James Gets A Restart
September 1, 2023
Although James generally keeps his finances private, his story will sound familiar to a lot of small business owners in recent years. After the...
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Stephanie Finds Her Wisconsin Future
August 25, 2023
Stephanie had only been living in Wisconsin for a mere month when she visited our office. After recently losing her mother, Stephanie felt completely...
August Onsite Events
July 28, 2023
Know someone who needs help but can't make it to our office? We'll be at the below locations this month to talk about our...
Back to School Resources 2023
The school year is just around the corner. Make sure you and your family are ready to start the school year off right. We...
July Onsite Events
Know someone who needs help but can't make it to our office? We'll be at the below locations this month to talk about our...
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...
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...
Vyonna Manages Her Future
December 30, 2022
Sometimes our clients are ready to start on their dreams the moment they enter our doors. More often, they have immediate needs and cannot...
Tomah’s JAG Duo Take On D.C.
December 27, 2022
During high school, envisioning life after graduation can be difficult. JAG can help. Our Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) program is an elective class that...
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...
Michelelyn Sharpens Her Skills
December 2, 2022
When we talk about clients reaching for their dreams, we know that it won’t always be a smooth or straight path. Michelelyn is proof...
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’s Knock Gets Answered
August 17, 2022
“No matter how bleak or menacing a situation may appear, it does not entirely own us. It can’t take away our freedom to respond,...
Jacqueline Pushes Through to Success
August 3, 2022
Life has an interesting way of showing us when it’s time for a change, whether we’re ready or not. Normalcy can be changed in...
Tools for School
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...
Welcome Inspector Paul
May 25, 2022
“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...
Grady’s in the Driver’s Seat
April 20, 2022
When Grady's case manager, Marissa, told Grady that she wanted to share his success, he was shocked. "No one has ever called me a...
Lizzie’s Journey to Self-Reliance
April 12, 2022
“I am very motivated to go to school and do something that I feel is worthwhile with my life,” says Lizzie. Even when she...
Christina Hears You
March 21, 2022
Christine knows the value of being heard. That’s why she was drawn to her career path in social work. “I am always willing to...
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...
Brooke’s Success
September 6, 2021
As a single mom of three, Brooke put her career goals on hold to raiser her kids to the best of her ability. Now...
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...
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...
Anyelika’s Dreams Now Possible
December 17, 2019
“I swear this girl was not letting anything stop her,” says Christa, a case manager with Wisconsin Works. She’s talking about Anyelika, the amazing...
Kate’s Pride and Joy
December 2, 2019
In July 2017, Kate was sitting in her parent’s living room, rocking her newborn baby, and thinking about her future. She had already started...
Kathleen: Part of American History
November 18, 2019
For Kathleen, TrANS opened up more than a career path. It opened the doors to becoming part of American history. “I always had a fascination...
Isaiah’s Success
November 4, 2019
After a lifetime in Africa, Isaiah immigrated to in Wisconsin in the dead of winter. He spent three months trying to get off the...
Ashley’s Reason to Smile
October 21, 2019
Positivity is a choice that Ashley makes every day. A few years ago, she went through a divorce. It left her with five children,...
Levi Sparks His Career
October 14, 2019
Sparks have a way of flying around Levi! As a welder, he loves turning sparks into heavy-duty equipment that lasts. The spark that got...
Lifting Weights with W-2
October 9, 2019
When you go to AutoZone, be sure to say hi to their new Sales Associate, Rashon! He’s the guy with the friendliest smile you’ll...
Rx marks the Spot!
October 7, 2019
Tina had a stable career as a dental assistant for 15 years, while her husband watched their three children at home. Then her world...
Home is Where Tiara Is
September 23, 2019
As a CNA, Tiara’s seen many people move into the retirement communities where she’s worked. She also knows it takes more than unpacking a...
Precious Soars to New Heights
September 9, 2019
“I came to TrANS with nothing but hope and ambition,” says Precious, “and I’ve been soaring ever since.” The moment she started her career...
Jason’s Best Advice
September 9, 2019
As a full-time single dad, Jason would do anything to be a good role model for his son. For a while though, he wasn’t...
Lisa Says: You Can Too!
August 19, 2019
Lisa devotes herself wholeheartedly to everything she does. When she married and started her family, she set her career aside and focused on being...
Katrina’s Breathing Easy
August 12, 2019
It turns out that unemployment ended up being the opportunity Katrina has waited a lifetime for. When her employer went out of business, the...
Success Spotlight: Tyson
July 29, 2019
Tyson's upbeat personality and drive to learn were a beacon of hope to his classmates throughout the TrANS program. Now that he's graduated, Tyson's...
Rosa’s Leading the Way
July 22, 2019
As the mother of seven children, Rosa has been a full-time chef, nurse, coach, driver, personal secretary, teacher, and supervisor. When she decided to...
