Testimonials

"New Beginnings is not just a home for mothers; it is family, a friend, love and inspiration."

-Shawna & Robert

After being in 13 foster homes from the age of 4, I aged out of foster care at 17 years old with no support or any idea of what to do next. From 17 years old until my adult age, my life was very unstable. I moved from place to place or shelter to shelter. Although being a very smart and ambitious woman, I was forced to put my education on hold to support myself. At the age of 27, with God's help, I was able to break away from an abusive relationship.

God showed me that He had a higher plan for me and directed me to New Beginnings - A Home for Mothers. In just a few weeks, I had already started parenting classes twice per week, developed a healthier relationship with God (through church and devotion), and signed up to attend school for accounting. New Beginnings has given me back the confidence to finish school and to even aim higher. They do so much more behind the scenes that they don’t even talk about. Baby supplies, personal products, cleaning products and school supplies. They have been like family to me and my son. I love them and I know they love me and my son. I will never forget this place or what they have done and are doing for me! These women are my family. New Beginnings is not just a home for mothers; it is family, a friend, love and inspiration.

I came to Milwaukee, and low and behold I found a great family with the staff of New Beginnings. Since joining the New Beginnings' Family I have begun to find a closer relationship with God, my child has gained many new aunts with staff, and I know I have friends for life.

My growth at New Beginnings is only through God’s Grace. Although rough at times, this experience has only helped me grow as a mother, a Christian, friend, and wife. More than anything I plan to give back to this great organization that saved my family, along with God’s help. I truly believe that God worked through this organization.

After New Beginnings, my husband and I got married and moved into our new apartment. But the best thing about all of this is the relationship that has grown with Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. For that I will forever be grateful. Although I made some mistakes along the way, New Beginnings was right there to help me get back on track. For the first time in a very long time I feel like I’m headed in the right direction and New Beginnings, along with God, are cheering me on.

"I'm surrounded by women who care."

-Shaneka & Kiarra

I had gotten pregnant and lost my job and my apartment. I began to question how these things could happen when I was getting ready to bring something so precious into the world. I had gathered it was time for a new chapter. God had to strip everything that I thought was important for me to realize how important He is.

At New Beginnings, I’m surrounded by women who care and want to see me be successful in life so I can take care of my baby. When you have that in your face, you can’t help but accept it and change for the better. I thank God for New Beginnings, and I’m so honored to be a part of this great organization. I never expected that God could do all of this!