These inspirational stories are all from the dedicated parents, students, and graduates we have the privilege to help each day.
Bob dreamed of finding a supportive, welcoming, and positive workplace that he could call home. Without a job or car, starting a job search was proving tricky. Thankfully, Bob’s job search team came to him when he stumbled upon a presentation in the Friendship Corner at NAMI in Fond du Lac. Bob discovered the wonderful … See details
Something new: In Rock County, our offices are in the same building as our partner Community Action. This creates a more effective way of delivering resources to clients by establishing a “one-stop-shop” for services and resources. Why it matters: When we can put clients in touch with warm hand offs to partners, they are more … See details
About five years ago, Justin was in a managerial position. It was the career path he’d always expected to retire on. “I had zero construction experience. I didn’t even own a hammer,” Justin tells us. The only way he could advance his current career, however, was to move. As a single father, that wasn’t an … See details
Sometimes our clients are ready to start on their dreams the moment they enter our doors. More often, they have immediate needs and cannot focus on anything else until those things are handled. That was the case with Vyonna, a single mother who had just moved to Wisconsin from Tennessee, filled with hope and a … See details
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 her best future, she saw a flexible job with a warm, understanding atmosphere. Her job was decent, but it wasn’t checking all the boxes. Since she had been with our FoodShare … See details
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 prepares students for life after high school. Each year, our JAG graduates begin tremendous futures, and this year is no exception. Meet two JAG scholars from Tomah High School, Senior Ryan … See details
Sarah met Tammy on her first day here at FSC. As a new Food Share Employment & Training (FSET) Case Manager, Sarah was observing her first session. Although Tammy had been living in a tent for most of the summer, she was brimming with positivity during the meeting. As Sarah came to learn, that was … See details
Natalie was looking for a new path and did not know which way to turn. Everywhere she looked seemed to lead toward a dead end: she needed employment, reliable transportation, and a new place to live. FoodShare Employment and Training (FSET) provides employment and training services to enrollees. These services look different for each participant depending … See details
