Impact Stories

BSL’s Path To Education

Success Story

Overcoming legal challenges and educational hurdles, BSL graduated online with help from a mentor. Her dedication led to the expungement of her charges and a fresh start with a housing voucher.

Bridging Gaps: A Journey Of Reconnection And Growth

Success Story

A teen girl’s struggle with school attendance and family conflict transforms into a tale of triumph at Kauffman House.

Don’s Mental Health Journey

Success Story

Don went from battling severe mental health issues and homelessness to achieving stability and a ‘10’ in life satisfaction.

John Smith's Story

Success Story

With the support of the program and a housing stability plan that John created and followed, he was able to learn needed skills to reach his self-defined goals.

Matt And Grace's Story

Success Story

Matt and Grace, once living in their car and expecting a child, found refuge and a fresh start through Project YELLOW Door, securing a home and building a stable, thriving family.

Rick's Road To Overcoming Addiction And Mental Health Challenges

Success Story

Rick transformed his life from the depths of mental illness and addiction to better health and stability.

Matt was married for several years and had three children. He worked at Laminated Products and West Vaco for over 12 years, and then the bottom dropped out...

Matt S's Story

Success Story

Matt wearing a white shirt.

Gina's Story

Employee Story

Gina sitting at work wearing a grey and blue shirt.

Gina started out at Kenosha Human Development Services (KHDS) working part time typing crisis cases and entering data for the Community Intervention Center...

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