“Every day is different so you stay engaged. It’s never boring. I didn’t expect to make such strong connections with our (clients). I didn’t know it would be so hard on me personally when their services ended, like when some of them move away.”

“Tammy was a client that used to come to Individual Hab and lived in a residential home, staffed 24/7. She had a goal of moving out to live independently and, after a year of setting that goal, Tammy moved out of the residential home and into a supported living community. It was incredibly rewarding to be a part of her accomplishing this huge goal.”

When asked what he would say to someone considering direct care work at Bona Vista: “They would definitely enjoy it. It’s an experience full of lots of good times that has changed me.”

BEST STORY OF THE DAY. Miss Judy noticed that my daughter's snack spelled hot, and she said that she is pretty hot stuff for a three year old. Simple, I know, BUT this is why I LOVE BONA VISTA!!!!!!

It has been my pleasure to work with WorkForce Diversity. They put a lot of heart into their job and take pride in what they're doing and getting clients to succeed. We are currently extending the program to other Walgreen's here in town and hope to continue working with WorkForce Diversity on a regular basis.

Staff interaction with the residents is great.

The environment at Community Connections is positive. They find ways for my son and all the consumers to use their abilities to their full potential and create opportunities for them to be successful.

Bona Vista gave me the confidence to start working.