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Holly McCoy, Executive Director at Literacy Services of Wisconsin

Financial Stability: Literacy Services of Wisconsin

In downtown Waukesha, Literacy Services of Wisconsin provides reading and numeracy for adults in our community who may be struggling with low-literacy.

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Chris Allen, Diverse & Resilent President and CEO

Health: Diverse & Resilient

Chris Allen, President and CEO of Diverse and Resilient, was once supported by the organization when he was a youth in the LBGTQ+ community.

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Sherlean is a Graduation Plus student.

Education: Sherlean and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee

Sherlean wanted to go to college and when Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee gave her the option to go without student loans, she jumped at the chance.

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Pathfinders employee

Financial Stability: Pathfinders

Pathfinders, a United Way funded organization, has a deep commitment to address the unmet housing needs that currently exist for hundreds of young people.

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Kathy at Parents Place, Inc.

Education: Parents Place, Inc.

Parents Place in Waukesha recognizes the needs of families and provides support to them through some of the most challenging times.

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FlexRide van.

Reducing Barriers to Employment & Advancement: FlexRide Milwaukee

FlexRide Milwaukee, operated by MobiliSE, is an on-demand program that helps individuals who are facing transportation insecurity commute to and from work.

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Susie and Joaquin

Education: St. Joseph Academy

When Joaquin walks through the doors of St. Joseph Academy, both he and his mom, Susie, know that they have stability.

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Waukesha South High School student

Empowering Minds: Waukesha South High School

Empowering Minds is a unique health initiative reaching youth where they spend most of their day: school.

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Maddie is a counselor at Ozaukee Family Services.

Health: Ozaukee Family Services

Anyone can benefit from the counseling at Ozaukee Family Services, from children experiencing a life change to seniors in need of assistance.

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Chandra and Legal Aid Society

Safe & Stable Homes: Chandra

With help from the Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee, Chandra's worries about a pending eviction and housing insecurity for her and her son were eased.

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Jasmyne Bass at FRIENDS, Inc.

Safe & Stable Homes: FRIENDS, Inc.

The transitional living program at FRIENDS, Inc. in Washington County helps survivors of domestic abuse move from emergency shelter to becoming self-sufficient.

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Education: Clare

A lifelong Girl Scout, Clare built the confidence she needed to pursue her dreams through United Way-funded programs.

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Education: Gabe

Gabe struggled with behavior issues but got the help he needed through two United Way funded partners.

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Education: JB & Diego

At YMCA Day Camp, supported by United Way, Diego proudly supports JB as he becomes a role model for others.

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Education: Madeline & Susie

Through United Way partner Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ozaukee County, Little Sister Madeline has a fun and supportive mentor in her "Big," Susie.

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Financial Stability: Beth & Scott

After Beth and Scott lost their Waukesha home, United Way partner American Red Cross helped them get back on their feet.

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Health: Aaron

Aaron has his dream job working in healthcare and gets the support he needs to succeed from United Way-funded Portal, Inc.

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Health: Nina

After suffering with domestic violence for years, Nina and her children found support and healing at United Way partner The Women’s Center.

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Health: Nurse Rosa

Nurse Rosa offers compassionate, culturally sensitive care to every patient she sees at Waukesha Free Clinic, a United Way program partner.

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Health: Santana

Santana, a mom of four, loves to brings the whole family to Community Smiles Dental, a United Way program partner.

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A picture of seria, a young woman in a wheelchair smiling.

Health: Seria

Seria is passionate about building community for people with disabilities with support from United Way partner Independence First.

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Reducing Barriers to Employment: Henry

With support from JobsWork MKE, a United Way partner, Henry found a job he enjoys and is well on his way to reaching his goals.

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Safe & Stable Homes: Sasha

After losing her fiancé suddenly, United Way partner Family Promise of Waukesha County helped Sasha’s and her family stay in their home.

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Community Schools: Nora

As a community school coordinator supported by United Way, Nora forges partnerships to ensure success for students.

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Education: Bertha

With help from YWCA, Bertha achieved her high school equivalency and found purpose in a job she loves.

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man standing near truck

Reducing Barriers to Employment & Advancement: Leon

Employ Milwaukee helped Leon navigate his options for becoming a truck driver; now, he’s planning for a successful future.

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Health: Tasha

With the support of United Way funded partner Meta House, Tasha is celebrating four years sober and living a life she loves.

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Safe & Stable Homes: Mercedez

Mercedez was living in a dangerous home that her landlord wouldn’t fix. A United Way partner helped her find safe housing.

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Health & Wellness: Megan

Meghan loved her friends at the JCC and was able to stay connected virtually when she moved away.

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Education: Daisy

Daisy loved participating in Milwaukee Christian Center programming as a young teen.

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Education: Matt

Curative Care helped Matt transition into adulthood, find a job he loves, and explore his passion for giving back.

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Health: Judy

Born with vision impairment, Judy struggled until Vision Forward got her the support she needed.

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Parent Support: Nafahat

New mom Nafahat felt overwhelmed until she got support from this United Way partner.

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Education: Fardowso

PEARLS for Teen Girls supports young women like Fardowso as they explore careers and build their identities.

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Education: Iris

With support from a United Way partner, Iris achieved a lifelong dream.

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Education: Chao

Chao achieved his dream of going to college with help from a United Way partner.

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Helping Kids Succeed: Mr. Massis

Second grade teacher Mr. Massis sees the value of United Way-funded programs for his students.

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Reducing Barriers to Employment: Margaret

Margaret overcame employment barriers and found a job she loves thanks to United Way partner programs.

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