The Salvation Army of Greater Green Bay’s Tools for Schools program serves children in Brown County who are entering 5 year old Kindergarten through 12th grade. This year, the registration for Tools for School will be an online process. The registration link will be on the Salvation Army’s website beginning July 11 through July 29. … See details
Transportation obstacles are not issues that just affect individuals but the entire community. This is a story about someone who is paying it forward – at least, he was trying to, but his mission was hindered by unreliable transportation. Leading by Experience Dustin is recovering from drug and alcohol abuse. It’s a struggle he has … See details
Providing for your family while dealing with employment obstacles is a lot to overcome. Scraping by while trying to build a better future for your children can spread anyone thin. But accepting the situation for what it is isn’t the only option. This is a story about a father who saw the potential for a … See details
All stories are a work in progress. This one is no different. Lorie Thompson, a coordinator for the Southwest Transportation Alliance for New Solutions program, updates the continued success of a program alumni who rises to the challenge of each day — proving that success isn’t a destination, but an active pursuit. A text message … See details
This February, we met 24 brave Afghan refugees. They were granted refuge in Wisconsin, but their situation was still difficult. Some of them had never worked before. Many could barely speak English. All were in a new community – thankfully, a community that came together to turn their refuge into a home. Oshkosh has several … See details
Being a stranger in a new country can be scary, disorienting, and overwhelming. It takes inner strength to face the challenges that come with unfamiliar surroundings and an unfamiliar language. But there are opportunities for help. This is a story of a mother and daughter refugees who arrived in Winnebago County needing employment and transportation … See details
