949) 552-2727info@families-forward.orgRegular Hours of Operation: Monday–Friday 9:00am–5:00pm Community Market (Formerly Food Pantry) at Families Forward: Click here to learn more about how to register and make an appointment for our Community Market Monday 9:00am–2:00pm Tuesday –Thursday 10:00am–3:00pm Families Forward Is Closed During the Following Weekdays:
- [Gala](https://www.families-forward.org/gala/) - Please Join Us For Families Forward’s 2026 Light Up the Night Gala Hope on the Horizon August 29, 2026 5:30pm to 10:00pm Newport Dunes, A Waterfront Resort and Marina Suggested Attire: Beach Chic Hope is on the horizon for families working hard to build and maintain stability for their children—and that hope exists because of
- [Leadership, Staff & Board of Directors](https://www.families-forward.org/leadership/) - Staff Leadership & Board of Directors Staff LeadershipMichele Silva, Chief Advancement Officer and Interim Executive Director Erica Berrios, Chief Finance Officer Christy Cornwall, MPH, CHES, Chief Program Officer Jennifer Press, Senior Director of Talent and Operations Jordan Diemert, Controller Lauren Hahn, Director of Housing Development Kathy Lopez, Director of Programs Katie Szymczak, Director of Development
- [Back to School Giving](https://www.families-forward.org/back-to-school-giving/) - Back to School Giving Join Families Forward’s 2026 Back to School supply drive and help ensure that sure every child starts the year with the tools they need to be successful. Let’s make back-to-school season brighter for every student in our community! Your support each year during our Back to School drive helps students who
- [Volunteer Opportunities](https://www.families-forward.org/volunteer-opportunities/) - Join Us and Make a Difference in Orange County At Families Forward, we welcome volunteers of all kinds—individuals, families, students, faith communities, and corporate groups—with opportunities for everyone ages 10 and up to make a difference! Younger children can join us at Family Volunteer Nights and/or contribute through at-home or community projects. Please click the
- [Employment Opportunities](https://www.families-forward.org/employment/) - Employment Opportunities Do you have a strong desire to make a positive impact in your community? Do you see yourself thriving in a dynamic, constructive, and collaborative workplace? Then Families Forward might just be the place for you! We are committed to making a difference in the Orange County community. Families Forward is a non-profit,
- [Corporate Partnerships](https://www.families-forward.org/corporate-partnerships/) - Corporate Partnerships Join Families Forward in creating an Orange County where every family has a stable home and the opportunity to thrive. Our corporate partnership opportunities provide a meaningful platform for collaboration, community impact, and corporate social responsibility. Whether you choose to partner with us year-round or support one of our signature events, your investment
- [Holiday Programs](https://www.families-forward.org/holiday-giving/) - Holiday Giving Programs 2025 Thanksgiving Food Drive Thank you to everyone who donated to our Food Drive so families in need can share a warm meal together. Our Thanksgiving Program ensures that more of our neighbors can gather around a full table during a time that should be filled with joy and celebration. But right
- [Financial Information](https://www.families-forward.org/financial-information/) - Financial Information Committed to Accountability & Transparency Families Forward is consistently ranked as one of the best run charities in Orange County. Families Forward participates with Charity Navigator, Candid’s GuideStar, and OC Nonprofit Central, operated by the Orange County Community Foundation, to ensure supporters have easy access to information about our organization. We are proud
- [Help Them Home](https://www.families-forward.org/givingday/) - Thank you! Thank you for joining us for Help Them Home Giving Day! Thanks to your incredible generosity and the spirit of giving within the Families Forward community, we raised $167,000 — surpassing our $130,000 goal to support even more Orange County families! When we grow together – we thrive together. And now, through your
- [News & Updates](https://www.families-forward.org/news-updates/) - News & Updates Thank you for your interest and support of Families Forward. Since 1984, Families Forward has worked with families in need to achieve and maintain self-sufficiency through housing, food, counseling, career coaching, education, and other support services. Operating with a guiding principle of support with accountability, last year Families Forward improved the lives
- [Resources](https://www.families-forward.org/resources/) - Families Forward exists to help families in need achieve and maintain self-sufficiency through housing, food, counseling, education, and other support services.
