Clifton’s Message
August 29, 2024
If you’re tired of trying to figure out what to do with your life, Clifton has a message for you: “It gets better.” Here's...
FoodShare Employment and Training Stories
Robert’s Restart on Life
August 29, 2024
Enrolling in the FoodShare program also unlocks access to our FoodShare Employment and Training (FSET) program. This helpful program connects you to our services...
A Journey of Redemption and Resilience: Christopher’s Story
FoodShare Employment and Training Stories, Highway Construction Skills Training Stories, News, Success Stories
August 28, 2024
Christopher's life took a dramatic turn in March 2024. After spending two years incarcerated, he was finally released back into a world that had...
Adam Cooks Up a Tasty Future
FoodShare Employment and Training Stories, News, Success Stories, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Stories
August 2, 2024
Transitioning to a sober lifestyle can be a very challenging experience. Top it off with also needing to find stable employment and a way...
Sarah Designs Her Career
FoodShare Employment and Training Stories, News, Success Stories, Wisconsin Works Stories, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Stories
July 11, 2024
We couldn’t be happier to congratulate Sarah, today. This past December, she earned her Associate degree in graphic design, and she just started her...
Shane Steps Toward Greatness
May 10, 2024
When we met Shane, he was working part-time and trying to save up for a home and car of his own. Although he had...
Avery Finds His Confidence
February 22, 2024
Avery had been living on the streets, struggling to find a decent job that would allow him to afford a place to stay. He...
Regina has what it takes
Construction Stories, FoodShare Employment and Training Stories, Highway Construction Skills Training Stories, News, Success Stories
January 12, 2024
Congratulations to Regina, who’s recently earned her apprenticeship in construction! She learned about us while looking for a new career with room to advance....
Resources for Immigrants
January 5, 2024
If you are an immigrant in Wisconsin, Bibi and Khatira want you to hear their story. They want to show you how to find...
Robert Looks Sharp
December 20, 2023
When you enroll in our programs, we make sure you have your best foot forward when finding the career of your dreams. We can...
Julie Pays It Forward
December 1, 2023
Julie is one of our participants in our FoodShare Employment Training program who has really transformed her life. Recently, she took the time to...
Allyson Makes Her Family Proud
October 27, 2023
Congratulations to Allyson on two awesome accomplishments: getting a job and getting promoted within just a few months! As a mother of two, it meant...
Bahati’s On His Way
October 10, 2023
Congratulations, Bahati, on your first job in America! Last year, Bahati was living in a refugee camp in Uganda. He had fled from his home...
Chase Finds His Purpose
September 15, 2023
With the sheer number of job opportunities out there today, choosing the right job can be really overwhelming, especially if you are unemployed. Chase...
Working to bring family closer
FoodShare Employment and Training Stories, News, Road to Livelihood Stories, Success Stories, Wisconsin Works Stories
September 7, 2023
Sharifa has a new car and the license to drive it, thanks to the support of her friends and community in her new Wisconsin...
Valentina’s Artistic Vision is Captured
August 25, 2023
Sometimes, people come through our doors with a vision, a dream, and a plan. All they need is someone to help them lay down...
Steven Keeps His Eyes on the Prize
August 24, 2023
When he came to FSET, Steven had a clear idea of what he wanted: To maintain his sobriety and continue recovery, and A part-time...
Tsion gets a job, escapes homelessness
August 24, 2023
Tsion is a bright young lady who’s on her way to a great future. When our FoodShare Employment and Training (FSET) team first met...
John Drives To Success
August 22, 2023
“FSET gave me a second chance at being a productive member in society by being self sufficient.” John arrived in our Fond du Lac office...
Tracy Achieves His Goal
August 22, 2023
When Tracy was referred to our Winnebago office from FoodShare, he was experiencing homelessness and looking to obtain employment. He spoke with Morgan, a...
Tyler’s Job Retention
August 22, 2023
"FSET helped me to get to where I am today. I am not sure where I would be without the program; it helped me...
Sean Dedicates Himself to Success
July 28, 2023
“I wouldn't be where I am today if not for the programs that I participate in and all the help along the way from...
Hassan Problem Solves
July 27, 2023
Hassan came to our FSC office as a refugee from Afghanistan. He didn't have any money or a job, spoke little English, and was...
Hakim Proves Himself
FoodShare Employment and Training Stories, Highway Construction Skills Training Stories, News, Success Stories
July 14, 2023
Congratulations to Hakim, who’s started his first job in construction after graduating from our Highway Construction Skills Training (HCST) program! Hakim hadn’t considered construction...
Amanda’s “Surreal” Success
June 29, 2023
Amanda wants to share her story with all the young women out there who need a little bit of encouragement today. That’s because today, we’re...
Venashia Advocates for Her Future
June 15, 2023
Venashia loves helping to care for others, but working full-time and being a full-time mom of four young kiddos can be a lot to...
