Residents ‘getting ahead’ through free financial program in Waukesha [Video]

WAUKESHA — For years, Paul Potkay felt like he was behind. 

That changed on Tuesday when he officially graduated from a free financial program in Waukesha called Getting Ahead.

“This program helped me get over a hard time and now I’m on the road to success,” Potkay explained.

But his road has been anything but easy.

In 2017, Potkay was diagnosed with Leukemia. As he went through treatment, including a bone marrow transplant, he experienced homelessness.

Potkay said the procedures cost millions.

“This really opened my eyes and took the boulder off my back to reach my goals and to get ahead in the world,” Potkay smiled.

The free program is run by St. Vincent de Paul Waukesha County. It includes 16 sessions …