When Brooke first entered the Wisconsin Works (W-2) program, she was carrying the weight of uncertainty while doing everything she could to care for her young son. Like many parents trying to balance survival with hope for the future, she knew she needed something to change. She just wasn’t sure where to begin. “I would … See details
When Elizabeth first walked through our doors last September, she wasn’t looking for excuses. She was looking for a way forward. Referred by Golden House, Elizabeth enrolled in our Wisconsin Works (W-2) program facing overwhelming barriers. She was homeless. She had no transportation, no childcare, and no stable housing. But she did have something powerful: … See details
Becoming a single mother of five boys in May 2025 changed everything for Shannen. Overnight, she found herself balancing full-time parenting with the urgent need to secure stable work, reliable child care, and refreshed job skills. Her journey with the Wisconsin Works (W-2) program reflects resilience, determination, and the power of support in moments of … See details
When Farrah walked through our doors once again, she carried the weight of uncertainty, fear, and the responsibility of providing for her family. As a previous Wisconsin Works (W-2) participant, she returned in a moment she described as being “in desperate need of help” with “nowhere else to go.” Unemployed, without reliable transportation, and living … See details
