Dion’s Pizza provides opportunities for Albuquerque’s disabled community [Video]

Gracie Flanigan first expressed her dream to work at Dion’s in an interview about Best Buddies in an Albuquerque Journal article. Dion’s Chief of Staff, Deena Crawley, is determined to make Gracie’s dream a reality.”We read the story about Gracie and knew we had to find her,” Crawley said.Following an interview process, Gracie quickly became a valued member of the Dion’s team, bussing tables, stocking silverware and napkins and greeting customers.Her primary goal? “Make people smile and be happy,” Gracie said. Gracie’s presence has not only warmed the hearts of customers but has also earned admiration from her colleagues. “Gracie is such a wonderful warm face within Dion’s, and customers really look forward to seeing her and the crew adores her,” Crawley said. Her manager says she has also gained a sense of independence.”She comes in and knows what she needs to do and gets right to work,” Rob Shafer, …