Being a stranger in a new country can be scary, disorienting, and overwhelming. It takes inner strength to face the challenges that come with unfamiliar surroundings and an unfamiliar language. But there are opportunities for help. This is a story of a mother and daughter refugees who arrived in Winnebago County needing employment and transportation … See details
Join us in celebrating Irene’s success, as she enjoys new full-time employment in a position that offers her a complete benefits package! A few years ago, Irene arrived in the U.S. as a refugee, and in early 2021, she found a new home with family in Wisconsin. Being new to the area, she needed help … See details
Today we celebrate Lah, who has found his way to self-sufficiency through the Road to Livelihood program. In 2020, Lah and his family came to the U.S. as refugees. From the time they arrived, they felt welcomed by a supportive community. However, Lah’s job was far from his home, he was not yet familiar with … See details
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 as a Refugee in 2016 with their children. After 4 years apart, Kakola was thrilled to be reunited with his family. Once he was settled in, Kakola was ready to find … See details
Today we’re bringing you not one success story, but six! Domitra, Firote, Zawadi, Irankunda, Eshimonwe, and Bernadet all completed a special 15-hour housekeeping course in Oshkosh. These 6 women represented 4 different countries of origin and spoke 3 different languages. Their positive attitudes and teamwork carried them all the way as they helped each other … See details
