Mary Jo was a stay-at-home Mom for 15 years. She decided that it was time for a change of scenery and found a job outside of home. Right when she was settling into her new way of life, the COVID-19 pandemic hit, and she was out of a job. She quickly realized she was going … See details
“I have been blessed by God throughout my life with good things happening to me when I am in need,” writes Paul. He’s a master plumber whose finances went down the drain, so to speak, after he hit some tough situations. “I was eating caviar. Due to circumstances, I had to eat sardines,” Paul told … See details
That sweet baby girl means everything to Carrie, who joined Wisconsin Works shortly after her daughter was born. Today, Carrie knows her baby is at a loving daycare while she reboots her career and starts saving for their family home. However, she came to us to help her family when the pandemic threatened everything she’d … See details
Moving to a new area is difficult, especially if you need to find immediate employment. The disruption can create a cascade of problems. However, this story shows that a little foresight and a dash of determination can cause a ripple effect of positivity. New Home, New Career Possibilities Recently, Connor moved to Dane County to … See details
Working and being a mother, Bianca was busy and doing enough to get by, but she soon realized that she and her children deserved more. She knew more schooling and training would get her the career that would support her family and create a foundation to achieve her dreams. She reached out to Forward Service … See details
