Wide Open Dreams
Five children rely on their single mother, Shawna Swanson, who faces unemployment and the challenges of raising a child with Cerebral Palsy and deafness.
“They told me yes when everyone else said no.”
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Five children rely on their single mother, Shawna Swanson, who faces unemployment and the challenges of raising a child with Cerebral Palsy and deafness.
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Shawna Swanson lives in Yonkers, New York, with her five children. She faces unemployment and the challenges of raising her eldest child, who has Cerebral Palsy and is deaf. At a low point, Shawna considers giving her children up. Her situation changes when she learns about Greyston Bakery's Open Hiring model. The bakery offers job opportunities and support services, providing Shawna with a path toward self-sufficiency and community connection.
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