When TJ and Lori came to Goodwill, they were overwhelmed with stress. They worried about unpaid bills, rent, and their future. But in the summer of 2019, with help from Goodwill’s Housing and Essential Needs (HEN) Program, TJ finally felt a sense of relief. “I didn’t have to worry about being homeless,” he said. […]
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Lost in Addiction and Homelessness Joseph was struggling deeply with addiction. His life was spiraling out of control, and he ended up homeless, living in a tent out in a field. He had to face harsh weather, animals, and other dangers. Joseph felt cut off from the world, and his health was getting worse. He
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A Job That Didn’t Fit Before coming to Goodwill, Ricky had a job, but he could only work one day a month. He wanted to work more often but needed a job that fit his schedule and physical needs better. Ricky was also busy with Special Olympics and karate on Tuesdays and Thursdays, so his
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Overcoming Shyness and Uncertainty When Alicia first came to Goodwill, she was very shy and unsure of herself. She hardly talked to anyone and seemed hesitant to work. It was challenging for her to complete tasks, and she often struggled to finish what she started. Goodwill’s Support Builds Confidence Goodwill saw the potential in Alicia
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Struggling with Unemployment and Depression Peter was having a hard time in life. He was unemployed and spent most of his days playing video games. This made it hard for him to sleep at night. Peter tried to find a job, but he couldn’t keep one for more than a few days because he was
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Struggling to Find Help Robert was struggling with housing and didn’t know where to turn for help. He tried to get support from other organizations, but nothing seemed to work. He was stressed and worried because he had no idea what to do next. Goodwill Steps in with Support and Advocacy Then, Robert found Goodwill,
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Life Before Goodwill After Danny graduated high school, he didn’t have much to do. He watched TV and went to church on Sundays. He felt like his life was boring. He needed something more fulfilling. That’s when he looked to Goodwill for some help. Discovering Goodwill’s Support Through Goodwill’s Group Supported Employment program, Danny got
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Facing Tough Challenges Life for Gigi was really hard. She was always moving from place to place, and nothing was consistent. She had to go through the court system and struggled with addiction on and off. This made it hard for her to keep a job. Whenever she had a relapse, she would lose her
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Meghann struggled with homelessness and stayed in a shelter. It was cold, hectic, and not a great place to be. But it was better than being out on the streets. Meghann felt stuck, not knowing how to make things better. She couldn’t find a place to live that she could afford. She really needed some
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Shawn was referred to Goodwill through the Idaho Department of Vocational Rehabilitation (IDVR). Before coming to Goodwill, he had employment services from another company, but it wasn’t the best fit for him. So, Shawn chose Goodwill for support. Balancing Social Skills at Work At first, Shawn struggled with completing tasks and following directions. He was
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