New start Success Stories
NEw Start Success sTories: IN Their Own Words
From Grant Recipients:
"Thank you! There would never be the ideal words ... This is a wonderful service
to individuals that are working hard on their goals.”
“ . . . you have literally saved our lives as we are on the brink of and in the midst of a crisis
too great for me alone. I can tell my son he doesn’t need to pack his room up and I can rest
and know that things will get better.”
"Thank you! There would never be the ideal words ... This is a wonderful service
to individuals that are working hard on their goals.”
“ . . . you have literally saved our lives as we are on the brink of and in the midst of a crisis
too great for me alone. I can tell my son he doesn’t need to pack his room up and I can rest
and know that things will get better.”
From Social Service Case Managers:
"Your generosity and willingness to help out means a great deal to us and even more to Helpmate's clients.
Sometimes there's nowhere else to turn for help and financial assistance. It's comforting to know you are there. Thanks."
- Helpmate Shelter Manager
"It is impossible to be self-sufficient without stable housing; Womansong New Start Grants have assisted
our customers with paying back balances to public housing which were preventing a family from being
eligible to rent and helped numerous homeless families to get into standard housing by paying security deposits
or first month rent, so that they were not living in a car or literally out in the cold."
- Community Action Staff Member
"Thank you so much for your contribution towards a car insurance payment for our client.
Having this car insurance paid enables her to transport her kids to school, and has allowed her to start a new job.
Perhaps most importantly it allows her a safe way to leave her house if she is attacked.
Thanks again for taking down another obstacle."
- Madison Helpmate Staff Member
"Your generosity and willingness to help out means a great deal to us and even more to Helpmate's clients.
Sometimes there's nowhere else to turn for help and financial assistance. It's comforting to know you are there. Thanks."
- Helpmate Shelter Manager
"It is impossible to be self-sufficient without stable housing; Womansong New Start Grants have assisted
our customers with paying back balances to public housing which were preventing a family from being
eligible to rent and helped numerous homeless families to get into standard housing by paying security deposits
or first month rent, so that they were not living in a car or literally out in the cold."
- Community Action Staff Member
"Thank you so much for your contribution towards a car insurance payment for our client.
Having this car insurance paid enables her to transport her kids to school, and has allowed her to start a new job.
Perhaps most importantly it allows her a safe way to leave her house if she is attacked.
Thanks again for taking down another obstacle."
- Madison Helpmate Staff Member
From Scholarship & GED Fund Recipients:
“Today, I walk a little taller. Today, I feel accomplished. Today, I graduated with my GED.
It gives me a sense of pride. Now, unlike before, I am able to explore the idea of college,
and I have the chance to be somebody . . . I would like to thank Womansong for funding the test
and making it all possible.”
“I want to thank you for not only supporting me but believing in me. I was fortunate to leave my job and
pursue my dream of graduating college, thanks to your generosity.”
“Today, I walk a little taller. Today, I feel accomplished. Today, I graduated with my GED.
It gives me a sense of pride. Now, unlike before, I am able to explore the idea of college,
and I have the chance to be somebody . . . I would like to thank Womansong for funding the test
and making it all possible.”
“I want to thank you for not only supporting me but believing in me. I was fortunate to leave my job and
pursue my dream of graduating college, thanks to your generosity.”