“I would have to admit this is my second run with their services and so much has changed since the first time around. I feel my experience with Fedcap has changed for the better by far this time around. Despite Shelter in place and Covid, the entire organization has created ways for us to continue fulfilling our quests of self-improvement. I truly feel this isn’t just about being employable, a standout resume or soaring through an interview. How is Fedcap helping me, honestly every class and every workshop, my constant battle with self-doubt seems to be withering away. I have always believed in my ability to learn new skills and I have yet to have a job where I didn’t work to my fullest potential. However, I have always struggled with promoting myself. The absolute biggest improvement and most helpful aspect of my world Fedcap has helped me with moving beyond self-doubt. Every single time I feel like the struggle is too much and “the resource queen” is out of solutions; things almost immediately start looking up after I talk with ANY of the staff of Fedcap. Yes, they are ultimately here to help participants find jobs. However, I really feel there is more to it than this. I have applied for positions I want and with companies that spark an interest for me. I have the best credit score I have had in 12 years. I still have a roof over my head. I know they will support me in most of my decisions to become self-sufficient. I know there are still barriers to overcome; but I also know I have plenty of skills to get through this. I wouldn’t have recognized ALL my current potential if it weren’t for the Power of Possible, the daily workshops on Zoom and this amazingly dedicated crew of people. I also know without this network of people I would more than likely be homeless and struggling to find a job with plain work history on a sheet of paper. (AND), I do have so much more confidence in an interview than I ever have before! I truly believe I am worth something and I have some very valuable skills to offer; I am running with it!

“This entire time was worth it. Thank you so much for sticking with me.” When asked if she was nervous to start her new job, she said “no way, just excited.”

“I just wanted to say thank you to the staff at Fedcap. After being here in Maine for 10 years and in the healthcare field for over 25 years, I ended up watching my patient die and losing my car and ultimately my job. I ended up having to be on TANF and coming to Fedcap. After a lot of soul searching and time and patience from the staff here, I am proud to say, I’ve made some very big changes. I will be starting a new career at TD Bank on Tuesday! Although I love the healthcare field it has taken a toll on me emotionally and physically. And with the help of the staff here I will be on to bigger and better things. I couldn’t be more grateful to the staff here for their support, time and understanding!!! Thank you all again, this momma’s moving up!!!!!!”

“People need to know this program works if you put the work in!! I was homeless and now I’m living comfortably and working every day with daycare set up and finally where it is affordable enough to be able to afford to go to work!! Thank you so much, you always helped me out!!”