These inspirational stories are all from the dedicated parents, students, and graduates we have the privilege to help each day.
When Sandy approached us, she was struggling financially, mentally, and physically. She was seeing a counselor weekly and under a lot of stress and pressure with bills and payments, which is how she found FSET. Working with her case managers, Rachel and Angie, she stated that she needed help with rent and transportation assistance as … See details
Many reasons can lead to a disruption in full-time employment, and sometimes that can come in the form of a rare health condition. This was the case for Nicole, who, with her three children, was staying in her parents’ home while she took stock of her current capabilities. Taking one temporary job after another made … See details
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 one had before incarceration. Austin found himself at our door only two days after being released, and was determined to get back everything he had lost. He met with Craig Coleman, … See details
Financial struggles can bring the weight of the world down on a parent. Audrey knows about that firsthand. Nonetheless, she still advises to “Just keep your head up. I know things can get really bad, and you think that things won’t change,” Audrey says. “Just remember to take it one day at a time.” Audrey … See details
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 here to help. Harlan was recently released and was left to start over without a job, a place to live, or a way of getting around. He had heard from his … See details
Klara has the kind of grit that helps her laugh when others might cry. Today, however, her smile springs to her lips from a joyful heart. It’s the kind of smile you can hear over the phone while she’s answering calls at her new job. It’s a confident smile, knowing that her children are safe, … See details
Matie was a successful construction and logistics business owner for over 10 years in his home country. He had assisted the US marines in his previous work. Unfortunately, due to the political situation overseas, his home was no longer safe for his family. Matie and his family were forced to pack up and leave behind … See details
When Emily asked Bret if she could write a story about his most recent success, he laughed, asking “Am I a success?” But we think you’ll agree that Bret has what it takes to make his dreams come true. Bret enrolled into the FoodShare Employment and Training (FSET) program, a third party program funded in … See details
