APPLETON, WI (WTAQ) – Five single-mothers from Appleton were celebrated on Wednesday after graduating from Appleton Housing Authority’s Family Self-Sufficiency Program.
Families are able to reach financial independence through the program while remaining free of government assistance.
Each participating family receives an escrow account that monthly deposits are made to and upon graduating they get that money tax free.
Each of the single mothers was presented a plaque and a check for the amount they earned while participating in the program, during the graduation ceremony today.
A total of $71,000 was earned between all five individuals.
The Appleton Housing Authority serves close to 1,000 families per month, making it the largest provider of affordable housing options in the Appleton area.
