Families Forward
Families Forward
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About this organization
Mission
Families Forward exists to help families in need achieve and maintain self-sufficiency through housing, food, counseling, education, and other support services. Since 1984, our guiding principle has been to link support with accountability by providing comprehensive tools and resources to families in crisis as they regain stability. Volunteers and in-kind donations of food are integral to our service delivery. Volunteers manage our food pantry, front desk and phone referral services. Funding is provided by individuals, families, corporations, foundations and government agencies. Working with and through the community, Families Forward provides safety-net services to families in crisis, assisting them as they work towards stability for their children.
About
THE HOUSING PROGRAM PROVIDES A CONTINUUM OF CARE, INCLUDING MOTEL, INTERIM, AFFORDABLE AND RAPID RE-HOUSING OPTIONS. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES QUALIFIED HOMELESS FAMILIES WITH IMMEDIATE ACCESS TO HOUSING. COLLABORATING WITH PARTNERING LOCAL APARTMENT COMMUNITIES, FAMILIES FORWARD ASSISTS FAMILIES WITH MOVING INTO APARTMENTS OR MOVING INTO ONE OF OUR OWNED UNITS. THESE FAMILIES ARE PROVIDED WITH TARGETED SUPPORT SERVICES THROUGHOUT THEIR PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM. THIS YEAR, 244 FAMILIES, 846 CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTS, PARTICIPATED IN THIS PROGRAM. 96% OF THESE FAMILIES REMAINED STABLY HOUSED, AND ON THE PATH TO GREATER SELF-SUFFICIENCY ONE YEAR AFTER LEAVING THE PROGRAM.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
From their filing, the objective of the non-profit is stated as “The organization's exempt purpose is to help families in need achieve self sufficiency through housing, food, counseling, education and other support services.”.
When talking about its functions, they were outlined as: “Families forward exists to help families in need achieve and maintain self-sufficiency through housing, food, counseling, education, and other support services.”.
- The legally reported state of operation for the non-profit is CA.
- According to the filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 is 8 THOMAS, IRVINE, CA, 92618.
- The non-profit organization as of 2020 has a total of 60 employees reported on their form.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $374,018.
- The organization has 28 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1984.
- The organization pays $3,223,581 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $330,909 in fundraising expenses.
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