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About
Services
Donate
Get Involved
Events
- Help Them Home
- Gala
Housing Providers
- Become a Housing Partner
- Annual Housing Partner Appreciation Event
Connect
- Contact Us
- Request a Tour

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Families Forward
8 Thomas, Irvine, CA 92618
Phone: (949) 552-2727
Email: info@families-forward.org or contact us online

Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm

Community Market (Food Pantry):
Operates Monday 9 am – 2 pm
Tuesday – Thursday 10 am – 3 pm

Families Forward is a 501(c)(3) organization
Federal Tax ID #: 33-0086043
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New Community Market provides families in need some dignity with their dairy - Daily Pilot Feb. 15, 2025

Families Forward officially launched the Community Market on Wednesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its Irvine headquarters.
COMMENTARY To Build Trust in Philanthropy, nonprofits and funders must intentionally connect

Without trust, philanthropy’s ability to achieve social change is limited. Trust is essential — and it’s a two way street. Commentary by Taryn Palumbo
Seen and Be Seen: Families Forward 40th Anniversary Gala

It was a celebration under the stars for the 400 guests who attended Families Forward’s 40th anniversary bash.
Four women-led nonprofits break bread with community at shared campus in Santa Ana

Community Open House. Four nonprofits that serve Orange County — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County and the Inland Empire, Families Forward, Girls Inc. of Orange County and the Orange County Human Relations Council — now operate from the same hub in Santa Ana.
Costa Mesa Affordable Housing Project to House 8 At-Risk Families

The "Bungalows" features 8 units built through a partnership of nonprofit organizations, elected officials, and building industry professionals.

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