- [Food Pantry](https://www.families-forward.org/food-pantry/) - If you need food assistance immediately: Visit the Families Forward office Monday – Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm and register for food access. You will receive a food distribution bag after registering. Registration and food bags are free. If you would like to shop in our free Community Market: Please call us at (949) 552-2727 or
- [Request Services](https://www.families-forward.org/request-services/) - Need support? Call (949) 552-2727We help homeless and low-income families find and maintain stable housing and achieve self-sufficiency. Request Services Food Access Anyone in Orange County can access food through our Community Market – please visit this page to learn more and call us at (949) 552-2727 to register or schedule your appointment today. The
- [Donate Now](https://www.families-forward.org/donate-now/) - Donate Now Please help us support local families in need. Give TodayWhy Give? Families Forward is a nonprofit agency that depends upon the support of the community to provide homeless families or families at risk of homelessness with tools and education to maintain self-sufficiency. The primary goal is to move families in crisis to stability.
- [Affordable Housing](https://www.families-forward.org/affordable-housing/) - Affordable Housing Click here to view the list of affordable housing units in Orange County. Click here for affordable housing opportunities within the City of Irvine. Families Forward manages the application process and access to select a number of Affordable Housing units. Families Forward will announce the availability of any new units on our website.
- [Become a Housing Partner](https://www.families-forward.org/become-a-housing-partner/) - Become a Housing Partner How Can I Partner with Families Forward? Our Housing Partners work with Families Forward and provide rental opportunities to families who have qualified for our supportive services and rental assistance. Some Housing Partners have also agreed to waive certain fees, deposits, and credit restrictions, and to lower rents for the initial
- [Our Story, Mission, Vision & Values](https://www.families-forward.org/our-story-mission-vision-values/) - Our Story, Mission, Vision & Values About Us Our Story, Mission, Vision & Values About Families Forward Our Story What started out in 1984 as a humble effort to house families experiencing homelessness in two farmhouses and five rented apartments, has since grown into one of Orange County’s most impactful nonprofits. Tackling the pervasive issue of homelessness for families with children, last year
- [Family Homelessness in OC](https://www.families-forward.org/family-homelessness-in-oc/) - Family Homelessness in OC Lack of Affordable Housing There is a significant lack of affordable housing in Orange County, making affording an apartment extremely difficult for families struggling to make ends meet. As stated in the California Housing Partnership Emergency Housing Report in May 2019, Orange County needs approximately 111,996 more units of affordable housing
- [Housing Program](https://www.families-forward.org/housing-program/) - Housing Program Families Forward’s Housing Program is designed to help families who have recently faced a crisis that left them homeless. Families Forward helps these families get back on their feet by providing housing, counseling, career coaching, life-skills training, and referral services. Families enrolled in the program may receive rental subsidies to give them time
- [Bambuza Hospitality Group Partners | Support Families Forward](https://www.families-forward.org/bambuza/) - Thank you for joining Bambuza Hospitality Group and our SNA brand partners to help support families facing homelessness in Orange County. Double Your Impact! AX Awards Gala Attendees — Donate now and your donation will be matched up to $7,500! Thank you to our brand partners, SAMBAZON® Açaí Bowls and The Coffee Bean & Tea
- [Food Pantry Donations](https://www.families-forward.org/food-pantry-donations/) - Community Market Offering families a more dignified opportunity to shop and choose food that best fits their family’s individual needs Featuring a new grocery shopping-like experience for the hundreds of families visiting each month, The Community Market now offers families the opportunity to shop for their groceries and essential items that match their specific needs
- [Join our Circle of Impact](https://www.families-forward.org/join-our-circle-of-impact/) - Join our Circle of Impact If you’d like to learn more about joining the Circle of Impact, contact info@families-forward.org.
