Forever R Children

05/30/2026

Thank you for a wonderful event today! It was inspiring to see so many people come together with a shared commitment to making our community stronger. True change happens through partnership, collaboration, and a collective desire to serve others.

When organizations, businesses, leaders, and community members work side by side, we can build a brighter future filled with hope, opportunity, and compassion for all. Thank you for your support, your dedication, and for being part of the effort to create a better community. Together, we are making a difference. ❤️🙏🏻

05/30/2026

Thank you for a wonderful event today! It was inspiring to see so many people come together with a shared commitment to making our community stronger. True change happens through partnership, collaboration, and a collective desire to serve others.

When organizations, businesses, leaders, and community members work side by side, we can build a brighter future filled with hope, opportunity, and compassion for all. Thank you for your support, your dedication, and for being part of the effort to create a better community. Together, we are making a difference. ❤️🙏🏻

05/30/2026

📢 Forever R Children Will Be at the PMHA Community Resource Fair Today!

Stop by and visit the Forever R Children team today at the PMHA Community Resource Fair!

📅 Saturday, May 30
🕚 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Ravenna Elks Lodge
776 Freedom St.
Ravenna, OH 44266

This is a FREE community event featuring:

✅ Free food and refreshments
✅ Free prizes and giveaways
✅ Community resources and information
✅ Local service providers and agencies
✅ Family-friendly activities and more

Hope to see you there!!!

05/20/2026

Community Action Akron Summit, thank you for your partnership and support. It means so much not only to Forever R Children, but even more importantly to the community we are blessed to serve together.

Because of partnerships like yours, lives are being touched, dignity is being restored, and hope is reaching people who need it most. Together, we are making a real impact in our community one person, one family, and one act of love at a time.

We are truly grateful to stand alongside you in this mission.

05/17/2026

Trust the process

05/15/2026

05/14/2026

It started with free showers, but it quickly became something much bigger. Organizations from all over showed up to provide vital resources, services, and encouragement to the community.
🎥: Cornerstone Media Consulting

05/14/2026

Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words and support. It truly means the world to me and our entire Forever R Children family. Seeing our community come together with love, compassion, and generosity reminds us why this mission is so important.

We believe every person deserves dignity, hope, and to feel seen. Through our mobile hygiene services, showers, clean clothes, haircuts, medical support, and acts of kindness, we are working to restore not only lives, but also human connection and hope for a brighter tomorrow.

I’m deeply grateful to Jeff and Lori Monter and Steve Vandegrift for attending our Annual Spring Event and for witnessing the heart behind this mission. The outpouring of love and donations will help us continue serving those who need it most.

Together, we are not just changing lives — we are showing people they are valued, loved, and never forgotten.

With heartfelt gratitude,
Robert P. Ford, Jr.
Founder/Executive Director
Forever R Children / Caravan of Love

05/13/2026

Every time our Shower Bus pulls up, hope arrives.

Today, we’re bringing more than just a shower to our unhoused brothers and sisters — we’re bringing dignity, compassion, and a fresh start. Through the love of our amazing partners and community, we are providing warm showers, clean clothes, fresh haircuts, hygiene and toiletry bags, cell phones to stay connected, comprehensive mental health, medications and vaccines, dental checks, and prescription eyeglasses.

Sometimes the first step toward rebuilding a life begins with feeling clean, cared for, seen, and loved. One shower. One smile. One life at a time.

Thank you to every partner, volunteer, and supporter helping us restore hope and humanity through Forever R Children’s Shower Bus outreach. ❤️

05/08/2026

What an incredible evening. Thank you to everyone who joined us last night and continues to support our mission. We were excited to share some major news about the future of our organization.

As our outreach, services, and impact continue to grow, we are officially changing our name to better reflect who we are, the communities we serve, and where we are headed. Please help us welcome our new name and logo: Caravan of Love.

This new chapter represents our continued commitment to delivering compassionate, mobile services and meeting individuals where they are with dignity, hope, and support.

We are also excited to share that we are partnering with Innis Maggiore on the development of our new website and expanded brand presence. Be on the lookout for the new website, new updates, and so much more in the coming weeks.

A very special thank you to United Steelworkers, Good Place Holdings, City of Akron, Ohio - Mayor's Office Mayor Shammas Malik, Ilene Shapiro, Summit County Executive, Huntington National Bank, Axess Family Services, METRO Regional Transit Authority, SARTA - Stark Area Regional Transit Authority, Rebecca Guzy Woodford, Sam DeShazier, Robert DeJournette, Paula Christ, Mark Griffin, Sheriff Kandy Fatheree and the many community leaders, partners, volunteers, and supporters who joined us and continue to believe in our mission.

The future is bright for Caravan of Love, and we are grateful to have you on this journey with us. 🧡