Tsion is a bright young lady who’s on her way to a great future. When our FoodShare Employment and Training (FSET) team first met Tsion, she had hit a rough patch. But today she has the foundation to make her dreams come true. Being unemployed is enough to shake anyone’s confidence, but homelessness complicated matters … See details
“FSET gave me a second chance at being a productive member in society by being self sufficient.” John arrived in our Fond du Lac office looking for employment and financial stability. He was encountering issues with transportation that was interrupting his ability to travel to interviews and jobs. Yet, he knew that he wanted to … See details
Venashia loves helping to care for others, but working full-time and being a full-time mom of four young kiddos can be a lot to handle by yourself. Venashia knew she and her family deserved better. Having help from FoodShare, Badgercare and WI Shares in the past, she knew she could find the resources to fix her … See details
When we start working on our own personal development, we can outgrow certain aspects of our lives. This was the dilemma Kristin was facing as she recently re-approached our office doors. Nevertheless, she had experienced the great things our FoodShare Employment Training (FSET) program could do and walked through our doors confident that she could … See details
Job searching can be tough in today’s job market. It can be even tougher for parents, especially single parents, when finding childcare is also on the list of the priorities. This is the situation Kira found herself in just a few short months ago. Kira and her son were staying with family while she was … See details
Many reasons can lead to a disruption in full-time employment, and sometimes that can come in the form of a rare health condition. This was the case for Nicole, who, with her three children, was staying in her parents’ home while she took stock of her current capabilities. Taking one temporary job after another made … See details
Matie was a successful construction and logistics business owner for over 10 years in his home country. He had assisted the US marines in his previous work. Unfortunately, due to the political situation overseas, his home was no longer safe for his family. Matie and his family were forced to pack up and leave behind … See details
Sarah met Tammy on her first day here at FSC. As a new Food Share Employment & Training (FSET) Case Manager, Sarah was observing her first session. Although Tammy had been living in a tent for most of the summer, she was brimming with positivity during the meeting. As Sarah came to learn, that was … See details
