GivingTuesday

Join Us on December 1

100,000 Reasons to Give

Creating Stories of Stability in Our Community Together

We can make sure that our neighbors have access to stable housing and nutritious food.
Be a part of building a strong community where everyone has the stability to thrive.

GivingTuesday 2026

100,000

GOAL

RAISED

DONORS

Join Us to #CreateStability

On #GivingTuesday we’ll be working together to create stories of stability by raising $100,000 to support our food and housing programs. Throughout the day, we’ll unlock and share a new story with each fundraising milestone reached. Follow along for the fun on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, and watch our “community mosaic” grow with each new story added.

Get ready to be inspired, learn about our impact, and hear from some of the people who have created stability in their lives and those of their families by participating in our programs.

Watch for our challenge gift announcements that day to make your impact go even further.

In One Month at WayForward

132,880

meals worth of food are distributed

financial assistance payments are provided to help neighbors maintain stable housing

700

households use the clothing center

325

volunteers give their time to support our programs

STORIES OF SUPPORT

Jen Wagner smiling standing in front of pantry shelf with bread.

Making Our Community Better for Us All

Jennifer Wagner gives to WayForward Resources because she believe everyone in our community should have access to food and stable housing to thrive.

Group of volunteers in front of WayForward pattern wall with Welcome Volunteers sign.

Bringing Dignity by Giving Families the Power to Choose

For Christopher Morris, supporting WayForward means giving people choice, respect, and a better path forward.

"It helps to feel like you have people standing behind you, and you all did that for me."

- food pantry guest

STORIES OF STABILITY

Felix and Veronica’s Story

After two difficult years that included a life-threatening health episode requiring surgery, as well as bullying at school, Felix and Veronica’s* family was finally finding its footing. Both parents were working full-time, and they had moved into a new apartment and school district for a fresh start. Their children, Lily and Mia*, were doing well at their new school, and the entire family found a sense of belonging in the community. For the first time in a while, things felt more stable.

Natalie and Emma's Story

Life can take unexpected turns, as Natalie* discovered over a decade ago when her marriage came to an end and she suddenly found herself juggling the challenges of single working motherhood. With young children to care for and a budget that often barely stretched to cover groceries, the pressure was stressful. That's when Natalie learned about the food pantry at WayForward Resources.

Mother with three young children stirring bowl in kitchen.

Madeline's Story

After years in an abusive relationship. Madeline* made the decision to leave her partner and get a fresh start for herself and her children. However, as a stay-at-home mom, she had no income, and her partner controlled the household finances. On her own, she couldn’t afford the apartment her family was living in. Fortunately, Madeline reached out to WayForward Resources and connected with a case manager.

We continue to experience high levels of demand for our programs.

times as many visits to the food pantry since five years ago

times more funds invested in our housing programs than we were just five years ago (not including government grants)

times more pounds of food distributed than were just five years ago

How WayForward Helps

"When I'm talking with neighbors who are extremely rent burdened (paying more than 50% of their income toward rent), strategizing how to survive, I often hear, 'at least I can get food,' and 'If it wasn't for the pantry, I wouldn't eat.'"

- WayForward Case Manager