How to turn a refuge into a home
This February, we met 24 brave Afghan refugees. They were granted refuge in Wisconsin, but their situation was still difficult. Some of them had...
This February, we met 24 brave Afghan refugees. They were granted refuge in Wisconsin, but their situation was still difficult. Some of them had...
“I am very motivated to go to school and do something that I feel is worthwhile with my life,” says Lizzie. Even when she...
Jamie was new to the Green Bay area and was looking for a job she would enjoy. She had a lot of experience in...
Corisa looked around. Her instructor had just asked the class to break into groups. She found a small group and started talking. That’s when...
"The support I've received from my FSET and W-2 workers...
"I am doing things that most women wouldn't believe they could do," says Heather, a recent graduate of the TrANS program. Heather joined Wisconsin...
LaToya is a soft-spoken, caring mother who always puts her family first. When she enrolled in Wisconsin Works, she was just about ready to...
If your family needs help, you want it as soon as possible. The new Wisconsin Works Eligibility Call Center (W2ECC) is designed to do...
When Lara got a notice in the mail stating that she needed to start FSET to keep her Food Stamps, she did not know what...
Daniel is certainly no stranger to hard work. When he first came into FSET, he quickly got a job laboring at a local farm....
Only a few months ago, Anthony was just getting used to the idea of reconnecting with his children, after his release from prison. He...
While out making deliveries, Kayla's nightmare came true as her car suddenly sputtered to a stop. Rolling to the nearest mechanic, they told her...
Roberta made an important discovery when she joined FSET and Wisconsin Works: she found the power to unleash her potential. Within just three weeks,...
Lonnie was close to a touchdown, but he fumbled the ball at the last second. At least, that's how he felt after getting multiple...
William knew he'd be a great addition for an employer, if he could just get a chance. He got this chance through FSET, and he's now making the...
Dominique made smart moves this year. The first one was hard: leaving everything behind to begin a better life. The second one made it...
Stacy has brought her family to new life with the help of Wisconsin Works, and she wants you to know how! Call 920-292-1330 to...
Sue never dreamed that working in a nursing home would be the perfect fit. After starting a Work Experience through Wisconsin Works, she discovered...
As Lawanda will tell you, Wisconsin Works helps build strong families. From living with her family in the back of a truck a year...
Family has always been Allyssa’s top priority. Studying full-time, maintaining the household, or financial concerns would wait until the children were asleep. She knew...
Sierra wanted to make the best life possible for her newborn girl when she joined Wisconsin Works. Determined to get back to school and...
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...
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....
Bobbie’s passion for helping others has kept her going through the obstacle course of life these past few years. She became a skilled juggler...
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,...
Darcy’s story is one of strength rewarded and a hopeful life renewed. Before enrolling in Wisconsin Works, she was working to support herself and...
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...
It takes strong roots for a plant to grow, but every gardener will tell you that sometimes it takes a little help to get...
When you start from scratch it is like being born again. I brought my discipline and experiences from Cuba, but starting new, starting fresh...
It might seem like the job you’re searching for is hiding around the corner, but the only way to find it is to keep...
There are options for people in every circumstance, and knowing what they are can make all the difference. A single mom, Kami’s job barely...
Imagine life without soap, taking a shower without shampoo, or trying to care for an infant without diapers. Or, imagine sleeping on a floor...