FamilyForward (formerly Faith Community Homes) strives to “strengthen northwest suburban families to achieve financial stability and independence, through mentoring, rental assistance, and support services.” The community leaders and volunteers of FamilyForward are dedicated to assisting underserved local families. They teach solid financial principles and important career-advancement and life skills to help families become more stable and create a brighter future. Learn more about FamilyForward at fchomes.org. This summer, FamilyForward has identified 32 children in the families they serve who could use some help getting ready for school. The Missions Committee is looking for financial help in the month of July to purchase gift cards that FamilyForward will distribute to the families of those children. These gift cards will allow the parents to purchase the school supplies that each child will need. Help support these children by donating online at fumcah.com/give, selecting “Missions” from the drop-down menu, and typing FCH on the memo line. You can also send a check, made out to FUMCAH with FCH on the memo line, to the church at 1903 E. Euclid Ave., Arlington Hts., IL 60004.