Amanda wants to share her story with all the young women out there who need a little bit of encouragement today. That’s because today, we’re congratulating Amanda on several life-changing accomplishments. She’s been on what she calls a “surreal” success journey since approaching our team in Fond du Lac. From having her second child to … See details
The road to employment isn’t always a straight one. When Drew entered our Fond du Lac office, he was new to the area, unemployed, and homeless. There were immediate needs that needed to be addressed before he could really begin his job search. Since he was on FoodShare, he was eligible for the FoodShare Employment … See details
Something new: In Rock County, our offices are in the same building as our partner Community Action. This creates a more effective way of delivering resources to clients by establishing a “one-stop-shop” for services and resources. Why it matters: When we can put clients in touch with warm hand offs to partners, they are more … See details
Sometimes our clients are ready to start on their dreams the moment they enter our doors. More often, they have immediate needs and cannot focus on anything else until those things are handled. That was the case with Vyonna, a single mother who had just moved to Wisconsin from Tennessee, filled with hope and a … See details
“No matter how bleak or menacing a situation may appear, it does not entirely own us. It can’t take away our freedom to respond, our power to take action.” This is a story about a courageous and resilient father, who refused to let his past mistakes define him and never stopped working towards his dream … 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
