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Kylan’s Fight to Win Stability and SSDI Benefits

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Kylan and his family spent a long, difficult year trying to get him approved for social security disability insurance benefits. Kylan, who is autistic, faced many setbacks. After an attorney failed to help them, and agencies caused confusion and frustration instead of help, Kylan and his mom became discouraged and overwhelmed. He wondered if the process was worth it at all.  When Goodwill’s SOAR (SSI/SDI Outreach Access Recovery) program stepped in, things began to change. […]

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Valarie’s Story: Finding Family and A Home at Goodwill

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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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Tony’s Decade of Growth and Belonging

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Tony has worked at Goodwill for over 10 years. In that time, he has learned many life skills and made strong friendships. But life wasn’t always like this for him. Before joining the DDA program at Goodwill—a program that supports people with developmental disabilities—Tony’s days were quiet.  He didn’t have many chances to be independent.

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