Families Forward

Families Forward Learning Center Receives $200,000 Gift from The Panda Charitable Family Foundation

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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PASADENA, Calif., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Families Forward Learning Center, a pioneer in Two-Generation Early Childhood Education, today announced a $200,000 gift from the Panda Charitable Family Foundation (PCFF), the philanthropic organization of the founders of Panda Restaurant Group, in support of general operations and mental health programming.

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  • PASADENA, Calif., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Families Forward Learning Center, a pioneer in Two-Generation Early Childhood Education, today announced a $200,000 gift from the Panda Charitable Family Foundation (PCFF), the philanthropic organization of the founders of Panda Restaurant Group, in support of general operations and mental health programming.
  • "The Panda Charitable Family Foundation is one of our largest and most generous donors, and we are so grateful for their ongoing support and devotion to help us fulfill our mission to create hope and improve outcomes for low-income families with children from birth to five years old," said Families Forward executive director, Elva Sandoval.
  • "We are honored to support Families Forward Learning Center in their efforts to educate children and support families in high-need communities," said Michelle Cherng Lee, Family Advisor at PCFF.
  • "The Cherng family values align closely with this program, as we have launched similar initiatives focused on removing the barriers to education.

Aprio Celebrates Annual Community Impact Week By Supporting 43 Non-Profit Organizations Across 15 Cities

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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ATLANTA, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Aprio, LLP, the fastest-growing business advisory and accounting firm in the U.S., today announced the completion of its annual Community Impact Week, the firm's company-wide initiative dedicated to supporting its local communities. Throughout the week of November 6 - 11, Aprio employees volunteered over 1,410 hours across the globe to support 43 non-profit organizations throughout the United States as well as the Philippines.

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  • Throughout the week of November 6 - 11, Aprio employees volunteered over 1,410 hours across the globe to support 43 non-profit organizations throughout the United States as well as the Philippines.
  • 2023 was a year of massive growth and transformation at Aprio and we expect 2024 to continue that same trajectory.
  • "At Aprio, we are dedicated to supporting our communities far and wide, and with this year's Community Impact Week, we were excited to expand our volunteer efforts into new regions," said Executive Director of The Aprio Foundation, Michele Blondheim.
  • Throughout Community Impact Week, Aprio volunteers completed projects at nonprofit organizations in Atlanta, Birmingham, Charlotte, Rockville, and more.

GOLDEN STATE FOODS PROMOTES KATE STARR TO GROUP VICE PRESIDENT, COMMUNICATIONS

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Golden State Foods (GSF), one of the largest diversified suppliers to the foodservice and retail industries, is pleased to announce the promotion of Kate Starr to group vice president, communications, effective this week.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Golden State Foods (GSF), one of the largest diversified suppliers to the foodservice and retail industries, is pleased to announce the promotion of Kate Starr to group vice president, communications, effective this week.
  • "Her familiarity with GSF's culture, leaders, and operations will ensure the right balance between continuity and new thinking."
  • A GSF associate since 2019, Starr previously served as senior director, global branding and communications, partnering with associates at all levels throughout GSF in the areas of strategic media relations, social media, community relations, and integrated communications.
  • Starr earned her Bachelor of Arts degrees in Political Science and Linguistics from the University of California, San Diego.

FAMILIES FORWARD TO HOST VIRTUAL GALA

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Tuesday, August 11, 2020
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Families Forward is celebrating 36 years of proudly serving Orange County by honoring the following individuals who represent the community-at-large and have been strong supporters of Families Forward.

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  • Families Forward is celebrating 36 years of proudly serving Orange County by honoring the following individuals who represent the community-at-large and have been strong supporters of Families Forward.
  • Our virtual celebration invites the community to support Families Forward in a safe way, noted Hirneise.
  • Since 1984, Families Forward has worked with families to help them achieve self-sufficiency through housing, food, counseling, career coaching, education, and other support services.
  • Families Forward serves families throughout Orange County.

Smart Circle Ensures Children In Need Receive Gifts This Holiday

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Thursday, December 26, 2019
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Smart Circle International helped make the holidays a little brighter for five families from the Families Forward Adopt-A-Family program.

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  • Smart Circle International helped make the holidays a little brighter for five families from the Families Forward Adopt-A-Family program.
  • Smart Circle employees spent time sorting clothing, toys, and gift cards, to ensure that these families enjoy a magical holiday.
  • "I cannot imagine the stress a parent goes through not being able to provide for their children during the holiday.
  • It is great that Smart Circle and Families Forward does their part to help fill the gap for these families," said Michelle Kendall, Logistics Administrator for Smart Circle International.

Smart Circle International Helps Fight Hunger This Holiday

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Tuesday, November 26, 2019
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Together with community partners like Smart Circle, Families Forward's annual Thanksgiving Basket program provides over 800 meals to local families.

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  • Together with community partners like Smart Circle, Families Forward's annual Thanksgiving Basket program provides over 800 meals to local families.
  • Smart Circle employees recently volunteered their time sorting food and preparing the baskets which contain all the essential ingredients for a full holiday meal.
  • It feels great to know that these holiday meal baskets are catalysts for creating lasting family memories," said Sara Duron, an Accounting Specialist at Smart Circle International.
  • Smart Circle doesn't just work to fight hunger and food insecurity during the holidays.Every Spring, Smart Circle employees participate in "Foodie Wars," an employee-driven food drive that benefits Families Forward.

Smart Circle's "Foodie Wars" Raises Over 4 Tons of Food For Families Forwards' Food Pantry

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Friday, August 9, 2019
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That's why Smart Circle International conducts "Foodie Wars", an annual employee food drive benefitting Families Forward.

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  • That's why Smart Circle International conducts "Foodie Wars", an annual employee food drive benefitting Families Forward.
  • Families Forward is a non-profit organization that supports one of the fastest growing segments of the homeless population working families struggling to make ends meet.
  • Families Forward'scommunity food pantry servesover 6,500 individuals annually.
  • We receive numerous donations around the holidays, but families need food year-round," said Margie Wakeham, CEO at Families Forward.