Michael had a simple routine for a long time. He worked with his dad, helping where he could and staying close to family. It gave him something to do, but his world was small. He did not have many chances to meet new people or be part of something outside of home. Over time, Michael […]
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Recently, Sarah celebrated her 10-year work anniversary. Her team got to celebrate her when she received her ten‑year pin at a team member event. Clark Brekke, President/CEO, was there to give her pin to her. It was a proud moment and showed how much her dedication is appreciated. Sarah enjoys coming to work at Goodwill.
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This Disability Pride Month, we want to thank the employers who believe everyone deserves a chance to work and succeed. Premier Manufacturing is one of those employers. Premier Manufacturing worked with Goodwill to create a job for Gary, an employment program participant. They were willing to try new things to hire him. His Employment Specialist
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Before coming to Goodwill, Terrell was having a hard time finding a job. He really wanted to find a job before summer started. The job search was hard. He struggled to find work that fit his schedule and needs. He felt lost and was not confident about job options. When Terrell started working with Goodwill, he received support that helped build his confidence and look into new
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Before coming to Goodwill, Gigi was in a very bad place in her life. She was struggling with addiction and did not have stable housing or income. She only focused on getting through each day. It was hard for her to plan for the future or believe change was possible. Gigi knew she needed help, but she did not have the support or resources
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Before Jill came to Goodwill, she felt stuck. She said that life felt “boring and meaningless.” She felt like she was missing out on having fun. She wanted her life to feel more exciting and purposeful. Jill wanted more for herself. When she started working at Goodwill through the Extended Employment Program, Jill focused on
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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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