Success Stories
Monday, August 29, 2022
We always find it excited when we get someone new to SOS that requests help. This was the case when Edward came to SOS for help with food. Edward is a single father and trying to do the best he can on his income for his…
Monday, August 29, 2022
At 8 years old, Alyssa was shy and withdrawn. She did not like speaking in front of people, and she had a hard time expressing herself.
When she first met her Big Sister, Karen, she answered Karen’s questions quietly, with…
Friday, August 5, 2022
In January of 2022, Wood County adult advocacy was contacted by the HR director of a local business seeking assistance. We had previously had several contacts with this individual over the phone but they were hesitant to…
Friday, August 5, 2022
A 6 year old named Lucy was seen for counseling due to high level of change and stress in her young life. Lucy showed a high level of mood symptoms. There were patterns of yelling, arguing, lying and tantrum like behaviors…
Monday, July 18, 2022
Gary reported as homeless to North Central Community Action Program because he was released from Wood County Jail that morning.
North Central Community Action Program was able to place Gary in an emergency motel to stay…
Friday, July 15, 2022
This story involves a man that United Way helped when he started with our program. This gentleman had no appliances (stove, microwave….) and Marshfield Area United Way stepped in to help.
This gentleman, though young just…
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
It’s starts with the idea that we are treasure hunters. As staff at Memory Lane Farm, we look for
the special, unique treasures that are found in each of our mentees. One of the treasures, as we
look back in over the past…