Are you a working single parent in financial crisis?

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Empowering Action to Move Forward

Navigating life’s challenges as a community with

Strength, Perseverance, Persistence, and Purposefulness


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Who We Are

Forward Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to assisting working, single parents and their children in the Greater Richmond area who are amid a financial crisis.

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How We Help

Our Why

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13.6 Million


Single Parent Families In America


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23 Million


Children Raised By Single Parents


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$1500 / month


Average Full Time Childcare Cost For An Infant


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35%


Childcare Costs For The Average Single Parent Household Income

Wondering if you meet the criteria to participate our program?

  • Single parent
  • Working full time
  • In school full time
  • Combination of working/in school
  • Seeking community support
  • Stable housing
  • Stable transportation
  • In a financial crisis due to a life altering event (ex: court litigation, divorce/separation, caring for a parent/loved one…etc)
  • Ineligible for services through the state due to earning too high of an income


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Are you a working, single parent in need of assistance? Please reach out to us and someone from Forward Foundation will contact you.

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Testimonials

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  • "The onboarding process was so smooth..."

    The onboarding process was so smooth. I inquired about the program during a very difficult chapter in my life. I submitted an inquiry and received a response in less than 24 hours. Soon after, we set a date to meet and I was welcomed to the foundation without hesitation. I feel supported and a part of an inclusive environment where we can share our experiences, seek advice, and build friendships without judgment. I am also being exposed to things that I never really considered... ie; Silent Auction (gala), bike race, financial guidance, estate planning, and even some of the other moms - we are a diverse group coming from differing backgrounds, educational achievements, age, culture.

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