Many of our consumers at the Arc of Volusia enjoy the self-sufficiency that comes along with gainful employment. Mr. Billy Howson is no different. Unfortunately, due to the poor state of our current economy, Mr. Howson’s job at Taco Bell was recently cut from four days a week down to one. But Mr. Howson was not deterred. He immediately started looking for job. Even though competition for jobs was high as many others were seeking summer employment,Mr. Howson’s persistence in his job search ultimately paid off when he took a new position as a Wendy’s team member. Because he takes so much pride in his work, Mr. Howson has become a valuable asset to his employer. He says working makes him feel like a part of the community and that it “is the most important thing in my life.”