Lizzie’s Journey to Self-Reliance by Jennifer Kutschenreuter Other April 12, 2022 “I am very motivated to go to school and do something that I feel is worthwhile with my life,” says Lizzie. Even when she...
Lacy Lights the Way by Jennifer Kutschenreuter FoodShare Employment and Training Stories, News, Success Stories, Wisconsin Works Stories February 14, 2022 Sometimes parents need a light to guide them through life’s storms. As an unemployed single mom, Lacy was not sure how to support her...
Lah’s Success by Landen C. FoodShare Employment and Training Stories, News, Road to Livelihood Stories, Success Stories November 1, 2021 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...
Donya’s Success by Jennifer Kutschenreuter News, Success Stories, Wisconsin Works Stories March 29, 2021 When health issues took Donya out of the workforce, she joined Wisconsin Works to support her family while applying for disability benefits – only...
Yadira’s Success by Jennifer Kutschenreuter News, Success Stories, Wisconsin Works Stories March 15, 2021 A little over a year ago, Yadira moved her four children from the southern U.S. to Wisconsin. She was hoping to find a home...
Amber Finds Her Way Out by Jennifer Kutschenreuter Other August 13, 2018 "The support I've received from my FSET and W-2 workers...
FSET for the Whole Family by Jennifer Kutschenreuter Other June 5, 2017 Deana’s story is all about how caring communities can make a difference in someone’s life. Looking for work was a top priority for Deana,...
Turning a Refuge into a Home by Jennifer Kutschenreuter Other December 12, 2016 Almost three years ago, Daphrose brought her family to safety from the war torn Congo. The U.S. offered freedom they never had before, but...
Badge of Honor by Jennifer Kutschenreuter Other July 25, 2016 For Richard, carrying a badge is a reminder of the mother he left college to care for and the children he went back to...
Upward Bound for the Summer! by Jennifer Kutschenreuter Other July 14, 2016 With science experiments during the day and improv at night, our Upward Bound East and Central students got an unforgettable taste of college life at St. Norbert...
Career Change Success by Jennifer Kutschenreuter Other July 14, 2016 Lisa is a young mother with big plans for her future. Capable and driven, she became her family’s breadwinner while still earning her high...
Energy Plus Kindness by Jennifer Kutschenreuter Other July 13, 2016 Fun-loving and full of energy, Casey values every person he meets. So his new, full-time job helping people with disabilities is a perfect fit....
Coming Together in Fond du Lac by Jennifer Kutschenreuter Other June 30, 2016 What would you call it when you throw an event and 2,500 people show up? We’d call it a great turnout! On June 25th,...
Gretchen’s Hope by Jennifer Kutschenreuter Other June 13, 2016 Gretchen has always believed her job is to inspire hope in others. When medical issues forced Gretchen to leave her job at the WI Department...