- [Supportive Services](https://www.families-forward.org/supportive-services/) - Families Forward Supportive Services Helping Families Build Stability and Brighter Futures Families Forward offers supportive services that help families strengthen their emotional well-being, build job skills, and move toward long-term stability. Our counseling and career services are available to families with minor-aged children who are participating in our Housing Program. Supportive Counseling & Mental Health
- [donate3](https://www.families-forward.org/donate3/) - The holidays are a time when most of us gather in the warmth of home—sharing meals, exchanging small joys, and feeling a sense of belonging. But for families in our community who are one crisis away from losing their housing, this season can feel uncertain and overwhelming. Your year-end gift to Families Forward offers more
- [Donate2](https://www.families-forward.org/donate2/) - The holidays are a time when most of us gather in the warmth of home—sharing meals, exchanging small joys, and feeling a sense of belonging. But for families in our community who are one crisis away from losing their housing, this season can feel uncertain and overwhelming. Your year-end gift to Families Forward offers more
- [Donate](https://www.families-forward.org/donate/) - The holidays are a time when most of us gather in the warmth of home—sharing meals, exchanging small joys, and feeling a sense of belonging. But for families in our community who are one crisis away from losing their housing, this season can feel uncertain and overwhelming. Your year-end gift to Families Forward offers more
- [Families Forward Affordable Housing Interest List](https://www.families-forward.org/families-forward-affordable-housing-rental-application/) - Families Forward exists to help families in need achieve and maintain self-sufficiency through housing, food, counseling, education, and other support services.
- [Capital Group Thanksgiving 2025](https://www.families-forward.org/capital-group-thanksgiving-2025/) - Thank you for joining Capital Group during Gobble Gobble Give to help support families facing homelessness in Orange County. Gobble Gobble Give Now To Donate by Check: Make checks payable to Families Forward and mail to 8 Thomas, Irvine, CA 92618. Reference Capital Group Gobble Gobble Give in memo. Reminder: Please do not forget that
- [Thanksgiving Donation Form](https://www.families-forward.org/thanksgiving-donation/) - Families Forward exists to help families in need achieve and maintain self-sufficiency through housing, food, counseling, education, and other support services.
- [2025 Gala Program](https://www.families-forward.org/2025-gala-program/) - 2025 Gala Online Program
- [2024 Gala Program](https://www.families-forward.org/2024-gala-program/) - Open the Online Program
- [Thank You to Our Donors](https://www.families-forward.org/thank-you-to-our-donors/) - Thank You to Our Donors 2024 Donor List Coming Soon
- [Support Our Back to School Program](https://www.families-forward.org/donation-form-back-to-school/) - Donate now to fill Backpacks and Bellies
- [Young Professionals](https://www.families-forward.org/young-professionals/) - Young Professionals Group Are you a young professional eager to lead, drive change, and tackle society’s toughest challenges? This is your opportunity to take the wheel and redefine what it means to make an impact! Mission Develop local, motivated leaders and advocates who support Families Forward’s mission and values, while contributing to the greater need
- [A Tribute to Mary Beth Schipke](https://www.families-forward.org/a-tribute-to-mary-beth-schipke/) - In Loving Memory of Mary Beth Schipke Families Forward is built on the compassion and dedication of people like Mary Beth, who gave her time and heart to helping families in need. Her volunteer work over the years brought her great joy, and she often spoke of how much it meant to be part of
- [Schedule a Donation Drive](https://www.families-forward.org/schedule-a-donation-drive/) - Schedule a Donation Drive Thank you for supporting Families Forward by hosting a donation drive. We welcome your participation and rely on community support to help serve our struggling neighbors in the community! In-person donations are accepted Monday-Friday, 9 am-4:30 pm. You will receive an email confirming your drive shortly. Business or Organization Name (N/A
- [Give Today](https://www.families-forward.org/give-today-2/) - Donate
- [Affordable Housing Availability](https://www.families-forward.org/affordable-housing-availability/) - Once a unit becomes vacant, an announcement will be posted here. The opportunity to apply will be on a first come first serve basis. There will be no Families Forward waitlist. If there are no posts below, then there are no available Families Forward affordable housing units at this time. No results found.
