Families Forward

We’re Rolling Toward Home with a $15,000 MATCH from our incredible sponsor, AvalonBay Communities! You know what that means - every dollar you donate this evening during Help Them Home Giving Day will be doubled—up to $15,000—to support families on their journey to stable housing. Let’s keep the momentum rolling. Donate generously, and help us bake up twice as many bright futures! https://lnkd.in/g82aMMyV #HelpThemHomeOC #BakingUpBrightFutures #FamiliesForwardOC #DoubleYourImpact

Thank you for helping us unlock our next Match - Spreading Sweetness! A heartfelt thank you to the Henigan Family for generously offering a $5,000 matching gift during Help Them Home Giving Day! For over 17 years, the Henigans have been a vital part of the Families Forward community—and this year, they’re helping us bake up brighter futures by spreading sweetness where it’s needed most. “Giving back has always been a family value. Supporting Families Forward on Giving Day is one small way we can help spread a little extra sweetness to families working toward stability. We believe in the power of community and are proud to match donations this year—because every family deserves the chance to thrive.” —Mark, Laurie, Alicia, and Amanda Henigan Make your gift go twice as far—donate today and help sprinkle hope into the lives of OC families! Click here to donate: https://lnkd.in/g82aMMyV #HelpThemHomeOC #BakingUpBrightFutures #FamiliesForwardOC

$5,000 Stability Serve Match MET!!! NEW MATCH ALERT!!!: We’re Mixing Up a BIG Surprise! A huge thank you to our incredible Board of Directors for baking up an extra special treat for us this year! They’ve generously offered a $25,000 match to kickstart our efforts. Every donation you make will be doubled, bringing us closer to our goal of raising $130,000 to help families find the stability they need and create brighter futures. Let’s keep this momentum going—together, we can make a lasting impact and help families thrive in homes they can call their own. Give today and help us raise the dough! Click to donate: https://lnkd.in/g82aMMyV #HelpThemHomeOC #BakingUpBrightFutures #FamiliesForwardOC

Longtime supporters and dedicated volunteers, Bob and Susan are “Serving Up Stability” this Help Them Home Giving Day with a generous $5,000 matching gift. That means your donation will go twice as far to help families find stable housing and brighter futures. “For nearly two decades, we've witnessed the powerful impact Families Forward has on our community—from the new Community Market to housing support. Susan and I are proud to offer a $5,000 matching gift for Help Them Home, because we know every dollar makes a difference. When we come together, we serve up hope, dignity, and stability to families who need it most.” —Bob Davis, Families Forward Volunteer and Former Board Chair Help us Help Them Home: https://lnkd.in/g82aMMyV #HelpThemHomeOC #FamiliesForwardOC #BakeBrightFutures

TODAY is the day—we’re Baking Bright Futures, and the heat is ON! 🔥 Madelynn and the kids are stirring up something special—hope, home, and opportunity—and we need your help to raise $130,000 in just 24 hours to support families facing housing insecurity. Every donation today brings us closer to creating safe, stable homes where children can dream big and rise strong. 🍰💛 Let’s bake up something beautiful—together, we can do this! Click to donate: https://lnkd.in/g82aMMyV #BakingBrightFutures #HelpThemHomeOC #FamiliesForwardOC

We’re sprinkling in some fun gor a serious cause! In case you didn’t hear, Help Them Home Giving Day is TOMORROW and we’re Baking Up Bright Futures for Families! Help us raise $130,000 in 24 hours to help families in need of stable housing. Please donate what you can and share our posts far and wide. Help our teams rise to the challenge! To donate click here: https://lnkd.in/gCSnpiRq #HelpThemHomeOC

We’re looking for our next amazing teammate—someone who’s great at building relationships, loves a good plan, and finds joy in organization and details. Families Forward (based in Irvine, CA) is hiring an in-house Grants & Foundation Relations Manager to help secure funding that supports families on their path to stability. If you’re someone who can craft a strong story, keep timelines moving, and build lasting partnerships with heart, we’d love to hear from you. This is a great fit for a thoughtful communicator who believes in our mission and wants to be part of a team that’s all about impact and connection.

In TWO weeks, You can make the SWEETEST impact! 🍪 Help Them Home Giving Day is just two weeks away, and we’re getting ready to raise $130K in just 24 hours to help families in Orange County find stable housing and hope for a brighter tomorrow. Whether you join as a matching sponsor, host a team bake sale, or encourage your company to fundraise, your business can be the sweet ingredient that helps families thrive. 🍰 Let's mix up something meaningful on April 23rd! 🔗 Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gCSnpiRq #BakingUpBrightFutures #HelpThemHomeOC

We’re proud to share that our incredible CEO, Madelynn Hirneise, was recently honored at the Fourth Annual Women Making a Difference event hosted by Office of Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley - District 5. Madelynn’s leadership and dedication to creating pathways to housing continue to inspire us every day. Congratulations to all of the other amazing honorees who are making a lasting impact in our community!

Live from the AAOC Rental Housing Show! We’re at the OC Fair & Event Center today until 3pm, connecting with rental housing professionals to build stronger partnerships and housing solutions. At Families Forward, we support our housing partners by providing reliable tenants, guaranteed rent, and dedicated assistance to ensure a smooth and successful partnership. A huge thank you to our trusted housing partners—your collaboration has helped families and children find the stability of a home. Interested in filling vacancies while making a difference? Stop by booth #134 to learn how partnering with Families Forward benefits both your business and the community. #AAOCRentalHousingShow #HousingPartners #FamiliesForward #StableHousing