Participant Story· Mariano's
A year of pandemic-era persistence. Then his own apartment.
Leroy joined Bridges in 2020, mid-pandemic. After a year of persistence, he found the right fit at Mariano's. Today he's living in his own apartment.
Chicago, IL
Leroy joined Bridges in 2020, right in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. Finding a job was harder than usual. He stayed with the search for a year before he found the right fit.
In August 2021, he was hired at Mariano's. With support from his team and supervisors, he grew more confident. He grew more independent.
He's now living in his own apartment. Mariano's gave him not just steady employment but a place where he built skills, purpose, and pride in his work.
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