Before David came to Goodwill, finding a job was hard. He tried for a long time, but things didn’t work out. After enrolling with Idaho Vocational Rehabilitation, he came to Goodwill for a work assessment. The assessment showed that he was a good fit for the Medicaid Supported Employment program at Goodwill. So, in April […]
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Jean-Paul said his life was “unpredictable” before he came to Goodwill. “There were good days, and bad days. It was quiet and some days, life was all over the place.” He didn’t have a routine, so it was hard for him to stay organized. Things changed when Jean-Paul joined Goodwill’s Supported Employment program. He learned
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For Valarie, Goodwill has been more than a workplace—it’s been a place of new beginnings and second chances. Valarie grew up facing many challenges. Her parents divorced when she was young, and she eventually went to live with her grandparents. Later in life, she struggled with addiction, and lost contact with her mother. Eventually, Valarie
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Before working with Goodwill, Gary was out of a job and struggling to find direction. Each day felt the same, and he began to believe he wasn’t making a difference in the world. On top of that, Gary was dealing with health challenges that made it hard to stay motivated. He felt isolated, unsure of
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Nelish started at Goodwill just four months ago, but he’s already made a strong impression. Before joining the team, he worked with a WFS case manager for almost a year to find employment. But they struggled to find him a job. When a position opened in the Goodwill store, his case manager asked the store
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Before coming to Goodwill, life was pretty quiet for Jeffrey, and honestly, kind of boring. There wasn’t much to look forward to each day. But that all changed when he got a job at Goodwill through the Medicaid Supported Employment program. Now, he gets to work with others and feels like part of a team.
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Our customers donated $336,356.32 in 2024 to help Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest change lives in our communities. Your donations helped more than 1,700 people with housing and utility costs, transportation, computer classes, help finding a job, medical care, access to resources, basic needs, clothing and shoes, employment costs, training and more.
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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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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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