Six Winn Dixie stores have received a big honor for their positive work with people with disabilities. 

  • Winn Dixie stores honored for positive work with the disabled
  • Winn Dixie works with non-profit Placement Works
  • Organization helps people with disabilities find jobs

St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman recognized the stores Friday for making a difference in the lives of people with disabilities. 

"We talk in St. Pete a lot about being a city of opportunity where the sun shines on all and that means everyone whether they have a disability or not," said Mayor Kriseman. 

The six stores work with a non-profit called Placement Works. The organization believes there's a job for everyone. 

Christy Brown, the Placement Works founder said, "Everyone deserves an opportunity to work and our folks are extremely competent, their attitudes are incredible and its' inclusion. It's giving people an opportunity to come out to the workforce and show what they can really do." 

Employees from St. Pete, Kenneth City, and Pasadena were recognized.