Fresh Start’s 30th Annual Gala marks an incredible milestone in our history. As we recognize 30 years of impact through Gala, we celebrate the stories of the incredible women whose futures have been transformed because of the support of our community.
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Patricia
Fresh Start woman & Women in Finance program graduate
Associate Banker at BMO
“Before Fresh Start, I was in a dark place. Depressed, not hopeful. My life has changed a lot since coming to Fresh Start. It’s 100% support. My career has taken off, and I’m looking forward to moving to different phases of the banking industry.”
Jaylene
Fresh Start woman & Dream Builder program graduate
Owner/Team Lead at Clausen Real Estate
“Fresh Start was life-changing for me. They connected me with the resources I needed when I needed them the most and helped me become resilient. Now, I am who I was always meant to be. Without Fresh Start helping me find those steps to go forward, I would never have gotten to this point.”
Jennifer
Fresh Start woman & cable harness wiring program graduate
Technician at Honeywell
“Fresh Start helped me with resources while getting a divorce from my ex-husband, and my three boys kept me motivated to build a better life for us. Through their programs, I trained in cable harness wiring, worked on my resume, and was able to get a job at Honeywell to provide for my family. I’m thriving now.”
Laura
Fresh Start woman & semiconductor manufacturing program graduate
Chem & Gas Tech at Intel
“You know when they say, ‘it takes a village’? Fresh Start is my village. I came here as a broken woman. I was stuck in the food industry, living just to make ends meet and survive. After doing their programs, I feel empowered to take on the world. I’m always ready to problem solve, and I’m an advocate to help women like me. I can show my daughter what it means to be empowered.”
Annette
Fresh Start woman
Dental technician
“Fresh Start helped me build a new life, not only for myself but for the next generation, my children. They gave me tools and direction and taught me how to meet my goals.”
Lizethe
Fresh Start woman & welding program graduate
Welder at Magellan Aerospace
“Before Fresh Start, I was a little lost. Now, after Fresh Start, I have clear goals, things to look forward to, and more growth to come—the sky’s not the limit! As a woman welder, I’m breaking barriers of what’s possible for women. I can buy groceries and school supplies for my kids. I don’t have to worry about the roof over our heads. When I think about my legacy, I think about my kids being stable, emotionally and spiritually, and having that echo down the generations.”
Sylvia
Fresh Start woman
Vice President, Community Manager at JPMorganChase
“My life before Fresh Start was chaotic, complicated. I didn’t know where I was going or what to do. I was at my wits’ end, but I was determined to get my life back. Because of Fresh Start and what I learned from them, I’ve gotten my confidence back. I now have a job I love, my own home, my dream car—I have everything I’ve ever wanted. I’ve come back to Fresh Start to volunteer, and now, I’m helping women like me by teaching financial literacy classes.”
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