“It's like a brotherhood to me.”

Where is Leroy now?

Last year, we introduced you to Leroy and shared his journey through Financial Catalyst. Through his purchase of business assets as a result of completing Financial Catalyst, Leroy was able to officially relaunch his old business, Leroy's Landscaping and Pressure Washing, in Dallas.

Upon completing Financial Catalyst, Leroy had the opportunity to participate in another Watermark CDC initiative, The Business Cohort, in Fall 2022. Last year, Leroy officially obtained his LLC with the guidance of his business coaches. Leroy said: “I finally got my business up and running, and everything is just falling in place."

Today, Leroy is a Member of The Business Cohort, which has opened many doors for growth opportunities and provides access to additional structure, education, networking, and resources. This year, Leroy was able to secure a deal with a residential area in Plano, Texas, as his business continues to grow. Leroy hired three team members, implemented new marketing efforts, and grew net profit to $79,000 since the completion of The Business Cohort.

Leroy's favorite part of his business is the role of a supervisor. He desires to hire men who have a similar story of incarceration and provide them with sustainable wage jobs, development, and discipleship. Our team is honored to have been given the chance to work with Leroy over the past 3 years and to see his economic welfare transformed. This is only the beginning for Leroy and his influence through business ownership!