- [40th Anniversary](https://www.families-forward.org/40th-anniversary/) - Donate If these walls could talk It just takes one person to make a difference in a family’s life forever. Donate Together we can break the cycle. The walls of a home are more than just protection from the outside world. They are the canvases of our lives, adorned with memories and milestones. And when
- [donateFF1](https://www.families-forward.org/donateff1/) - As the year comes to a close, we are incredibly thankful for your support in helping families regain stability and hope. There’s still time to make a year-end gift that can change lives and ensure every family has a safe, affordable place to call home in 2025. Together, we can build a brighter future for
- [donateB1](https://www.families-forward.org/donateb1/) - Our greatest wish this holiday season, and all year-round, is for every family experiencing housing insecurity to regain stability and have the opportunity to thrive. With a year-end gift to Families Forward, your generosity will impact thousands of lives, create lasting change for generations to come, and ensure that one day every family in Orange
- [](https://www.families-forward.org/tribute-to-carol-pukli/) - In Loving Memory of Carol Pukli 1938-2024 Carol Joan Pukli, born June 2, 1938, in El Paso, Texas, was a cherished only child who cultivated a lifetime of deep connections with family, friends, and her beloved dogs. A dedicated educator for 29 years in Anaheim Elementary School District, Carol’s passion for teaching extended well beyond
- [Donor FAQs](https://www.families-forward.org/donor-faqs/) - Donor FAQs Answers to Frequent Donor Questions 1. Can I make a donation in honor of a friend or family member? Yes! The process is simple. Just fill in the “Tribute Gift Information” section on our online donation page and we will send a card letting them know that you have made a contribution in
- [Capital Group Thanksgiving 2024](https://www.families-forward.org/capital-group-thanksgiving-2024/) - Thank you for joining Capital Group during IRV Gobble Gobble for Good to help support families in need in Orange County. IRV Gobble Gobble For Good Now To Donate by Check: Make checks payable to Families Forward and mail to 8 Thomas, Irvine, CA 92618. Reference Capital Group IRV Gobble Gobble for Good in memo.
- [Thanksgiving Program Volunteering](https://www.families-forward.org/thanksgiving-program-volunteering/) - Thanksgiving Program Volunteers Each year, Families Forward holds a Thanksgiving-themed grocery distribution for local families in need. The weekend before Thanksgiving, families come to our program center to receive all of the traditional Thanksgiving fixings to cook a warm, delicious holiday meal. We offer a range of volunteer opportunities to suit your schedule, from sorting
- [Holiday Giving 2024](https://www.families-forward.org/holiday-giving-2024/) - Thank you for making a difference by donating to our Holiday Wish program. Your contribution helps us serve those in need by supporting all the essential aspects that make this program possible, including gift distribution and related services.
