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From starting over to standing strong: Melissa’s story

June 17, 2025

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Married at 21, for nearly two decades, Melissa’s life centered around her role as a homemaker. After her divorce in 2013, Melissa needed to support herself but had limited job…

Never losing hope: Lorah’s story

March 25, 2025

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Lorah Macharia moved to the United States from Kenya in July 2023. “You cannot imagine what it’s like to uproot your life, packing everything into two suitcases. I didn’t have…

A spark in her job search: Michelle’s story

January 23, 2025

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“In 2020, I lost my job of 19 years due to downsizing. In the midst of the pandemic, I decided to work part-time while also caring for my parents out…

The support she needed: Victoria’s story

December 12, 2024

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Victoria found a successful career after graduating from the University of Pittsburgh in 2002. When she had her second child, she decided to step back from full-time work and move…

Starting a new path: Charis’s story

December 6, 2024

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After recovering from Covid, Charis faced health complications that led to her needing to leave her job of 18 years as a math teacher. As a single mom, she began…

Finding herself again: Dija’s story

October 24, 2024

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When Dija, her husband and their two children moved to the United States from Morocco, Dija was forced to give up a career she loved. As they settled into their…

The Dream Job: Shana’s Story

October 17, 2024

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As a single parent, Shana was struggling with her work-life balance. She was feeling burned out and stressed. She attended PA Women Work’s New Choices program where she learned critical…

Coming full circle: Vanessa’s story

October 15, 2024

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After Vanessa’s husband passed away in 2012, she needed to support herself and her four daughters. She put herself through college, earning a B.A in Government Affairs, while working full-time…

Finding his way in America: Celestin’s story

September 23, 2024

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After 20 years living as refugees in Uganda, Celestin Lukalo and his family were notified they would be moving to the United States.“When we found out we were going to…

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From starting over to standing strong: Melissa’s story

Never losing hope: Lorah’s story

A spark in her job search: Michelle’s story

The support she needed: Victoria’s story

Starting a new path: Charis’s story

Finding herself again: Dija’s story

The Dream Job: Shana’s Story

Coming full circle: Vanessa’s story

Finding his way in America: Celestin’s story

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