![]() ” [My liaison] is a true blessing to me. With her by my side she has helped me overcome obstacles and get stable and want to do better and want more out of life. I’m so grateful for everything. Families Forward is a life changing program that I’m so proud to be apart of. Thank you!!!!!!!!!”
Program Updates We are gearing up for school!
1) Sign up to supply everything a child needs. Details can be found HERE. 2) You can purchase supplies from our Amazon Wish List that are shipped directly to us to distribute. A great option is the 45 piece kit for $18! ![]() Last Call!
We will be hosting information sessions via Zoom over the next week for those interested in learning more about this amazing opportunity. “Caroline is incredibly helpful, kind, a great listener, and solution oriented. I’m very grateful for her and all the folks we have met and learned from in this program. Everyone is so understanding and kind hearted, and y’all have done so much to help us and other families in Charlotte and it’s helped restore some of my faith in humanity! … I have so much deep appreciation for everyone in this organization, and y’all have helped me in every way possible. I am using the tools that I’ve gained from this moving forward, and I have confidence in my ability to maintain stability for my family from here out, but there’s this new adjustment happening [COVID-19]. While the world is in crisis, what was working for me before this happened isn’t gonna work for me now so I have to figure out some thing else, but I know how to do that, and I am working on it. Thanks again, Michelle”
2019-20 Program Metrics
83% of families completed their program year and achieved at least 1 goal! A total of 38 Goals were accomplished this year! ![]() ![]() A participant’s “Bridge score” is a measure of their overall self-sufficiency; higher scores indicate higher self-sufficiency. 61% of participants experienced an increase in Bridge score despite COVID-19 set-backs. The average change in score for participants was +8.78 points, meaning they showed solid progress in economic mobility!
96% of families agree that their knowledge of, and ability to access, services and resources that are available to their family has improved. ![]() ![]()
Partnership Updates ![]() Sisters of Mercy of North Carolina Foundation recently granted 29 organizations $1,114,841 in grant awards. Thank you to Truliant Federal Credit Union for awarding Families Forward Charlotte $6,000 through their Charitable Contributions Grant. These funds will support our Family Success Program and 50 families as they work with their Family Liaison mentor over the next year to achieve long-term financial stab ![]() ![]() Families Forward is grateful for the continued support of Providence Baptist Church. Providence Baptist works in partnership with Families Forward Charlotte to address significant needs within our city through their BLESS CHARLOTTE initiative. We recently received a generous donation from the Providence Baptist Endowment Fund in addition to 1308 toiletry items that are being distributed in essentials baskets to the families we serve.
Covid-19 Response Update
Thanks to your generous support and donations 26 families have had various Covid-19 needs met! In addition to paying for basic needs such as rent and utilities, you helped us support local families with vital internet connectivity, food, and other bill support. In the past 5 months:
Your support has not only provided for these tangible needs, but has helped to relieve stress for these 26 families during the pandemic and the uncertainty it has brought. THANK YOU! “I believe this is a wonderful program and I was especially impressed with the proactive covid 19 response!!” You can support our mission by donating at www.familiesforwardcharlotte.org/donate Our Contact Information ![]() |