When Grady’s case manager, Marissa, told Grady that she wanted to share his success, he was shocked. “No one has ever called me a success before,” he responded. That’s about to change. Grady enrolled in the FoodShare Employment and Training (FSET) program last fall. He wasn’t sure how to get ahead when he didn’t have … See details
The motivation to change your life can come from many places. Perhaps it’s circumstance or self-fulfillment. Often, it’s the commitment we make to ourselves and others. Wherever we draw strength from, it requires the internal drive of a person to transform their own life. This is a story about Zahira, a woman whose “strength and … See details
A Quick Note Sometimes the people who go through our programs take the time to write in and let us know about their experience. We cherish these moments, because there is nothing as powerful as hearing about someone’s success in their own words. McKinley enrolled in the FoodShare Employment and Training (FSET) program with the … See details
No dream is too big or unachievable. Maria proves that you can achieve whatever you set your mind to if you’re willing to put in the work. She has set out to open her own bed and breakfast. Waking Up with a Dream Chasong, a caseworker with Forward Service Corporation, began working with Maria through … See details
“I got the job!” Terrell recently reported to us with pride in his voice. A few months before, Terrell was searching for a path toward full-time employment. He had been actively looking but encountered several setbacks that not only prevented stable employment, but also receiving unemployment benefits. Determined not to leave any path unexplored, he … See details