- [Volunteer Form](https://www.families-forward.org/volunteer-form/) - Volunteer Interest Form Last year more than 2,000 volunteers contributed approximately 21,000 hours of service. Families Forward relies on community volunteers to expand our reach and serve more vulnerable families. Your time will help change the life of a family in need. Please complete the volunteer form below. Thank you! Volunteer Type*Please select oneAdultStudentInternOtherName* First
- [Gala2024Donate](https://www.families-forward.org/gala2024donate/) - Presented By
- [Volunteer FAQs](https://www.families-forward.org/volunteer-faqs/) - Volunteer FAQs Thank you for your interest. At this time we are not accepting new volunteers. Please check back again soon for available opportunities. 1. I would like to be a volunteer at Families Forward. What do I have to do to get started? Please fill out an online Volunteer Interest Form. After reviewing your
- [IndependenceFromHunger](https://www.families-forward.org/independencefromhunger/) - Independence From Hunger Campaign Every Day millions of children and families living in America face hunger and food insecurity. With inflation on the rise and supply chain issues, more people are turning to food banks. Thank you to the Grocery Outlet Woodbridge in Irvine for selecting Families Forward as the recipient of their 14th Annual
- [Light Up the Night 2024 Sponsorship Opportunities](https://www.families-forward.org/lutn2024sponsor/) - 2024 LIGHT UP THE NIGHT GALA SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
- [A Tribute To Doug Williams](https://www.families-forward.org/a-tribute-to-doug-williams/) - Read more about Doug’s life & legacy In Loving Memory of Rev. Douglas Williams 1958-2024 Family and home were two of Doug’s passions. As a legacy Board Member and Program Committee Chair for Families Forward, Doug embodied the vision of ensuring every family has a home and the opportunity to thrive. To honor his life
- [Young Professionals Group Interest Form](https://www.families-forward.org/young-professionals-group-interest-form/) - YOUNG PROFESSIONALS GROUP - INTEREST PERSONAL INFORMATION* First Name Last Name Email* Enter Email Confirm Email Phone*CURRENT EMPLOYER Company Name TitleWhat sparks your interest in applying for the Families Forward Young Professionals Group?*
- [Young Professionals Group Application](https://www.families-forward.org/ypgapplication/) - YOUNG PROFESSIONALS GROUP - APPLICATION PERSONAL INFORMATION* First Name Last Name Date of Birth* MM slash DD slash YYYY Race* American Indian or Alaska Native Asian Black or African American Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander White Select all that applyEthnicity*Hispanic or LatinoNot Hispanic or LatinoGender* F M Preferred Pronouns(he/him, she/her, they/them, etc.)Email* Enter Email
- [Sherwin Abidi Tribute](https://www.families-forward.org/sherwinabiditribute/) - In Celebration of Sherwin Abidi
- [OC Family Homelessness](https://www.families-forward.org/oc-family-homelessness/) - Family Homelessness in OC The Hidden Orange County One of the fastest growing segments of the homeless population is working families with children struggling to make ends meet. The high cost of basic living, including rent, transportation and childcare, coupled with the significant lack of affordable housing, puts many families at risk. 1 Hours worked
- [Holiday Giving 2023](https://www.families-forward.org/holiday-giving-2023/) - Thank you for making a difference by donating to our Holiday Wish program. Your contribution helps us serve those in need by supporting all the essential aspects that make this program possible, including gift distribution and related services.
- [Holiday Wish Volunteering](https://www.families-forward.org/holiday-wish-volunteering/) - Holiday Wish Volunteering Holidays can be a very stressful time for families who struggle to make ends meet. The Holiday Wish Program gives individuals, companies and community organizations the opportunity to spread warmth and bring holiday joy to families in need. Volunteers in the Holiday Wish program have a blast greeting and receiving gifts from
- [Capital Group Thanksgiving 2023](https://www.families-forward.org/capital-group-thanksgiving-2023/) - Thank you for joining Capital Group during Gobble Gobble Give to help support families facing homelessness in Orange County. Gobble Gobble Give Now To Donate by Check: Make checks payable to Families Forward and mail to 8 Thomas, Irvine, CA 92618. Reference Capital Group Gobble Gobble Give in memo. Reminder: Please do not forget that
- [Instagram Feed](https://www.families-forward.org/instagram/) - [instagram-feed feed=1]
- [About Us](https://www.families-forward.org/about/) - Families Forward exists to help families in need achieve and maintain self-sufficiency through housing, food, counseling, education, and other support services.
