The Second Time Is a Charm for Maria
July 15, 2022
This is the continuing story of Maria, a very creative participant in the FoodShare Employment and Training (FSET) program. Previously, Maria had approached us...
FoodShare Employment and Training Stories
When One Door Closes, Sara Opens Another
July 1, 2022
“Dreams can change; when one door closes another one opens.” This is a story of a mother from Fond Du Lac County who found her...
Keysha Finds Her Way Home
May 31, 2022
Homelessness is an experience that is hard to navigate away from without assistance. For one participant, the determination to change was of the utmost...
Connor Does What It Takes
May 16, 2022
Moving to a new area is difficult, especially if you need to find immediate employment. The disruption can create a cascade of problems. However,...
Bianca’s Sky Has No Limit
Working and being a mother, Bianca was busy and doing enough to get by, but she soon realized that she and her children deserved...
Adam Scores a Goal
April 20, 2022
In some sports, it’s not just about scoring goals, it’s about knowing when and how to take the shot. Adam has a background in...
You Can Teach Old Dogs New Tricks
April 11, 2022
Success has no hard-and-fast definition. Each person has the freedom to establish their own pillars of success and their method of construction. Success should...
Zahira Did It for Her Kids
April 4, 2022
The motivation to change your life can come from many places. Perhaps it's circumstance or self-fulfillment. Often, it's the commitment we make to ourselves...
The Courage of Fazal
March 14, 2022
Every success requires courage. Courage to start the journey. Courage to face stacked odds. Courage to persevere amidst unfathomable circumstances. We’re excited to bring you...
Jamari’s Laser Focus
March 7, 2022
Every once in awhile someone comes along with determination like a force of nature. They set their sights on a specific goal and find...
Kristina Is on Top of the World
February 24, 2022
The pandemic devastated so many workers in Wisconsin. It’s been a struggle to get the workforce back on track, but it’s happening—slowly but surely....
Michael Makes It Personal
February 17, 2022
A personal touch can go a long way. When Michael found a job through our FoodShare Employment and Training (FSET) program in 2020, he...
Lacy Lights the Way
February 14, 2022
Sometimes parents need a light to guide them through life’s storms. As an unemployed single mom, Lacy was not sure how to support her...
McKinley: In His Own Words
January 24, 2022
A Quick Note Sometimes the people who go through our programs take the time to write in and let us know about their experience. We...
Never Give Up: Ronald’s Story
January 10, 2022
“Success” is defined differently for everyone. For Ronald, it means “security,” “stability,” “happiness,” gratification”… and “peace” of mind. Here’s Ronald’s journey on the road...
Constructing a New Beginning
FoodShare Employment and Training Stories, News, Success Stories, Transportation Alliance for New Solutions Stories
December 27, 2021
With multiple certifications in his toolbox and a dream construction job under his belt, Leon is achieving his dreams while doing what he loves. A...
Serving Up Dreams with Maria
December 20, 2021
No dream is too big or unachievable. Maria proves that you can achieve whatever you set your mind to if you're willing to put...
Patricia Revives Her Dream
December 7, 2021
"You must believe in yourself and work very hard at achieving your goals. Never give up on your dreams. They can come true again." Not...
Laura Finds Her Path
November 29, 2021
New chapters can allow us to reinvent ourselves and see new possibilities. Recently, Laura started a new chapter of her life, as she transitioned...
Terrell Achieves Full-Time Employment
November 15, 2021
“I got the job!” Terrell recently reported to us with pride in his voice. A few months before, Terrell was searching for a path toward...
Lah’s Success
November 1, 2021
Today we celebrate Lah, who has found his way to self-sufficiency through the Road to Livelihood program. In 2020, Lah and his family came to...
Willie’s Success
October 25, 2021
Today we celebrate the success of Willie, who has recently accepted a new job offer. He is now managing his finances, covering housing and...
Breanna and River’s Success
October 11, 2021
Parents Breanna and River want what’s best for their daughter. That’s why they came to us for support finding careers that would enable them...
Jamie’s Success
October 4, 2021
Jamie was new to the Green Bay area and was looking for a job she would enjoy. She had a lot of experience in...
Ursula’s Success
September 13, 2021
When Ursula came to FSET, she was looking for a little help finding a job. What she gained from her experience was so much...
Ray’s Success
Education and Training, FoodShare Employment and Training Stories, Jobs, Success Stories, Transportation Alliance for New Solutions Stories
August 30, 2021
When Ray came to FSET in April, his dream was to get back to truck driving. He had been out of work for a...
Steve’s Success
August 23, 2021
When Steven came to FSET in 2019, he had already overcome so many challenges. After achieving 5 years sobriety, he was ready to accomplish...
Charles’s Success
Education and Training, FoodShare Employment and Training Stories, Jobs, Success Stories, Wisconsin Works Stories
August 18, 2021
Like so many of our clients, Charles’ success story is one of tremendous courage as he sought real change in his life – for...
Kakola’s Success
Education and Training, FoodShare Employment and Training Stories, Jobs, Other, Road to Livelihood Stories, Wisconsin Works Stories
August 16, 2021
Kakola came to the United States as a Refugee from the Democratic Republic of Congo in July of 2020. Kakola’s wife, Furaha, came here...
Amanda’s Success
Education and Training, FoodShare Employment and Training Stories, Jobs, Success Stories, Wisconsin Works Stories
August 11, 2021
Amanda seems shy when you first meet her. However, it doesn’t take long before you can see that she is a definite people person....
Jamie’s Success
Education and Training, FoodShare Employment and Training Stories, Jobs, Other, Success Stories, Wisconsin Works Stories
August 10, 2021
Jamie came to FSC looking for some support building up her employable skills, and ultimately to help her reach her goals of working in...
Adriana’s Success
Education and Training, FoodShare Employment and Training Stories, News, Success Stories, Wisconsin Works Stories
June 28, 2021
Adriana wanted to be a professional – somebody knowledgeable, respectable, and helpful. The thing is, her only real experience was working in cleaning jobs....
Vanessa’s Success
June 14, 2021
Congratulations to Vanessa, who recently started her new job! After five years as a stay-at-home mom, getting back into the workplace was like entering...
Michele Takes Her Power Back
May 17, 2021
"I love helping people out and always want to be there to help others through their rough times in life," Michele tells us. Unfortunately,...
Chelsea’s Change
March 8, 2021
Chelsea came from the big city, where she did well as a cellist. It was exciting work, but not always steady. After moving, however,...
April Redefines Herself
March 1, 2021
“I am a single mother and did not want to depend on the system to support my family,” says April. Two years ago, she...
Shannon Switches Gears
January 11, 2021
This time last year, Shannon never would have expected to see herself enjoying a job in manufacturing. She’d always been in health care, so...
The Joy of Independence
September 16, 2020
After being in prison for 30 years, Randy never expected to be where he is today: “Independent, making money at a job – a...