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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Read about Caleb’s success in finding the right support with Goodwill’s Group Supported Employment services!
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Jayson is a confident person and got job help from Goodwill’s Extended Employment Services program. For 15 years, Jayson has been part of a great journey, facing challenges and finding success along the way. Before Goodwill Before Jayson joined Goodwill, finding the right job was hard. He found Goodwill’s Extended Employment Services program through the
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Discover Sarah’s journey with Goodwill over two decades, shaping her life and well-being. From finding purpose to overcoming challenges, Goodwill has been Sarah’s guiding light. Read her heartwarming success story.
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Emma has been an important part of our team at the Coeur d’Alene Goodwill store for eleven years. She is employed through Goodwill’s Extended Employment Program. This program helps people who need support with on-the-job skills and training. A Sudden Setback: Emma Faces Homelessness In 2023, Emma faced a big challenge. Her apartment flooded and
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Sage struggled with a lot of stress, threats of eviction, and no money for food. It seemed impossible for them to find a job that would accommodate them. They felt lost, not knowing where to turn. But then Sage found help at Goodwill through the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) program. Sage went to Goodwill
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Amanda is an amazing person who proves that disabilities don’t limit who you are. Even though she is nonverbal and has difficulty with some things, Amanda’s personality is still bright and shines through. She’s funny, smart, and has a family that loves her very much. Amanda reminds us that it’s important to be proud of
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