- [Shop and Donate](https://www.families-forward.org/shop-and-donate/) - Shop and Donate An easy way to support Families Forward is to sign up with our partners below. At no cost to you, a percentage of your purchases will be donated to Families Forward! Support Families Forward and Make Your Shopping Count! Ralph’s Community Contribution Program How It Works: Register online by signing into your
- [Food Pantry Support](https://www.families-forward.org/food-pantry-support/)
- [Host a Food Drive](https://www.families-forward.org/host-a-food-drive/) - Host a Food Drive We couldn’t possibly serve as many families as we do without the generosity of the local community. Every person who participates in one of our Food Drives helps to ensure hungry children can look forward to a meal. Please contact us at fooddrives@families-forward.org for more information. Schedule a Donation Drive Neighborhood
- [Salesforce Holiday Giving](https://www.families-forward.org/salesforce-holiday-giving/)
- [Holiday Donation](https://www.families-forward.org/holiday-donation/)
- [Welcome OC Gateway to Housing](https://www.families-forward.org/welcome-oc-gateway-to-housing/) - Families Forward is thrilled to welcome OC Gateway to Housing to the family! This partnership will build on OC Gateway to Housing’s promise of serving families experiencing homelessness and boost our collective effort to eradicate family homelessness in Orange County. Together, as one extended family, we will change the lives of even more families. For
- [Planned Giving](https://www.families-forward.org/planned-giving/) - Planned Giving Become a Member of Our Legacy Society with a Planned Gift Families Forward has a network of advisors with experience across a range of charitable giving techniques. They are available to provide guidance and charitable gift planning support. If you have any questions or would like more detailed information about this process, please
- [Donate Furniture](https://www.families-forward.org/donate-furniture/) - Donate Furniture Thank you for your support of Families Forward! At this time, we are not accepting furniture donations and household item donations due to limited resources and storage space. Other local organizations that may accept furniture and household good donations at this time include: For Other Donation Resources Visit: 211oc.org or call toll free:
- [Sign Up To Adopt a Family](https://www.families-forward.org/adopt-a-family-form/) - Families Forward exists to help families in need achieve and maintain self-sufficiency through housing, food, counseling, education, and other support services.
- [Schedule Your Donation Drive](https://www.families-forward.org/schedule-your-donation-drive/) - Families Forward exists to help families in need achieve and maintain self-sufficiency through housing, food, counseling, education, and other support services.
- [Margie Legacy Fund](https://www.families-forward.org/margie-legacy-fund-2/) - Margie Legacy Fund “This isn’t about me, it’s about all of us.” – Margie Wakeham, Retired CEO, Families Forward Legacy Fund A house is so much more than just a roof over your head. It’s where love occurs, there is safety, there is relaxation, and planning – it’s your center. It’s a deep breath. Since
- [Blog](https://www.families-forward.org/blog-2/)
- [Monthly Giving](https://www.families-forward.org/monthly-giving/) - Monthly Giving Become our Partner in Housing Hope! By joining our monthly giving program you provide stable funding that enables us to deliver consistent, quality services to our client families, like Mark and Karen, as they build the skills and resources to become self-sufficient again. Donate Now When Mark, Karen and their three children moved
- [Request a Tour](https://www.families-forward.org/request-a-tour/) - Request a Tour Would you like to learn more about Families Forward and how you could get involved with our mission? Complete the form below to request an information session or tour of our Program Center at 8 Thomas in Irvine. Name* First Last CompanyPhone*Email* Interest*Preferred Dates and Times*
- [Families Forward Brand Reveal Event 2022](https://www.families-forward.org/brandrevealevent2022/)
- [Families Forward Brand Reveal 2022](https://www.families-forward.org/brandreveal2022/)
- [Request Services](https://www.families-forward.org/request-for-services/) - Families Forward exists to help families in need achieve and maintain self-sufficiency through housing, food, counseling, education, and other support services.
