Happy Birthday Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest. Today, we celebrate the 85th anniversary of our founding in Spokane in 1939. When we were first established as the Inland Empire Goodwill, our organization was: Housed in a small wooden shack in downtown Spokane, Washington. This is where our Administrative Building currently resides. 43 dollars in […]
Changing Lives for 85 Years Read More »
Lost in Addiction and Homelessness Joseph was struggling deeply with addiction. His life was spiraling out of control, and he ended up homeless, living in a tent out in a field. He had to face harsh weather, animals, and other dangers. Joseph felt cut off from the world, and his health was getting worse. He
From Darkness to Light: Joseph’s Transformation with Goodwill’s Support Read More »
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
Peter’s Path to Success: From Gaming to Gaining a Job with Goodwill Read More »
Struggling to Find Help Robert was struggling with housing and didn’t know where to turn for help. He tried to get support from other organizations, but nothing seemed to work. He was stressed and worried because he had no idea what to do next. Goodwill Steps in with Support and Advocacy Then, Robert found Goodwill,
Robert’s Journey to Stable Housing with Goodwill’s Help Read More »
Life Before Goodwill After Danny graduated high school, he didn’t have much to do. He watched TV and went to church on Sundays. He felt like his life was boring. He needed something more fulfilling. That’s when he looked to Goodwill for some help. Discovering Goodwill’s Support Through Goodwill’s Group Supported Employment program, Danny got
Danny’s Independence and Success Continue with Goodwill’s Support Read More »
Facing Tough Challenges Life for Gigi was really hard. She was always moving from place to place, and nothing was consistent. She had to go through the court system and struggled with addiction on and off. This made it hard for her to keep a job. Whenever she had a relapse, she would lose her
Gigi’s New Beginning Read More »
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
Shawn Discovers the Right Job Fit with Goodwill Read More »
Struggling on the Streets Antonio was having a really tough time. He was homeless and living on the streets, struggling with addiction. Every day was a battle just to find enough to eat and feed his addiction. But deep down, Antonio was tired of living this way. He knew he needed help to change his
Antonio’s Second Chance with Goodwill’s Support Read More »
In March of 2023, Nicole reached out to Goodwill for some help finding a job. She connected with Goodwill’s Foundational Community Supports (FCS) program. The FCS program helps people like Nicole find stable housing and employment. And they teach important skills to help people succeed at work. Working Together for Success Nicole and her employment
Goodwill Guides Nicole to Finding Job Joy Read More »
Life before Goodwill was tough for McGavin. He struggled to find housing stability. He was in transitional housing, which means he had a place to stay temporarily. But things weren’t looking well for him. He couldn’t pay his rent, and he was on the edge of becoming homeless again. It felt like he was stuck
McGavin Discovers Stability, Hope, and a Way Forward Through Goodwill Read More »