Odessa Finds Her Voice
July 15, 2019
Putting together a sentence has always been tricky for Odessa, so when she got the keys to her new apartment, she sent us a...
Sa’s Talents
July 8, 2019
Sa couldn't bring much with him when he fled from the ongoing crisis in Myanmar, but he did carry with him a wealth of...
Education Jolts Gewelesis’ Dream
July 1, 2019
Everyone who's seen the giant tag on a hairdryer knows that if you drop it in water, you're going to get zapped. As a...
Small Family, Big Dreams!
June 26, 2019
Mikayla’s winning smile here at the Office Professionals graduation only tells part of her story. This is one of the most determined young women...
Angel’s Redemption
June 17, 2019
Angel landed 52 interviews in three months, only to be rejected each time because of a past mistake. "I was chasing any sales job...
Alison’s Graduation!
June 10, 2019
We've all seen this classic exercise - "Take this egg and try not to crack it today. That egg is your baby." Maybe you...
Frederick’s Concrete Dream
June 10, 2019
It’s June, and that means construction season is about to kick into high gear. If you’re in northeast Wisconsin this summer, you may see...
Rhonda Rises Above
May 20, 2019
Rhonda is a wonderful mom who puts her heart into everything she does. As the devoted assistant manager of a local thrift store, she...
Positioned for Success
May 13, 2019
Ashley is a textbook example of professionalism. A few months ago, however, she decided that she wanted a new profession. She came to FSC...
Kristen-of-All-Trades
May 6, 2019
Kristen is a pretty handy person to have around - that's one of many reasons we love her! She was known as a jack-of-all-trades,...
Jake’s Upward Bound
May 6, 2019
We’ve been blown away by the scholarships our Upward Bound class of 2019 has received this year! Today, let’s give a round of applause...
2019 Dell Scholars
April 19, 2019
Hold the presses! Two of our Upward Bound students have been awarded the prestigious Dell Scholarship! That means $20,000 for college, a Dell laptop,...
Jena’s Perfect Fit
April 9, 2019
Because Jena's positive vibes are pretty much contagious, we thought we'd share her great news to make your day, too! She just accepted a...
Angelica’s Upward Bound!
April 1, 2019
With a list of accomplishments that gets longer each year, Angelica's been living her college dream. She's currently on the premedical track at the...
It’s Our 40th Anniversary!
April 1, 2019
We're celebrating our 40th year of service! Please click here for a copy of our 2018 Annual Report, which celebrates some of the milestones...
Hayleigh’s Upward Bound!
March 25, 2019
When Hayleigh (pictured left below) joined Upward Bound in high school, she thought it was "just another program" her mom wanted her to join....
Confidence in the Right Places
March 18, 2019
Katlyn recently wrote a powerful letter to thank our staff for their support after she gave birth to her son. They not only helped...
A Brighter Day
March 11, 2019
Antoinette's smile has a way of making everyone's day a bit brighter. Making people happy is one of the reasons she loves working in...
Tenzin’s Upward Bound!
March 4, 2019
For Tenzin, going to college isn't just about taking the next step in life. After losing her grandparents to cancer, she knew she had...
Motivated to Succeed
March 4, 2019
Failure is not the alternative to success,” says Shanteria. “It’s something to be avoided, but it’s only a temporary setback on a bigger, more...
The Means to Nikita’s Dreams
January 14, 2019
After eleven years as a caregiver, Nikita has a lot of experience helping people overcome health barriers. When an injury forced her to find...
Robert’s Over the Moon
January 7, 2019
Robert likes working with his hands, but after a work injury put him out of commission for two years, he knew it was going...
Lesley Learns the Business
December 17, 2018
As an expecting mother, Lesley was eager to find work to support her growing family. She knew that the best way to do that...
Nicky Stays with W-2 to Achieve Dreams
December 10, 2018
Nicky's achieved a lot in a short time. When her second child was born, she needed reliable support. Wisconsin Works was just the ticket....
Off to a Running Start
December 3, 2018
Harmony knows that a strong support system is key to thriving as a parent, particularly one who's going for her degree. Her family has...
Karen’s Moving Up
November 21, 2018
"I’m working my way up from the bottom," says Karen. After losing her office job in 2016, she had to give up almost everything...
Ryan Starts His Career in Logistics
November 19, 2018
After leaving the Navy, Ryan's life was one transition after another, as he searched for his place in civilian life. Homeless, he enrolled in...
Amanda’s Silver Lining
November 12, 2018
Amanda is one of those people who can see the silver lining in just about every cloud. When her days were darkened by the...
Laci’s Triumph
October 29, 2018
To get through her nursing program, Laci learned how to do her homework with babies snuggling on her lap. With a baby, a toddler,...
