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...
When Emily asked Bret if she could write a story about his success in the FoodShare Employment and Training (FSET) program, he laughed, asking...
Sometimes our clients are ready to start on their dreams the moment they enter our doors. More often, they have immediate needs and cannot...
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...
Sarah met Tammy on her first day here at FSC. As a new Food Share Employment & Training (FSET) Case Manager, Sarah was observing...
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...
When you enroll in our programs and services, you are matched with a specialized CARE Network that helps connect you to resources and opportunities...
When you become a mother, your whole life shifts, and your priorities can change in an instant. Motherhood can sometimes feel like a miraculous...
“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,...
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...
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...
“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...
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...
“I am very motivated to go to school and do something that I feel is worthwhile with my life,” says Lizzie. Even when she...
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...
A personal touch can go a long way. When Michael found a job through our FoodShare Employment and Training (FSET) program in 2020, he...
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 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 came to FSC looking for some support building up her employable skills, and ultimately to help her reach her goals of working in...
“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...
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...
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...
After a lifetime in Africa, Isaiah immigrated to in Wisconsin in the dead of winter. He spent three months trying to get off the...
Positivity is a choice that Ashley makes every day. A few years ago, she went through a divorce. It left her with five children,...
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...
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...
Tina had a stable career as a dental assistant for 15 years, while her husband watched their three children at home. Then her world...
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...
“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...
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 devotes herself wholeheartedly to everything she does. When she married and started her family, she set her career aside and focused on being...
It turns out that unemployment ended up being the opportunity Katrina has waited a lifetime for. When her employer went out of business, the...
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...
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...
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 couldn't bring much with him when he fled from the ongoing crisis in Myanmar, but he did carry with him a wealth of...
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...
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 landed 52 interviews in three months, only to be rejected each time because of a past mistake. "I was chasing any sales job...
We've all seen this classic exercise - "Take this egg and try not to crack it today. That egg is your baby." Maybe you...
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 is a wonderful mom who puts her heart into everything she does. As the devoted assistant manager of a local thrift store, she...
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 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,...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
When Hayleigh (pictured left below) joined Upward Bound in high school, she thought it was "just another program" her mom wanted her to join....
Katlyn recently wrote a powerful letter to thank our staff for their support after she gave birth to her son. They not only helped...
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...
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...
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...
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 likes working with his hands, but after a work injury put him out of commission for two years, he knew it was going...
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's achieved a lot in a short time. When her second child was born, she needed reliable support. Wisconsin Works was just the ticket....
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...
"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...
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 is one of those people who can see the silver lining in just about every cloud. When her days were darkened by the...
To get through her nursing program, Laci learned how to do her homework with babies snuggling on her lap. With a baby, a toddler,...
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...
Tyler made an instant connection with Bob and Marley when he started volunteering at the Grant County Humane Society. The brothers were untrained rescued...
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...
With three young boys to love, Danima had no time to lose. She came to FSC to jump out of unemployment and get her...
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...
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 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 lights up the room with her enthusiasm," says Meghan, a counselor with the FSET program. Even though Pawahna has been a U.S. citizen...
"It means a lot to me to have a good job with a great company!" exclaims Jacole. After a back injury left her out...
Imagine studying for your finals with one youngster at home and another on the way. That would be enough to make anyone gulp, but...
"Only you can hold you back," says DeShawn. He just graduated from the TrANS construction program, and with hard work and teachers who believe...
Two things stand out about Merissa – she’s a professional multitasker and her organization skills would impress anyone. She worked for four years in...
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 came to TrANS last year with one goal in mind: to be the best. Today, she's such a great flagger that drivers actually...
"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...
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...
"I have met some really good people through this journey," says Angela. When she moved back to her home state of Wisconsin with her...
"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...
"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 met Craig, an FSET Account Representative, while he was visiting the Job Center this January. Evan knew there were opportunities waiting - even...
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...
Solid relationships are vital to Graciela. When she came to Wisconsin Works, she wanted to trust the advocates around her, but they needed...
Leonita moved to Wisconsin to be closer to her family. What she found at Forward Service Corporation was a group that welcomed and treated...
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...
Building a strong family was all the motivation Amber needed to join Wisconsin Works. She never lets anything keep her down, even getting the...
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...
Kim is in the business of smiles - and thanks to a successful job search with Wisconsin Works and FSET, she's back to sharing...
This winter, Ron was a guest speaker with our Northeast TrANS class. His story of redemption is one for the ages. Ron went from...
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...
With five children at home, Tranace is a pro at management. Even so, when she decided to switch careers, she needed some help juggling...
When complications left Gabrielle unable to work during pregnancy, Wisconsin Works became a lifeline of support. Gabrielle spent the next few years at home to...
Three brave women, three wonderful successes! Hamdi, Safi, and Zhara met through a training course in Wisconsin Works. Each brought their family to safety...
With a young child at home and a baby girl on the way, Samantha knew her future was going to take a lot of...
When Sergio interviews for work, he’s the picture of confidence. He knows how to dress, how to act, and what to say - but...
She might be too humble to admit it, but Britney has a lot to be proud of today. We just heard that after two...
