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Brian Graham’s Journey to Independence
By Donna Voss, Area Manager A Life at Risk When I first began working with Brian Graham, I was a direct support staff member assigned to assist him in maintaining his independence. Later, as I became his Area Manager, I continued working closely with him and witnessed firsthand one of the most remarkable transformations of my career. Brian lived alone in an apartment in Placentia. During that time, he had become involved with a negative peer group and was struggling with alcohol and substance use. Many times, when I arrived for our scheduled appointments, Brian would not answer the door ...
Meet Raymond Sanchez
Raymond Sanchez is an experienced and motivated job seeker currently working with Project Independence’s Supported Employment Program. For five years, Raymond worked in an Amazon warehouse, where he built a strong foundation in reliability, teamwork, and workplace responsibility. Following recent company cutbacks, he is now actively pursuing new opportunities in the retail field. Raymond has already begun interviewing with well-known retailers such as Ross Dress for Less, Burlington, and TJ Maxx. He is especially interested in roles that allow him to engage with people and stay organized, including cashier, floor associate, and backroom positions. With open availability in the afternoons ...
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