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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Patricia remembers a time when everything felt like it was falling apart. She had reached a low point in her life. She had no resources and nowhere to turn. Again and again, she asked for help, but was turned away. It seemed like every door was closed. Still, she didn’t give up. Even when it was hard, she kept searching for a way forward. That
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Braxston’s life changed quickly. In July of 2025, something happened that led to him being incarcerated. The months that followed were difficult. Time moved slowly, and he had to think about what his life would look like when he got out. He knew he wanted a fresh start, but he wasn’t sure how to get there. When Braxston
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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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Erik suffered serious health issues that caused him to spend a lot of time in the hospital. These issues changed his life in ways he didn’t expect. When he came out, things were not the same. He had lost much of his physical abilities and could no longer work. Tasks that once felt normal were now difficult or out of reach. But the hardest part
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For many years, Lucy did not have a place to call home. She lived without a home for almost ten years and faced many challenges along the way. One of the hardest moments came after a camping accident caused serious burns. Lucy was taken to Seattle, where she spent time in intensive care. During this
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A few years ago, Erin’s life felt like it was falling apart. She didn’t have a safe place to live when she learned that she was pregnant. She was finding shelter in a car that barely worked. It wasn’t safe to drive, and some windows were missing. Just trying to survive each day took every
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Brianna faced many challenges before coming to Goodwill. She struggled with addiction and other troubles. Her turning point came when the Grant County Community Court Program referred her to Goodwill for housing support. At the time, she was living in a women’s and children’s home, where she was safe. But she hoped for a place of her own.  She wanted a fresh start.  Goodwill’s Foundational Community Supports program (FCS) helped Brianna
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Before Alicia found the support she needed, she was searching for a job that felt right. She tried a couple of part‑time positions, but none of them seemed to fit who she was or what she hoped for. She wanted a place where she could learn, grow, and feel comfortable being herself. When she finally
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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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