How to turn a refuge into a home
June 10, 2022
This February, we met 24 brave Afghan refugees. They were granted refuge in Wisconsin, but their situation was still difficult. Some of them had...
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Lizzie’s Journey to Self-Reliance
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...
Jamie’s Success
October 4, 2021
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’s Firsthand Experience
December 30, 2019
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...
Heather’s Success
June 11, 2018
"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...
From Compassion to Career
October 30, 2017
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...
Faster Access for Parents in Need
September 1, 2017
If your family needs help, you want it as soon as possible. The new Wisconsin Works Eligibility Call Center (W2ECC) is designed to do...
Lara’s Worth It!
May 8, 2017
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...
The Harvest Is In
March 13, 2017
Daniel is certainly no stranger to hard work. When he first came into FSET, he quickly got a job laboring at a local farm....
Standing Tall
March 6, 2017
Only a few months ago, Anthony was just getting used to the idea of reconnecting with his children, after his release from prison. He...
Back on the Road
February 14, 2017
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...
The Power of Potential
November 7, 2016
Roberta made an important discovery when she joined FSET and Wisconsin Works: she found the power to unleash her potential. Within just three weeks,...
Touchdown!
October 31, 2016
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...
Back in the Game!
October 10, 2016
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...
Good Moves
September 12, 2016
Dominique made smart moves this year. The first one was hard: leaving everything behind to begin a better life. The second one made it...
Strong Family, New Life
September 6, 2016
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...
Strive for Success
August 29, 2016
Sue never dreamed that working in a nursing home would be the perfect fit. After starting a Work Experience through Wisconsin Works, she discovered...
A Great Future
July 18, 2016
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...
Working Together
July 15, 2016
Sierra wanted to make the best life possible for her newborn girl when she joined Wisconsin Works. Determined to get back to school and...
Career Change Success
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
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....
Bobbie’s Course of Action
July 12, 2016
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...
Coming Together in Fond du Lac
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,...
A Hopeful Life
June 20, 2016
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’s Hope
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...
Rooted in Success!
May 31, 2016
It takes strong roots for a plant to grow, but every gardener will tell you that sometimes it takes a little help to get...
Starting Over
May 23, 2016
When you start from scratch it is like being born again. I brought my discipline and experiences from Cuba, but starting new, starting fresh...
Stacey’s Secrets to Success
May 16, 2016
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...
Kami’s Story
April 18, 2016
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...
Help for the Homeless Hygiene Drive
April 8, 2016
Imagine life without soap, taking a shower without shampoo, or trying to care for an infant without diapers. Or, imagine sleeping on a floor...