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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 Multnomah County Simplified Online Application for Benefits by 80% With FORWARD
FORWARD’s innovative solution streamlined Multnomah County’s benefits application process, reducing complexity and increasing accessibility for residents. Learn more about how this comprehensive platform addresses common challenges while improving efficiency for both applicants and administrators.
Challenges That Multnomah County Faced to Connect Residents to Resources
Like many other jurisdictions, Multnomah County faced many obstacles while trying to provide accessible services.
Transforming Cash Aid Delivery: Where Community Partnerships Meet Cutting-Edge Technology
The Los Angeles County Empower_u Program is breaking new ground in providing direct relief to residents at risk of displacement. Partnering with community-based organizations like Project Peacemakers, the program connects vulnerable residents—including survivors of domestic violence—to critical financial resources and supportive services.
St. Louis Enhances Program Participation by 37% with FORWARD’s Multi-Program Solution
St. Louis, Missouri, home to 300,000 residents, including a 45% African American population and 24% low-income households, faces significant equity and economic challenges. Administering multiple initiatives such as rental assistance, Project R&R, and Guaranteed Basic Income stretched city resources and reduced efficiency.
How Harris County Streamlined Technical Assistance Provider Management and Tracking with FORWARD
Harris County, Texas, with a population exceeding 4.7 million, faced significant economic challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, especially among its small business community. To address these issues, Harris County launched the Harris Hub Small Business Support Accelerator Grant Program.
Maria is a busy mother to a 6-year-old, a full-time worker, and a breast cancer survivor. With so much on her plate, managing childcare, health issues, and daily life, she needed a way to access support quickly and easily.
Maximizing Public Program Impact With a Limited Workforce
Local government leaders face an ongoing challenge: delivering essential programs with constrained budgets and limited staff.
Stopgap or Systems Change? The Role of Funders in Disaster Response
Why Philanthropy Is Emerging as a Key Player in Disaster Relief
At FORWARD, we’re advancing innovation in public health because stronger, healthier communities can’t wait.
How Atlanta Is Preserving Legacy Homeownership Through Equitable Policy and Community Trust
Across the country, cities are struggling to grow responsibly—without displacing the very residents who built their communities.
How to Launch an Anti-Displacement Housing Relief Program
Rising property taxes and accelerated urban development are creating a housing crisis for long-standing residents in cities across the United States.
Scaling Government and Nonprofit Programs Without Increasing Overhead
Running a public program with limited staff and growing demand?
Budgeting for Smarter Systems and Stronger Communities
Local government leaders and nonprofit executives face increasing pressures from tightening budgets, growing community needs, and uncertainties around future funding.