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Lukas in front of a Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin van

Reducing Barriers to Employment & Advancement: Lukas & Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin

The Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin (DSAW) provides personalized career discovery, skill-building, and job coaching, so individuals like Lukas gain real opportunities to thrive in the workforce.

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Ruben Gaona of My Way Out

Reducing Barriers to Employment & Advancement: My Way Out

Through My Way Out's "Build a Path to Success" workshop, justice-impacted individuals gain skills, confidence, and support for life after incarceration.

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Terrance at JobsWork MKE

Reducing Barriers to Employment & Advancement: Terrance & JobsWork MKE

JobsWork MKE recognizes that barriers to employment go beyond resumes, and emphasize the importance of helping participants, like Terrance, rediscover their potential.

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Zachery in front of a FlexRide van

Reducing Barriers to Employment & Advancement: Zachery & FlexRide Milwaukee

FlexRide Milwaukee is an innovative micro transit service. Drivers like Zachery provide flexible, on-demand rides for job seekers and workers, helping them get to and from work reliably and affordably.

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The Cathedral Center

Safe & Stable Homes: Elise & The Cathedral Center

Before she found The Cathedral Center, Elise and her children had very few possessions, a dwindling savings, but a lot of hope.

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FRIENDS, Inc.

Safe & Stable Homes: Luisa & FRIENDS, Inc.

With help from FRIENDS, Inc. and United Way, Luisa broke the cycle of abuse and built a better future for her family.

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Daisy at Pius XI Catholic High School

Teen Mental Wellness Empowering Minds: Daisy & Pius XI Catholic High School

Daisy, a senior at Pius XI, went from needing help to helping others. Through United Way’s Teen Mental Wellness: Empowering Minds initiative, students are helping lead the way in mental health support at their schools.

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Lyrique at Dr. Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy

Teen Mental Wellness Empowering Minds: Lyrique & Dr. Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy

After a difficult childhood, Lyrique, a student at Dr. Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy, discovered a supportive community and new purpose through the school's accessible mental health support system.

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Ginger Lazovik and her daughter at home

Teen Mental Wellness Empowering Minds: Women United

United Way's Teen Mental Wellness: Empowering Minds helps students and parents by bringing mental health resources into high schools. Women United has stepped up to support the initiative, and encourages the community to come together.

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