Deana was driving down the interstate in February, snow blowing across the road, when her phone rang. “I pulled over,” she recalls. “It was Climb following up with me again, asking if I was ready to do their Commercial Driving training. I decided then and there to do it.” Climb staff had kept in regular […]
Research shows that the stresses of poverty—from struggling to access food and housing, to abuse and other traumas—impacts how our brain functions, especially diminishing planning, decision making, and other executive functioning skills. At Climb, moms find a safe place to address past obstacles in their personal and work lives with a licensed mental health provider […]
Photos Above: Mildred’s supervisors and trainers at Summit Medical Center are thrilled to have her on the team and see her accomplishing life goals like finishing her high school degree. “I’m 32 years old and didn’t think I could start a new career since I never finished high school,” says Mildred, a mom of five. […]
Photos Above: Climb Wyoming graduate Felicia is now an instructor training other moms to launch commercial driving careers. Because you believe in women like Felicia, Wyoming families are conquering poverty to build better lives, healthier communities, and a stronger workforce. What does Climb graduate Felicia like more than driving trucks? Teaching commercial driving (CDL) students […]
Wyoming Tribune Eagle May 13, 2023 By Katie Hogarty, Climb Wyoming CEO Moms make a lot possible when they encourage us, inspire us and teach us to be brave and never give up. This Mother’s Day, there are so many moms across Wyoming who are lifting their families up in life! I’d like to honor […]
Training: Commercial Driving (CDL) Families Served: 10 moms + 19 children Photos Above: Claudia practices technical maneuvers during training in collaboration with Mountain West Commercial Driving School. Lora, a recent graduate of Climb’s CDL training in Gillette, has a job placement as a tank wagon driver for Homax Oil Sales. Climb Wyoming’s recent Commercial Driving […]
When you help Wyoming families overcome poverty, you show your love for your neighbors, your community, and your state. Watch this video to see how much we appreciate you today…and every day! Thank you.
Dear Friends, My Climb Wyoming “moment” came more than a decade ago. I spent the previous part of my career as an attorney and policy analyst for the Wyoming Governor’s Office. I loved shaping policy that had a positive ripple effect on Wyoming families and communities, especially those most in need. On my first day […]
