William Allen and Murphy Sewall speak about their partnership through the Partners in Independence Program, which is run by the Windham Area Interfaith Ministry.
Michelle Warren
WILLIMANTIC — After being laid off in March 2020, Willimantic resident William Allen’s employment status was in limbo for 14 months. His misfortunes continued when he was in a bad accident that sent him into a coma for a week and rehabilitation for a month.
Despite all the setbacks, the 39-year-old finally graduated from Eastern Connecticut State University with a bachelor’s degree with the help of his mentor, Windham resident Murphy Sewall.
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