It’s one thing to believe in your dreams, but it’s another to make it come true. Jeanette was young single mother with a big dream. She had all the determination in the world and just needed a little direction to get on her way. A Focused Vision For a long time, Jeanette dreamed of owning … See details
“No matter how bleak or menacing a situation may appear, it does not entirely own us. It can’t take away our freedom to respond, our power to take action.” This is a story about a courageous and resilient father, who refused to let his past mistakes define him and never stopped working towards his dream … See details
Life has an interesting way of showing us when it’s time for a change, whether we’re ready or not. Normalcy can be changed in an instant, and with it, perspective and priorities will follow suit. This is a story about a strong woman, who pushes through painful obstacles and finds the hope that leads her … See details
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
Mary Jo was a stay-at-home Mom for 15 years. She decided that it was time for a change of scenery and found a job outside of home. Right when she was settling into her new way of life, the COVID-19 pandemic hit, and she was out of a job. She quickly realized she was going … See details
That sweet baby girl means everything to Carrie, who joined Wisconsin Works shortly after her daughter was born. Today, Carrie knows her baby is at a loving daycare while she reboots her career and starts saving for their family home. However, she came to us to help her family when the pandemic threatened everything she’d … See details
The motivation to change your life can come from many places. Perhaps it’s circumstance or self-fulfillment. Often, it’s the commitment we make to ourselves and others. Wherever we draw strength from, it requires the internal drive of a person to transform their own life. This is a story about Zahira, a woman whose “strength and … See details
Amanda graduated from college a year into the pandemic. With the ongoing stresses of political and social unrest, it seemed like a good time to have a double major in psychology and social work. But there was one big problem: childcare was practically non-existent. Suddenly, a flexible schedule mattered more than ever. Amanda knew exactly … See details
