man with down syndrome fired from wendys

Dennis Peek had been working at Wendy's for more than 20 years. – Photo credit: www.flickr.com

Community, Joy, Popular

Complete strangers rally behind man with Down syndrome who was fired by Wendy’s after 20 years

Heather Wake

10/10/2022
Pictured here: Anita Omary; her son, Osman; and Omary’s close friends – Photo credit: Array

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Family, Modern Families, Motherhood

Once a refugee seeking safety in the U.S., Anita Omary is using what she learned to help others thrive.

Sarah Watts

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