S5E3: Not a Program, A Career: Employment and Independence Through Goodwill
Behind every first day at work is a story you don’t always see.
Hope and Michelle share the real impact behind Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and what a first paycheck, a supportive team, and a chance to grow can mean for someone’s independence. Plus, preview the fun events happening across Goodwill in March and exciting details about the return of the Goodwill Thrift Bus.
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Spotlight Story Shared: David
Idaho Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
From anxious and behind the scenes to confident on the floor, hear how David’s Goodwill journey turned a job into independence.
🎧 Listen to his full story on our podcast and hear how Goodwill helped him transform his life.
2026 Goodwill Thrift Bus
Tickets go on sale this March 20!
You’ve liked, loved, and laughed at the thought of a thrift store party bus. Guess what? We heard you, thrifters! Our Thrift Trip is back with not one but TWO states.
Hop on the Goodwill Thrift Bus this upcoming Spring 2026 and thrift your heart out Goodwill style! Two states, multiple stores, we’ll drive, and you thrift. Join us on Saturday, May 9th!
Want VIP treatment? Sign up for our special email list to be the first to sign up for tickets go on sale. Tickets go on sale on Friday, March 20th.
