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More Than Three Homes: A Bigger Conversation About Housing
A downtown land donation will create three new homeownership opportunities — but the story goes much deeper. Forward Foundation and Habitat for Humanity leaders recently joined WCLO to discuss the partnership, Janesville’s broader housing needs and how the community can help build more pathways to homeownership.
Posted in: Community Partnerships on August 28, 2026

Forward Thinking: Our Future Workforce Is In Today's K-12 Classrooms
Janesville’s future workforce is already taking shape in today’s classrooms. Our latest Forward Thinking column explores why strong schools, stronger business-education partnerships and student success are critical to our community’s economic future.
Posted in: Forward Thinking on August 26, 2026

Member Connect Aug. 25, 2026: September Is Filling Up Fast ...
There’s a lot happening across the Forward Janesville membership! From networking and professional development to community fundraisers, live entertainment and local events, here’s the latest news and opportunities shared by our member businesses.
Posted in: Member Connect on August 25, 2026

Forward Janesville Annual Dinner Returns Oct. 22: Sponsor Registration Now Open
Forward Janesville's biggest night of the year returns Thursday, Oct. 22, bringing together hundreds of business professionals, community leaders and people invested in the future of Janesville for the 2026 Forward Janesville Annual Dinner.
Posted in: Events on August 18, 2026

Champions Club Ribbon Cutting: Right at Home Janesville Celebrates a Homecoming
A new Forward Janesville Champions Club member is helping people remain in the place they call home — while its owner celebrates a homecoming of her own. Forward Janesville recently joined Katie Villa, her family, team and members of the community to celebrate the opening of Right at Home Janesville with an official Ribbon Cutting.
Posted in: Ribbon Cutting on August 17, 2026

Forward Foundation Donates Downtown Land to Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity Waukesha–Jefferson–Rock (Habitat WJR) opened its first completed Janesville home for public tours last week, a three-bedroom house at 1909 S. Osborne Ave. This week, the nonprofit announced a new land donation from Forward Foundation, the charitable arm of Forward Janesville, that will bring three more homeownership opportunities to the city's downtown.
Posted in: News on August 13, 2026