Hope Ogle, Author at Goodwill

Small Donations, Big Impact: $35,721 Raised for Wildfire Relief

From left: Heather Alexander, Megan Snow, Lacie Clark, Clark Brekke, Kara Cheney, and Rebecca Severtsen-Rea. Today, Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest presented a check for $35,721.46 to the Greater Inland Northwest Red Cross to support local wildfire relief efforts. The donation was possible thanks to the generosity of Goodwill shoppers across eastern Washington and

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Jose Changed His Life: Now He’s Helping Others Change Theirs

Programs / By Hope Ogle

For years, Jose Degante struggled with challenges that kept him from building the life he wanted. While in treatment, he faced a hard truth about the choices that had brought him there. “I was the problem,” Jose said. “And the only way to solve my problem was to start working on myself.” That realization became

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Jennifer Turned Her Life Around

Programs / By Hope Ogle

For a long time, Jennifer struggled with homelessness, drug use, and crime. She had been in and out of jail. Each time she tried to move forward, something pulled her back. Life felt unstable and uncertain. At one point, she was living in a place she called “the island.” It was a small piece of

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Marion’s New Path in Life

Programs / By Hope Ogle

Before finding support, Marion spent most of her days helping her mother. She stayed by her mother’s side each day, going along to medical appointments and helping with errands. Because of this, Marion did not have many chances to meet new people or try new things.

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Michael Found Community and Independence

Programs / By Hope Ogle

Michael had a simple routine for a long time. He worked with his dad, helping where he could and staying close to family. It gave him something to do, but his world was small. He did not have many chances to meet new people or be part of something outside of home. Over time, Michael

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Patricia Found Her Golden Ticket

Programs / By Hope Ogle

Patricia remembers a time when everything felt like it was falling apart. She had reached a low point in her life. She had no resources and nowhere to turn. Again and again, she asked for help, but was turned away. It seemed like every door was closed. Still, she didn’t give up. Even when it was hard, she kept searching for a way forward. That

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Braxston Found Hope Again

Programs / By Hope Ogle

Braxston’s life changed quickly. In July of 2025, something happened that led to him being incarcerated. The months that followed were difficult. Time moved slowly, and he had to think about what his life would look like when he got out. He knew he wanted a fresh start, but he wasn’t sure how to get there. When Braxston

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Sarah Celebrates a Milestone at Goodwill

Programs / By Hope Ogle

Recently, Sarah celebrated her 10-year work anniversary. Her team got to celebrate her when she received her ten‑year pin at a team member event. Clark Brekke, President/CEO, was there to give her pin to her. It was a proud moment and showed how much her dedication is appreciated. Sarah enjoys coming to work at Goodwill.

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How Erik Moved His Life Forward

Programs / By Hope Ogle

Erik suffered serious health issues that caused him to spend a lot of time in the hospital. These issues changed his life in ways he didn’t expect. When he came out, things were not the same. He had lost much of his physical abilities and could no longer work. Tasks that once felt normal were now difficult or out of reach. But the hardest part

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Disability Pride Month: Building Opportunity Together

Programs / By Hope Ogle

This Disability Pride Month, we want to thank the employers who believe everyone deserves a chance to work and succeed. Premier Manufacturing is one of those employers. Premier Manufacturing worked with Goodwill to create a job for Gary, an employment program participant. They were willing to try new things to hire him. His Employment Specialist

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Hope Ogle

Small Donations, Big Impact: $35,721 Raised for Wildfire Relief

Jose Changed His Life: Now He’s Helping Others Change Theirs

Jennifer Turned Her Life Around

Marion’s New Path in Life

Michael Found Community and Independence

Patricia Found Her Golden Ticket

Braxston Found Hope Again

Sarah Celebrates a Milestone at Goodwill

How Erik Moved His Life Forward

Disability Pride Month: Building Opportunity Together

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