This Goodwill Week, we are proud to honor volunteers who continue to give their time, care, and heart to our mission. One of those people is Erik Clausen, our Volunteer of the Year. Erik used to work at Goodwill as an Employment Specialist. During that time, he also worked closely with the Group Supported Employment (GSE) team. He built strong […]
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For many years, Trisha struggled with addiction and homelessness. She moved between the streets, treatment, short periods of recovery, and relapse. When she left treatment, not having a place to live or money made it hard to stay on track. The last time Trisha completed treatment, she knew she wanted something different. She reached out to Goodwill’s
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During Goodwill Week, Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest is proud to celebrate Helping Hands Ministry for the care and support it gives to people in need. Helping Hands works closely with Goodwill to help people feel welcomed and prepared as they start new chapters in their lives. Lupe, who started Helping Hands Ministry, works with Goodwill to support people who
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Before coming to Goodwill, life was not very exciting for Danny. After high school, he spent most days watching TV and going to church on Sundays. He felt bored and lonely and wanted something more meaningful to do. Danny needed a place where he could feel useful, make friends, and build a better life. That
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During Goodwill Week, we want to thank our community partners who help us support people with basic needs like food and housing. One of those partners is Meals on Wheels.Meals on Wheels offers more than food. They create a safe and friendly place where seniors can feel welcome. Older adults can find connection, support, and
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Before Alexya started working, her days felt quiet and heavy. She stayed home a lot, and her depression made it hard to feel hopeful. She dreamed of having a job one day, but that dream felt far away. Still, deep down, she wanted to work and be around people. About a year ago, Alexya joined
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This Goodwill Week, we want to thank employers who do more than just offer a job. They help people feel welcome and valued. Hippo Car Wash is one of those employers. Hippo Car Wash has given one Goodwill participant the chance to learn new job skills, grow more confident, and connect with customers. From the
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Kristal has worked at Goodwill for 12 years. Over that time, she has built strong skills, gained confidence, and learned what she can do on her own. Through hard work and dedication, Kristal has grown into a reliable and capable employee. During her time at Goodwill, Kristal worked with job coaches who supported her along
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Before working with Goodwill, Gary was without a job and felt lost. Each day felt the same, and he began to feel like he was not making a difference. Gary also faced health challenges that made it hard to stay motivated. When Gary started working with Goodwill’s employment services, he chose to give himself another
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This Goodwill Week, we want to honor partners who believe everyone deserves a safe place to live. Cody Davis, a local property owner, is one of those partners. Cody has been a strong supporter of Goodwill by helping provide our clients with low-cost housing. He is willing to work with people who are homeless or
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