In 5 years, with 33 dedicated volunteers, 100 people were no longer homeless
We need to continue helping people out of homelessness
Time is running out
Forward and Upward, Inc. (DBA: Onward and Upward) has partnered with Prosperity Pathways LLC to support individuals who are required to meet ABAWD participation requirements. Through the Prosperity Pathways WorkBridge program, participants complete a minimum of 80 hours per month of approved work and workforce development activities.
90-Day Bridge Pilot | Funding Summary
Launch and stabilize a workforce program that helps adults meet SNAP & Medicaid work requirements while earning income and building job skills — then transition the program to self-sustaining operations within 90 days.
Go to Prosperity Pathways WorkBridge website for more information.
WorkBridge is a works program similar to what Forward and Upward Inc (DBA: Onward and Upward) was doing and succeeding from 2017 - 2022.
We helped homeless people never be homeless again at the
COMMUNITY ONLINE WORK CENTER
Inside the Center was where people who were homeless found online and onsite jobs, housing (with the partnership of local agencies), mentors to encourage and guide their next steps to becoming self-suficient, and a "can do" and "welcome" atmosphere where anything and all things are possible.
Listen to a former homeless person thanks to Onward and Upward
Homelessness (AKA: Housing insecurity) is on the rise and needs to be stopped -WorkBridge is a means to reduce/alleviate homelessness
Actionable Assistance
Onward and Upward Community Online Work Center was the place where people experiencing homelessness and joblessness received education, encouragement and empowerment to take the steps necessary to land a job, secure housing and never be homeless again.
All it took was a few days
With classroom training, people learned how to seek, find, and apply for jobs. They were guided through the interview and onboarding stages. While they worked at their computer stations, they were fed healthy food, snacks, and given healthy beverages.
Our volunteers went above and beyond
Dedicated Volunteers taught classes, prepared meals, raised funds, conducted intake sessions, coordinated housing, coordinated transportation, mentored, and represented our organization to local governments.
Education plus action brought hope for better days
There was a 97% success rate in helping people get back on their feet. Mainly due to the teaching, mentoring, and guidance provided at the Community Online Work Center.
Homeless Veteran enters the program and no longer homeless
What it takes to end homeless for people
A group of people coming together strategizing the how, when, where and what --- already knowing the WHY
Strategic steps (simplified)
To open and operate a Community Online Work Cener and implement the Prosperity Pathways Workbridge program - Gather a group of 3 to 5 people who volunteer.
Secure a location (making sure to have space for classroom and computer work stations)
Furnish the inside
Start the program and watch lives transform
FAQS
How long does it take to get a Community Online Work Center operational?
It takes as long as it takes to gather together 3 to 5 dedicated people to work together, securing a location that has space for a classroom separate from the computer work stations, have a mini-kitchen area, and at least two offices (one of them for intakes), furnishings and removations, funding to pay for utilities, water, internet, and have a program in place for participants to learn, earn, and graduate.
How much does it cost to have a Community Online Work Center?
The cost depends on the rent for the space, the utilities, internet, water, food and drink (if not donated), computer and office supplies, insurance, transportation (if transporting program participants from somewhere to the Center).
How long did it take before seeing results?
Within 5 days of opening the Community Online Work Center, one of our program participants was hired fulltime earning a nice salary. In fact, this person's family called him to come back to them and completed the remainder requirements to graduate from his family's home. [Side note: there were a lot of families that reunited and came back together]
Get In Touch
Email: [email protected]
Address Office: 664 135th Avenue, Turtle Lake WI 54889-9126
Assistance Hours:
Mon – Sat 9:00am
Sunday – 8:00pm
