“It’s an amazing feeling to be so impacted by others,” Bart says. “I have sober clean friends. All around I am a different person. I am kind, generous, loving, understanding. I feel like I’m the man I was meant to be.” Today, Bart speaks with confidence, gratitude, and pride about the life he has built. … See details
After spending two years incarcerated, Arlow faced the daunting challenge of starting over. Before his sentence, he lived a stable life—working full time, renting a home, and owning a vehicle. But upon his release, he had lost everything. He was homeless, disconnected from family, and burdened with self-doubt and fear of failure. Support Begins Behind … See details
After spending 18 months incarcerated, Daniel made a decision: this would be the last time. He was ready to move forward, leave his past behind, and create a life he could be proud of. And he meant it. A Different Mindset This Time When Daniel enrolled in the Pathways Home program, while still incarcerated, he … See details
Reentering the community after incarceration can be overwhelming. For Christopher, the transition came with real concerns about support, opportunity, and whether his past would limit his future. Through Wisconsin Pathways Home, Christopher found the assistance he needed to begin rebuilding his life with purpose and confidence. Facing Reentry with Uncertainty When Christopher was released from … See details
When Ashley first walked into the FSET office, she carried a familiar mix of fear and hope—feelings that had shaped her transition from incarceration back into the community. Even before her release, she had been preparing for change by meeting regularly with her parole officer and engaging in pathway programming. These early steps signaled her … See details
Reginald is a reserved, humble person who works hard and tries his best. While incarcerated, he felt hopeless and unmotivated, uncertain what his release would look like. He wasn’t sure how to begin looking for work or how to reenter the community. When a social worker offered him a referral to the Wisconsin Pathways Home … See details
Billy Jack first encountered Pathways Home while navigating a challenging chapter of life: incarceration in the Wisconsin prison system. “I had a plan for release but was unsure and scared of how to make it happen,” they shared. Like many returning citizens, their immediate concerns centered on finding work, transportation, and the support needed to … See details
Jaclyn is living proof that hope, determination, and the right support system can change the course of a life. A naturally positive and motivated person, she has faced challenges most people can only imagine—but she has turned those challenges into stepping stones toward a brighter future. Before coming to Pathways Home, a program operated by … See details
