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Getting back to Work: Paula’s Story

September 22, 2023

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Getting back in the workforce after taking care of her mother for several years, Paula struggled to find work that met her financial needs and offered benefits. She was grateful…

Making a Career Change: Frances’ Story

June 14, 2023

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After working as a buyer and manager in retail for nearly a decade, Frances O’Brien felt stuck. At a crossroads, she left her job to pursue a new path. She…

A Happy, Working Mom: Francesca’s Story

March 27, 2023

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Francesca was new to the United States. She and her husband moved to Pittsburgh from Italy for her husband’s career. Francesca put her professional life on hold while they started…

Following her Passions – Saumu’s Story

October 31, 2022

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Saumu is originally from Kenya. A mom of three, she always wanted to work to help support her family. After training to become a doula, Saumu struggled to find employment…

Making the Right Connections – Nithya’s Story

October 31, 2022

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When Nithya moved to the United States more than a decade ago, she put her career on pause to support her family. In 2019, she decided to begin her job…

Moving Forward – Christina’s Story

October 31, 2022

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Christina battled a series of challenges as a young mom. Thanks to caring supporters along the way, she decided to take her life back and built a stable future for…

Once a Client, Now a Monthly Donor – Jane’s Story

September 29, 2022

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With a medical degree from Russia, Jane Updyke moved to the United States unsure of where to begin her job search. She was spending hours just trying to find places…

Rising up to Support her Family – Sara’s Story

July 28, 2022

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After working in manufacturing for three years without a salary increase, Sara Ndayisaba, a foreign-born citizen and mom of four children, knew she needed a change. “I didn’t know where…

Practice Makes Perfect – Diana’s Story

March 31, 2022

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At age 57, Diana Monaco’s quality assurance position of nearly a decade was eliminated during the Covid-19 pandemic. It was her plan to stay there until retirement, so she felt…

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Getting back to Work: Paula’s Story

Making a Career Change: Frances’ Story

A Happy, Working Mom: Francesca’s Story

Following her Passions – Saumu’s Story

Making the Right Connections – Nithya’s Story

Moving Forward – Christina’s Story

Once a Client, Now a Monthly Donor – Jane’s Story

Rising up to Support her Family – Sara’s Story

Practice Makes Perfect – Diana’s Story

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