Target Acquired
October 22, 2018
One quick tumble changed everything for Melissa. Her doctor told her she couldn't go back to work for a while, and she wasn't entirely...
The Perfect TEMP for Success
October 8, 2018
Tyler made an instant connection with Bob and Marley when he started volunteering at the Grant County Humane Society. The brothers were untrained rescued...
Thomas Earns His Dream Job
October 1, 2018
Today, Thomas is more driven than ever before, not just because of his motivated personality, but because he’s earned his dream job at YRC...
Danima’s Success
October 1, 2018
With three young boys to love, Danima had no time to lose. She came to FSC to jump out of unemployment and get her...
Eugene Climbs His Mountain
September 24, 2018
Ranard describes Eugene with two words: "simply amazing." At 58 years old, he is the oldest male to graduate TrANS, and he's not only...
Strong Allies, Strong Family
September 17, 2018
Suli enrolled in Wisconsin Works because she plans on welcoming her second child to a strong family. After a series of setbacks left her...
Allisha’s Grand Opening
September 17, 2018
Allisha is opening up a new chapter in her life as a small business owner, with a boost from FSC! Other people might call it...
Pawahna’s Success
August 27, 2018
"Pawahna lights up the room with her enthusiasm," says Meghan, a counselor with the FSET program. Even though Pawahna has been a U.S. citizen...
Jacole’s Unrestricted Success
August 20, 2018
"It means a lot to me to have a good job with a great company!" exclaims Jacole. After a back injury left her out...
Makhia’s Expecting Great Things
August 6, 2018
Imagine studying for your finals with one youngster at home and another on the way. That would be enough to make anyone gulp, but...
DeShawn Trains for Family’s Future
July 30, 2018
"Only you can hold you back," says DeShawn. He just graduated from the TrANS construction program, and with hard work and teachers who believe...
Motivated Mom
July 23, 2018
Two things stand out about Merissa – she’s a professional multitasker and her organization skills would impress anyone. She worked for four years in...
Dawn’s New Horizon
July 16, 2018
When Dawn moved to Wisconsin, she brought a whole lot of energy and compassion with her - but she was surprised that her CNA license...
Doris Gets More Out of Life
July 9, 2018
Doris came to TrANS last year with one goal in mind: to be the best. Today, she's such a great flagger that drivers actually...
Angela’s Set for Success
July 2, 2018
"So I’m sitting in Shannon’s cubicle and noticed some posters about these boot camps. They are 3 months of full-time schooling with an internship...
Healing Hands
June 25, 2018
Healthcare has been Carrie’s calling ever since high school. She earned her CNA certificate while she was a teen and went on to earn...
A Change Worth Making
June 18, 2018
"I have met some really good people through this journey," says Angela. When she moved back to her home state of Wisconsin with her...
Heather’s Success
June 11, 2018
"I am doing things that most women wouldn't believe they could do," says Heather, a recent graduate of the TrANS program. Heather joined Wisconsin...
Alex Earns His Apprenticeship
May 21, 2018
"To understand the power of Alex's story, you have to go back to April of 2013 after he had graduated our program," says Northeast...
Evan’s Success
May 14, 2018
Evan met Craig, an FSET Account Representative, while he was visiting the Job Center this January. Evan knew there were opportunities waiting - even...
Surpassing Expectations
May 7, 2018
It was late one night after a long day’s work at the cleaning service. Five months pregnant, Ajuana was doing all she could to...
Trusting the Right People
April 30, 2018
Solid relationships are vital to Graciela. When she came to Wisconsin Works, she wanted to trust the advocates around her, but they needed...
Where You’re Treated Like Family
April 30, 2018
Leonita moved to Wisconsin to be closer to her family. What she found at Forward Service Corporation was a group that welcomed and treated...
Full-Time Family Man
April 16, 2018
After the ice and snow this weekend, you might wonder what would compel someone like Edison to leave tropical Puerto Rico for Wisconsin. He'd...
Certified Courageous
April 9, 2018
Building a strong family was all the motivation Amber needed to join Wisconsin Works. She never lets anything keep her down, even getting the...
Success is Coming Her Way
April 2, 2018
Miranda earned an Associate's Degree so she could get ahead in life. When it turned out the job market wasn't looking for someone with...
Smiling Again This Spring!
March 26, 2018
Kim is in the business of smiles - and thanks to a successful job search with Wisconsin Works and FSET, she's back to sharing...
Building Bridges: Ron’s Story
March 19, 2018
This winter, Ron was a guest speaker with our Northeast TrANS class. His story of redemption is one for the ages. Ron went from...
Learn from Daniel
March 12, 2018
A few years ago, Daniel wasn't sure if he would ever be able to work again. A serious car accident left him clinging to...
Finding Inspiration
March 5, 2018
With five children at home, Tranace is a pro at management. Even so, when she decided to switch careers, she needed some help juggling...