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...
Congratulations, Renee! She’s recently secured a clerical position with the State of Michigan. 😊 Before we met her, Renee had been working as an administrative...
The growing wave of anti-Asian violence and harassment is a sober reminder of the sad truth that racism continues its ugly presence in American...
“I never thought my life would turn out this way, but I’m sure glad it did,” says Tracie. Last year, she was homeless, jobless,...
For Sheri, Wisconsin Works is about much more than employment. Through her participation in W-2, she was able to bring her family out of homelessness and...
It is our hope you and your loved ones are staying safe and strong during these critical times. Although the COVID-19 pandemic is posing...
A man was walking in the woods when he fell into a deep, dark hole. He shouted until a friend came by. Instead of...
Bethany is a survivor who escaped an abusive relationship, and in doing so, was forced to quit her job. She began business classes and...
When Gregory enrolled in TrANS, he soon found himself juggling classes, homework, and his second shift job—it was hard for him to even find...
For Necole, family is one of the most precious things in the world. Her mother has been her key ally throughout life, and she...
“I swear this girl was not letting anything stop her,” says Christa, a case manager with Wisconsin Works. She’s talking about Anyelika, the amazing...
“I came to TrANS with nothing but hope and ambition,” says Precious, “and I’ve been soaring ever since.” The moment she started her career...
Tyson's upbeat personality and drive to learn were a beacon of hope to his classmates throughout the TrANS program. Now that he's graduated, Tyson's...
Putting together a sentence has always been tricky for Odessa, so when she got the keys to her new apartment, she sent us a...
Rhonda is a wonderful mom who puts her heart into everything she does. As the devoted assistant manager of a local thrift store, she...
Because Jena's positive vibes are pretty much contagious, we thought we'd share her great news to make your day, too! She just accepted a...
"I have met some really good people through this journey," says Angela. When she moved back to her home state of Wisconsin with her...
It was late one night after a long day’s work at the cleaning service. Five months pregnant, Ajuana was doing all she could to...
A few years ago, Daniel wasn't sure if he would ever be able to work again. A serious car accident left him clinging to...
Three brave women, three wonderful successes! Hamdi, Safi, and Zhara met through a training course in Wisconsin Works. Each brought their family to safety...
The results are in! Last year, almost 3,000 people found jobs through FSET alone. Other programs fulfilled their missions by helping customers enroll in...
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...
Jody's story is one that any job-seeker can relate to. With a newborn and a teenager to care for, she was scrambling to find...
Jenni loved being a server, but when she fell sick, her doctor said she'd need to find a new career. Thankfully, she knew exactly where to...
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 has always believed her job is to inspire hope in others. When medical issues forced Gretchen to leave her job at the WI Department...