Drew Sketched His Future
May 23, 2023
The road to employment isn’t always a straight one. When Drew entered our Fond du Lac office, he was new to the area, unemployed,...
Chrisana Puts Her Future in First Gear
May 23, 2023
Chrisana was looking for support on her employment journey when she came into our Fond du Lac office. She was on FoodShare, which made...
Edward’s Calling
May 23, 2023
Every once in a while, someone comes in knowing exactly what they want to do, but they need help to get there. Edward was...
Kristin Has A Job She Loves
May 22, 2023
When we start working on our own personal development, we can outgrow certain aspects of our lives. This was the dilemma Kristin was facing...
Michael Tends to His Dream
May 22, 2023
Someday soon, you might be driving down the road and spy Michael in a field, tending to the animals on his hobby farm. Through...
Wayne Designs His Future
May 22, 2023
As someone who loves to draw, Wayne has dreams of starting his own design company someday. But he knew the path he was on...
Elizabeth Drives To Success
May 9, 2023
As parents, we want to be someone that our kids look up to. Elizabeth did just that. She was a mother of three looking...
Kira Checks-Off Her List
May 9, 2023
Job searching can be tough in today’s job market. It can be even tougher for parents, especially single parents, when finding childcare is also...
Tommy Fast Tracks
May 4, 2023
Sometimes things happen fast. After spending time in incarceration, Tommy was released and was immediately enrolled in FoodShare and the FoodShare Employment and Training...
Amanda Opens Doors
May 4, 2023
The FoodShare Employment and Training (FSET) program is designed to help with employment and supportive services. Sometimes that means immediate assistance, like transportation or...
Dakota Finds His Confidence
May 4, 2023
The day after Dakota was released from incarceration, he enrolled in the FoodShare Employment and Training (FSET), a third party program funded in partnership...
Fransis Finds Her Network
When Fransis lost her job, she didn’t know how she was going to provide for her children. With rising inflation and a small safety...
Olena’s Key to Success
May 3, 2023
Thousands of people have been displaced since Russia began invading Ukraine on February 24, 2022. Among them were Olena and her children. Separated from...
Sandy’s Positive Outlook
February 10, 2023
When Sandy approached us, she was struggling financially, mentally, and physically. She was seeing a counselor weekly and under a lot of stress and...
Austin Returns to Normal
February 10, 2023
Justice-involved individuals face additional challenges when re-entering the workforce. In addition to finding work, there is a personal factor of regaining and rebuilding what...
A New Change for Harlan
Education and Training, FoodShare Employment and Training Stories, Jobs, Other, Success Stories, WETAP Stories
February 10, 2023
Transitioning to a normal life after incarceration can be an incredibly overwhelming experience, especially when you don’t know where to start. That’s why we’re...
A Smile You Can Hear
January 30, 2023
Klara has the kind of grit that helps her laugh when others might cry. Today, however, her smile springs to her lips from a...
Success is in the Details
January 30, 2023
When Emily asked Bret if she could write a story about his most recent success, he laughed, asking “Am I a success?” But we...
Bob’s Perfect Workplace
January 25, 2023
Bob dreamed of finding a supportive, welcoming, and positive workplace that he could call home. Without a job or car, starting a job search...
Elizabeth Finds Her Perfect Fit
December 30, 2022
Although Elizabeth had a part-time job that she enjoyed, she couldn't shake the feeling that something different was on the horizon. Whenever she envisioned...
Tammy Finds Tools For Success
December 22, 2022
Sarah met Tammy on her first day here at FSC. As a new Food Share Employment & Training (FSET) Case Manager, Sarah was observing...
Natalie Finds New Employment Through FSET
December 13, 2022
Natalie was looking for a new path and did not know which way to turn. Everywhere she looked seemed to lead toward a dead...
Shaun Serves Up Success
Education and Training, FoodShare Employment and Training Stories, News, Other, Success Stories, Wisconsin Works Stories
November 29, 2022
When you enroll in our programs and services, you are matched with a specialized CARE Network that helps connect you to resources and opportunities...
Stephanie Returns for School
October 7, 2022
When you become a mother, your whole life shifts, and your priorities can change in an instant. Motherhood can sometimes feel like a miraculous...
Jeremy Moves Forward
September 12, 2022
Jeremy came to us seeking stable employment, but a legal past was making it challenging to move forward. Finding himself in a loop, he...
Stephanie’s Window to Her Future
FoodShare Employment and Training Stories, Success Stories, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Stories
September 6, 2022
Stephanie was recently released from incarceration and just starting to get reacclimated to normal life again. As a single mother needing to support a...
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...
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...
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
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. A chance at a new career can be incredibly rewarding, whether someone...
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
Construction Stories, Education and Training, FoodShare Employment and Training Stories, Jobs, Success 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...