- [Sahara Sandbar & Pizza](https://www.families-forward.org/saharasandbarandpizza/) - Thank you for partnering with us to prevent & end family homelessness We’re so incredibly grateful to the Prjkt Restaurant Group for selecting Families Forward as their charitable partner. Through their commitment to give back by donating $1 for every pizza sold at Sahara Sandbar & Pizza in Huntington Beach, Alicia and her daughter, Sahara,
- [A Tribute to Mark David Spero](https://www.families-forward.org/marksperotribute/) - In Loving Memory of Mark David Spero In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Families Forward in Mark’s memory.
- [Capital Group Celebrates International Women's Day #BreaktheBias](https://www.families-forward.org/capital-group-fundraiser-22/) - Thank you for joining Capital Group during Women’s History Month to help support families facing homelessness in Orange County. By donating to Families Forward, you provide stable funding that enables us to deliver consistent, quality services to our client families as they build the skills and resources to become self-sufficient again. $25 = Provides a
- [A Tribute to Kim Winfree Strohm](https://www.families-forward.org/kimstrohmtribute/) - In Loving Memory of Kim Winfree Strohm 1961-2022 Families Forward exists to help families in need achieve and maintain self-sufficiency. No one embodied that mission more than our dear friend and former colleague, Kim Winfree Strohm. Family – near or far – always came first for her and no project was too large or too
- [Home](https://www.families-forward.org/sample-page-2/) - Families Forward. We are a non-profit organization committed to helping local Orange County families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. knowing where you or your children will sleep tonight. More than 28,000 children in Orange County are homeless. Help us help them. tremendous donors and volunteers! With your support, Families Forward provided safety-net
- [Emergency Housing Voucher Program](https://www.families-forward.org/ehvwebinar/) - WATCH NOW! EHV Webinar Recording Coming Soon! Frequently Asked Questions LANDLORDS CLICK HERE
- [Thanksgiving Volunteer Message](https://www.families-forward.org/thanksgiving-volunteer-message/) - Families Forward exists to help families in need achieve and maintain self-sufficiency through housing, food, counseling, education, and other support services.
- [Thanksgiving Volunteer Interest Form](https://www.families-forward.org/thanksgiving-volunteer-interest-form/) - Families Forward exists to help families in need achieve and maintain self-sufficiency through housing, food, counseling, education, and other support services.
- [Our family needs help paying rent Spanish](https://www.families-forward.org/our-family-needs-help-paying-rent-spanish/) - Nosotros vivimos en el condado de Orange, CA* Si No Por favor, llame 2-1-1 para estar conectado a los recursos de su área.Tenemos un hijo menor de 0 a 17 años (incluiendo embarazo)* Si No Por favor, llame 2-1-1 y solicite estar conectado a los programas de asistencia de alquiler en su área.
- [Families At-Risk Homelessness Spanish](https://www.families-forward.org/families-at-risk-homelessness-spanish/) - X/TwitterThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Formulario de Perfil del Cliente Familias Sin Hogar Family Solutions Collaborative es una coalición de las principales organizaciones sin fines de lucro de servicios familiares en el condado de Orange y se formó para agilizar el proceso para que las familias sin hogar estén conectadas
- [Families Experiencing Homelessness Spanish](https://www.families-forward.org/families-experiencing-homelessness-spanish/) - URLThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Formulario de Perfil del Cliente Familias Sin Hogar Family Solutions Collaborative es una coalición de las principales organizaciones sin fines de lucro de servicios familiares en el condado de Orange y se formó para agilizar el proceso para que las familias sin hogar estén conectadas
- [Families At-Risk Homelessness](https://www.families-forward.org/families-at-risk-homelessness/) - LinkedInThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Orange County Family Solutions Collaborative The Family Solutions Collaborative is a coalition of the leading family service nonprofits in Orange County and was formed to streamline the process for homeless families to be connected to the services they need. Is your family at-risk of homelessness?
