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Kamaal Leannais

May 05, 2008

Kamaal Leannais first came to MCFI in 2002, as a client in the Supported Employment Program. In 2003, Kamaal got off to a clean start when he began working as a dishwasher at the UWM student union. He bussed and cleaned tables and learned to operate the large dishwashing ...

Judy Riebow

November 14, 2007

Few demonstrate the tenacity and dedication to their work that Judy Riebow does. A client of MCFI for the last 25 years, Judy takes three buses to and from Cameo Care Center in Milwaukee, where she’s worked as a diet aide since March.

Despite the time and travel...


Gwen Van Ryzin

August 28, 2007

Most people want to feel productive and enjoy a life filled with varied social and recreational experiences. Gwen Van Ryzin, who works in the package and assembly area of the Transitional Work Experience program at Southeast Campus, is no exception. Whether it’s through her...

Jerry Moss

August 09, 2007

If Jerry Moss were a flower, then MCFI’s Older Adult Day Center (OADC) would be his greenhouse. That’s because since Jerry has been at the OADC for a little more than a year now, “He has just bloomed,” explained Stephanie Leanes of the OADC.

Jerry’s previous day ...


Caleb Espinoza

July 03, 2007

Caleb Espinoza is one who likes “homework” and paperwork. It helps him to feel needed and important. In the past, however, Caleb didn’t always feel that way.

Prior to his current living accommodations, Caleb was in housing situations that weren’t the most appropr...