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NewsJanuary 2009Have a Heart 
After receiving a heart transplant, Roger King decided to change careers and enrolled in a program at Manchester Community College
named “Adults in Transition”. Roger attended school for two years earning a 3.5 GPA and became a Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor.
Looking for work, he answered an ad for CSI at Hartford House. Elaine Cohen was Program Director at the time and hired him, wanting a positive male role
model for the women.
Roger retired from his second career after 8 ˝ years at Hartford House attending two parties in his honor; one with staff and one with the clients at Hartford House. Sussette Ortez, a resident at Hartford House commented, “Roger was always available to talk about anything to anybody. It’s difficult, you miss your family and the staff becomes your support.” Lasetta Flanagan, another client, said, “Roger was always a gentleman, pleasant, he has wisdom like a grandfather. He always takes the time to explain things.” Roger plans on spending a lot of time with his new fishing equipment presented to him at his staff retirement party. |