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Resources to Help You Deliver More Impact
Running programs in the public and nonprofit sector is harder than ever—budgets are tight, compliance requirements are strict, and staff are stretched thin. The FORWARD Resource Hub brings you the knowledge and tools you need to navigate these challenges with confidence.
How the City of Long Beach Expanded Pathways to Homeownership for First-Generation Buyers
The City of Long Beach, CA partnered with FORWARD to design and administer a streamlined First-Time Homebuyer Program that helped 76 low- and moderate-income households purchase their first home.
Dec 16, 2025 4 min read
Building Nonprofit Capacity in a Time of High Demand and Funding Uncertainty
Nonprofits today face rising community needs, shifting funding landscapes, and increasing pressure on already stretched teams. In our Built to Serve webinar, Jody Immink explored these challenges, introduced the Operational Readiness Framework, and shared practical strategies to reduce strain, strengthen programs, and build long-term organizational resilience.
Dec 10, 2025 7 min read
A Practical Framework for Launching Community Programs in Weeks, Not Months
Learn a practical framework governments and nonprofits use to launch community programs in weeks. Covers intake, eligibility, compliance, reporting, and real examples from agencies nationwide.
Nov 20, 2025 5 min read
20 Proven Metrics That Strengthen Funder Confidence
A replicable model for school foundations and nonprofits supporting families in crisis.
Nov 5, 2025 4 min read
How LAUSD Education Foundation Launched a $2M Emergency Aid Program in less than 14 Days
A replicable model for school foundations and nonprofits supporting families in crisis.
Nov 3, 2025 3 min read
Smarter Nonprofit Reporting: How to Strengthen Funder Confidence and Simplify Impact Measurement
How nonprofit leaders can simplify reporting, build trust, and prove impact without overwhelming their teams.
Oct 30, 2025 6 min read
PUBLISHED Jul 02, 2025 at 07:45 AM EDT See Original Article Six months after the Eaton Wildfires ravaged Los Angeles County (Altadena and Palisades), many families are still navigating systems and deliberating on whether or how to rebuild. As the 2025 hurricane season begins, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) warns it may be one of the most active in decades, a stark reminder that communities must prepare even as they recover.
Oct 20, 2025 4 min read
How to Streamline Eligibility Determination for Faster, Fairer, and More Accurate Program Delivery
Learn how governments and nonprofits can simplify eligibility determination to reduce staff burden, accelerate program delivery, and improve accuracy and accountability.
Oct 6, 2025 4 min read
How to Optimize Forms to Increase Access and Equity in Public Programs
Learn how governments and nonprofits can design inclusive, multilingual, mobile-friendly forms that improve access, reduce staff burden, and build trust with communities.
Oct 6, 2025 4 min read
How to Optimize Forms, Data, and Eligibility
How governments and nonprofits can optimize forms, data, and eligibility to deliver programs faster, more equitably, and with full accountability.
Sep 30, 2025 2 min read
Program Overview The Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA) partnered with FORWARD to launch the Empower_u Fund, a groundbreaking NaCo award-winning program that provides direct financial aid and wraparound services to survivors of domestic violence. LA County Empower_u Program administered by FORWARD won the 2025 NaCo Achievement Award From the start, Empower_u’s success was evident: demand in the first round far exceeded available funding.
Aug 20, 2025 2 min read
The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) sought to launch a state-wide housing stabilization program to support low-income immigrant and refugee households. Facing challenges in implementation and community engagement, DSHS turned to FORWARD for a comprehensive solution. This case study explores how FORWARD enabled DSHS and its grantees to increase operational capacity and administer innovative programming at scale.