Newcomers Access Center (NAC) President Emerita Anne Thorward and former CFO Tom Thorward have made a lasting impact on newcomer families by expanding access to stable housing. Honoring their legacy means continuing the work they championed. The Anne and Tom Thorward Housing Fund provides newcomer families with the financial support they need to secure a stable home—and we’re counting on your partnership to make that possible.

NAC families work tirelessly to build stable, independent lives. Yet limited access to affordable housing remains one of the greatest barriers they face. Encouragement alone isn’t enough—families need direct, tangible support to secure safe and stable homes. This restricted fund is dedicated exclusively to providing housing rental supplements for NAC families.

Over the next three years, we are seeking 20 committed donors to pledge a monthly gift of $250 to sustain this fund. Your support will help ensure newcomer families have the stability and opportunity they need to thrive in our shared community.

This is more than a housing fund—it is a chance to offer immediate, meaningful support to newcomer families as they establish their lives here. Together, let’s honor Anne and Tom Thorward’s legacy and commit to building a future rooted in dignity, stability, and shared values.

For information about the fund, please call 909-455-3248.