Leon Scott was a resident of Dignity Village, Gainesville’s 25-acre homeless encampment, which is now closed. “I used to sleep under that tree right over there,” he recalls. Dignity Village was adjacent to GRACE Marketplace.
 
In 2014, Leon began working for GRACE as an Advocate. Given this opportunity to work, Leon quickly proved himself. He rose through the ranks to Case Manager, to Intake Specialist, to Safety Manager, and finally to the Outreach Team, where he landed and stayed, loving his work of being able to “work with people like us and let them know that whatever they’ve been through can be overcome. There is hope!”
 
In March of 2023, Leon had a stroke, and now, 10 months later, is in a wheelchair challenged with mobility issues. He is working on his therapies, and his positive nature coming through, “I can’t wait to start working again!” Leon is grateful for Grace Clinic and Grace Pharmacy. “I can see Dr R., and I can get my meds! It always pays to be a good person. I would always bring people to Grace Clinic, and now I need it.”