Alex arrived at the Transition Center motivated to become employed and to learn as much as possible. Volunteering at multiple businesses, she successfully secured a Facilities Operations position at the Fort Worth Zoo, where she has worked the last year. 

“Alex reminds us to believe in ourselves and not let anything stop us from achieving our goals,” said Pamela Foster, Transition Center program assistant. 

An artistic and driven student, Ruben was active in volunteering at various sites throughout the city. He has spent the past year employed by the Fort Worth Zoo Facilities Department, maintaining the zoo's beauty and cleanliness.

Joining the LEAP program in 2021, Dishon quickly became a friend and leader among his peers. A dependable volunteer at First Street Methodist Mission, he developed skills in gardening, custodial work, and food pantry assignments. For the past year, he has worked for Endeavors Unlimited at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth.

“He comes to visit LEAP on Fridays and it’s always fun to hear about his job,” Foster said. “He should be very proud of his accomplishments, and know that we are all very proud of him here at LEAP.”