When you enroll in our programs and services, you are matched with a specialized CARE Network that helps connect you to resources and opportunities in the community. Shaun is one of our participants that really utilized this aspect to make his dreams come true. Shaun’s story started in California when he experienced a unique community … See details
When you become a mother, your whole life shifts, and your priorities can change in an instant. Motherhood can sometimes feel like a miraculous feat and can be even more challenging when you struggle to find steady income to support yourself. Stephanie was a single mom with a beautiful newborn. Quickly settling into motherhood, she … See details
Jeremy came to us seeking stable employment, but a legal past was making it challenging to move forward. Finding himself in a loop, he decided to take the first step in a different direction and see what employment resources he might be able to use to make progress. When he met with his case manager, … See details
Stephanie was recently released from incarceration and just starting to get reacclimated to normal life again. As a single mother needing to support a family of five, she became desperate to take any kind of work she was offered. She applied to hundreds of entry-level job positions but only heard back from a handful of … See details
This is the continuing story of Maria, a very creative participant in the FoodShare Employment and Training (FSET) program. Previously, Maria had approached us for job assistance while she worked hard to get her own business off the ground while pursuing her dreams of being a poet and artist. “I was working with Chasong in … See details
“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 priorities changing as she stepped up to new challenges. But that also meant asking for help a second time. Support when you need it Sara had previously enrolled in the … See details
Moving to a new area is difficult, especially if you need to find immediate employment. The disruption can create a cascade of problems. However, this story shows that a little foresight and a dash of determination can cause a ripple effect of positivity. New Home, New Career Possibilities Recently, Connor moved to Dane County to … See details
Working and being a mother, Bianca was busy and doing enough to get by, but she soon realized that she and her children deserved more. She knew more schooling and training would get her the career that would support her family and create a foundation to achieve her dreams. She reached out to Forward Service … See details
