Christina Hears You
Christine knows the value of being heard. That’s why she was drawn to her career path in social work. “I am always willing to...
Christine knows the value of being heard. That’s why she was drawn to her career path in social work. “I am always willing to...
Like so many of our clients, Charles’ success story is one of tremendous courage as he sought real change in his life – for...
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...
Adriana wanted to be a professional – somebody knowledgeable, respectable, and helpful. The thing is, her only real experience was working in cleaning jobs....
As the single father of a four-year-old boy, Nick wants his son to have the same kind of security that he had growing up....
Kathleen started working in dental offices over 25 years ago. At the time, it didn’t require a diploma, so she left high school, started...
When health issues took Donya out of the workforce, she joined Wisconsin Works to support her family while applying for disability benefits – only...
Dawn was a busy mom who was moving up – she had a good job, and she was finishing her bachelor’s degree. Then suddenly,...
Amy is starting 2021 with renewed hopes, as she recently jump-started her life — and the car that was causing her so much trouble...
This time last year, Shannon never would have expected to see herself enjoying a job in manufacturing. She’d always been in health care, so...
When Amanda’s employer went under, she decided to turn unemployment into an opportunity to retool her career. She’d often hoped for an office position,...
One year ago, Jenna was wondering how to finish her nursing degree, when baby number four was due...
Congratulations to Amanda, who recently started her new job at Americollect! We know she's going to do great work, because we've seen her...
Please join us in congratulating Julia, a young mother who won't let anything stop her from giving her newborn the best start possible. This...
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...
“I grew up in a small town and always dreamed about becoming a nurse,” says MiKayla. For a while, it seemed like everything was...
A man was walking in the woods when he fell into a deep, dark hole. He shouted until a friend came by. Instead of...
Michael was a foreman before an injury put him out of work for over two years. He joined Wisconsin Works and FSET to find...
Bethany is a survivor who escaped an abusive relationship, and in doing so, was forced to quit her job. She began business classes and...
Today, we want to introduce you to a brave young woman named Tyiquite. Knowing that she wanted a better life for herself and her...
When you go to AutoZone, be sure to say hi to their new Sales Associate, Rashon! He’s the guy with the friendliest smile you’ll...
Everyone who's seen the giant tag on a hairdryer knows that if you drop it in water, you're going to get zapped. As a...
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...
One quick tumble changed everything for Melissa. Her doctor told her she couldn't go back to work for a while, and she wasn't entirely...
Suli enrolled in Wisconsin Works because she plans on welcoming her second child to a strong family. After a series of setbacks left her...
Kim is in the business of smiles - and thanks to a successful job search with Wisconsin Works and FSET, she's back to sharing...
When complications left Gabrielle unable to work during pregnancy, Wisconsin Works became a lifeline of support. Gabrielle spent the next few years at home 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...
With a young child at home and a baby girl on the way, Samantha knew her future was going to take a lot of...
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...
Moving from rural Wisconsin to the city of Oshkosh was a big change for Jamie, but she knew that's where her family could find...
Ashley has the kind of quiet energy that amazes. One day, she’s just starting to volunteer at the front office, and the next, she’s...
If your family needs help, you want it as soon as possible. The new Wisconsin Works Eligibility Call Center (W2ECC) is designed to do...
"Someday, I will be a manager," says TaCiana. A few months ago, she couldn't imagine saying those words. She was just hoping life might...
“I have a fight inside me like no other,” says Roseatta. Homeless and struggling to overcome a traumatic upbringing in foster care, she can...
When we first met Brett, he told us a story about grocery shopping with his young son. Walking down the aisle, his son asked...
After finding a job through Wisconsin Works last Fall, Shaquilla did not expect to need the program any further. Over the next six months,...
Roberta made an important discovery when she joined FSET and Wisconsin Works: she found the power to unleash her potential. Within just three weeks,...
"Enrolling in [Wisconsin Works] was the first step to our future," says Nadiesky, who fled to the United States a year ago with her...
As Lawanda will tell you, Wisconsin Works helps build strong families. From living with her family in the back of a truck a year...
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...
This year, Raeed has been discovering the things that make America great, especially the ability to create a new home for his family. When Raeed...
Every strong woman has a story about the weights she had to lift from her shoulders. This year, Wendy has lifted four of life's greatest...
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...
Reflecting on her journey, Lamyra said “I look at my kids and myself, and everything we’ve overcome: abuse, depression, and a lack of confidence....