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
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
Chrisana was looking for support on her employment journey when she came into our Fond du Lac office. She was on FoodShare, which made her immediately eligible for the FoodShare Employment and Training (FSET) program, which her case worker, Angel, enrolled her in right away. Recently, Chrisana’s car had broken down, which made job searching … See details
Every once in a while, someone comes in knowing exactly what they want to do, but they need help to get there. Edward was such a case. He had a dream of becoming a minister, but as a father, he needed full-time employment to support his family while he studied. Since Edward had FoodShare, he … 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
Sometimes things happen fast. After spending time in incarceration, Tommy was released and was immediately enrolled in FoodShare and the FoodShare Employment and Training (FSET) program, it’s employment service counterpart. Like many people released, he was in transitional living when he first met with his FSET Case Manager, Melissa Wing in our Waushara office. He … See details
The FoodShare Employment and Training (FSET) program is designed to help with employment and supportive services. Sometimes that means immediate assistance, like transportation or clothing vouchers. Other times, it can mean job search assistance and job preparation. But it can also mean education. Amanda arrived in our Dane County office with one clear goal: get … See details
Thousands of people have been displaced since Russia began invading Ukraine on February 24, 2022. Among them were Olena and her children. Separated from her husband, Olena found refuge in Wisconsin. With courage and resourcefulness, this mother has started rebuilding the pieces she left behind. Olena had the support of a sponsor, but little else … See details
