An Anaheim tree lot is doing much more than spreading holiday cheer, it’s creating an opportunity for people who often struggle to find work.

Rodgers Christmas Tree lot employs 10 young adults each year, all on the spectrum, to help run the tree lot. The job involves cutting, wrapping and loading the tree onto people's cars.

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Tyrone Rodgers, a former Seattle Seahawks player, started the business 30 years ago to provide job opportunities for individuals who had been formerly incarcerated and struggled to find employment. Ten years ago, after his son was diagnosed with autism, Rodgers began thinking about his future.

“It started and is still going on to help, it's with a purpose," said Rodgers. "I was thinking about m

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