Taking Charge! is a charitable organization in downtown Winnipeg that helps women and single parents not only find training and employment, but also find themselves.
River City 360’s Stacy Cardigan Smith visited the organization and spoke with former participant at TC! Tammy Walker, Executive Director Jackie Lavallee, and Daycare Manager Liz Carlson.
With help from Taking Charge!, Tammy pulled herself out of poverty, escaped an abusive relationship, and took control of her life despite many setbacks, including having a son born with spina bifida.
This is her story: