Carla was not happy with her life. She felt like life was passing her by. She felt bored and not content with how things were going. She wanted to get out of the house and work. And she wanted to feel like she was contributing to society while doing something she loved. Carla heard about […]
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Dennis is a Navy veteran from Spokane. He took care of his wife, who was in a wheelchair. They moved around a lot because of her health concerns. And moving in the middle of a lease hurt their rental history. Dennis had help from Goodwill’s Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) in the past. But
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Tina was homeless and lived in her car. In May 2021, she was in a car accident. She was driving alone down an empty street at night. Another driver passed her with their high beams on. And before Tina’s eyes could readjust to the night, she drove her car off the road. She rolled down
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John spent 25 years in prison. It was bittersweet when he got released in August 2021. He gained freedom. But he was heading for the streets. He had no home, no friends, no family, and no support system. He checked himself into the cheapest motel he could find. He had health concerns that added to
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Life was boring and lonely for Danny. He needed fulfillment and looked to Goodwill for some help. Goodwill gave Danny a job and he learned many new skills. He made a lot of new friends and is very happy to be making his own money. Danny reached his 10-year anniversary with Goodwill on January 4,
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After prison, Elmer lived on the streets for five or six years. He struggled to get into a healthy routine, away from negative influences. It was difficult for Elmer to change his lifestyle while he was still surrounded by crime and drugs. He felt helpless and hopeless. A friend of his was in Goodwill’s Housing
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For more than 30 years, Terry battled homelessness. He was a drifter and loved life on the open road. He has lived in and traveled through more than 38 states. For an “old farm boy,” this was ‘living the life.’ Every day was a new adventure. To Terry, home was simply a place where he
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What’s Good? We’d like to tell you. The answer is career resources! Goodwill offers a variety of free tools to help you on your way to getting a better job. Goodwill offers free one-on-one help for those who may not have access to a computer, the internet, computer programs, or who don’t know where or
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Trina worried about living in a small house with four adult family members. The space was too small for everyone to live comfortably. She needed to find a space of her own. She didn’t know what to do. Trina has been enrolled in Goodwill programs since 2018. She met with her Foundational Community Support (FCS)
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Keely had little work experience. She needs a walker and has trouble reaching and lifting. She felt limited in her job choices. With time and help from Goodwill, her worries started to ease. Keely learned that there are many things that she could do despite her disabilities. As long as she stays determined, she
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