- [Families Experiencing Homelessness](https://www.families-forward.org/families-experiencing-homelessness/) - URLThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Orange County Family Solutions Collaborative The Family Solutions Collaborative is a coalition of the leading family service nonprofits in Orange County and was formed to streamline the process for homeless families to be connected to the services they need. Are you a family who is
- [Our family is experiencing homelessness](https://www.families-forward.org/our-family-is-experiencing-homelessness/) - We live in Orange County, CA* Yes No Please dial 2-1-1 to be connected to resources in your area.We have a minor child 0-17 (including pregnancy)* Yes No Please dial 2-1-1 and request to be connected to an Access Point that serves adult-only households.
- [Our family needs help paying rent](https://www.families-forward.org/our-family-needs-help-paying-rent/) - We live in Orange County, CA* Yes No Please dial 2-1-1 to be connected to resources in your area.We have a minor child 0-17 (including pregnancy)* Yes No Please dial 2-1-1 and request to be connected to Rental Assistance programs in your area.
- [Our Family Needs Assistance](https://www.families-forward.org/our-family-needs-assistance/) - Our family needs help paying rentOur family is experiencing homelessnessNuestra familia necesita ayuda para pagar el alquilerNuestra familia está sin hogar
- [Giving Day - Donate](https://www.families-forward.org/givingday-donate/)
- [Housing Hope Donations](https://www.families-forward.org/housing-hope-donations/) - Families Forward exists to help families in need achieve and maintain self-sufficiency through housing, food, counseling, education, and other support services.
- [Donors](https://www.families-forward.org/donors/) - Families Forward exists to help families in need achieve and maintain self-sufficiency through housing, food, counseling, education, and other support services.
- [Thank you](https://www.families-forward.org/thank-you/) - Families Forward exists to help families in need achieve and maintain self-sufficiency through housing, food, counseling, education, and other support services.
- [Newsletter Sign Up](https://www.families-forward.org/newsletter-sign-up/) - Families Forward exists to help families in need achieve and maintain self-sufficiency through housing, food, counseling, education, and other support services.
- [Form](https://www.families-forward.org/form/) - Families Forward exists to help families in need achieve and maintain self-sufficiency through housing, food, counseling, education, and other support services.
- [iFrame Test](https://www.families-forward.org/iframe-test/)
- [Volunteer Interest Form](https://www.families-forward.org/volunteer-interest-form/) - Families Forward exists to help families in need achieve and maintain self-sufficiency through housing, food, counseling, education, and other support services.
- [Form Test](https://www.families-forward.org/form-test/) - Families Forward exists to help families in need achieve and maintain self-sufficiency through housing, food, counseling, education, and other support services.
- [Donate Form](https://www.families-forward.org/donate-form/) - Families Forward exists to help families in need achieve and maintain self-sufficiency through housing, food, counseling, education, and other support services.
- [Giving Day 2020](https://www.families-forward.org/giving-day-2020/) - Families Forward exists to help families in need achieve and maintain self-sufficiency through housing, food, counseling, education, and other support services.
- [Margie Legacy Fund](https://www.families-forward.org/margie-legacy-fund/) - Families Forward exists to help families in need achieve and maintain self-sufficiency through housing, food, counseling, education, and other support services.
- [Maintenance Request Form](https://www.families-forward.org/maintenance-request-form/) - Families Forward exists to help families in need achieve and maintain self-sufficiency through housing, food, counseling, education, and other support services.
- [New Form Testing](https://www.families-forward.org/new-form-testing/) - Families Forward exists to help families in need achieve and maintain self-sufficiency through housing, food, counseling, education, and other support services.
- [calendar testing](https://www.families-forward.org/calendar-testing/) - [gcal id="3835"]

## My Templates

- [40 Anniversary](https://www.families-forward.org/?elementor_library=40-anniversary) - Donate If these walls could talk It just takes one person to make a difference in a family’s life forever. Donate Together we can break the cycle. The walls of a home are more than just protection from the outside world. They are the canvases of our lives, adorned with memories and milestones. And when
- [Default Kit](https://www.families-forward.org/?elementor_library=default-kit)

## Categories

- [Blog](https://www.families-forward.org/category/blog/)