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
