Success Story: Valencia Waller
Valencia Waller began working with NLEN\'s Building Beyond program in 2003 at the age of 19. She obtained her Microsoft Excel certificate and NLEN helped her secure a job at Union Station. About NLEN, Valencia says, \"they keep on helping me...they want to see me do better.\" Read Valencia\'s story »»
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Success Story: Allen Flanagan
Allen graduated from the U-Turn Permitted program in 2001. Since then he secured job at the University of Illinois - Chicago and is an independent painting contractor. He\'s also in his third year of college working toward his bachelor\'s degree. As Allen put\'s it: \"ain\'t nothing impossible.\" Read Allen\'s story »»
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Success Story: Sam Jones
Sam completed U-Turn Permitted in 2002 and is currently employed at the North Lawndale Starbucks. Reflecting on his life on the streets before finding NLEN, and the changes he\'s been able to put in place since completing UTP, Sam says, \"for me the illusion was shattered...it was like crossing the street.\" Read Sam\'s story »»
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Success Story: Vincent Thomas
Vincent Thomas completed U-Turn Permitted and has been working at Trinity Hospital for more than three years. He\'s won awards including the system-wide MVP award given to employees who exemplify the mission, values and philosophy of the Advocate Health Care System. Vincent has also overcome an addiction and homelessness, and is an advocate for formerly incarcerated individuals. Read Vincent\'s story »»
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Success Story: Stacy Johnson
Through NLEN\'s U-Turn Permitted program Stacy Johnson found a job with Trinity Hospital in January 2003. She\'s worked there ever since. Before coming to NLEN Stacy did not think she could get a job. Now she\'s in training to become a radiologist. Read Stacy\'s story »»
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