Before coming to Goodwill, life was pretty quiet for Jeffrey, and honestly, kind of boring. There wasn’t much to look forward to each day. But that all changed when he got a job at Goodwill through the Medicaid Supported Employment program. Now, he gets to work with others and feels like part of a team. […]
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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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Our customers donated $336,356.32 in 2024 to help Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest change lives in our communities. Your donations helped more than 1,700 people with housing and utility costs, transportation, computer classes, help finding a job, medical care, access to resources, basic needs, clothing and shoes, employment costs, training and more.
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Lost in the search for work Have you ever been without a job and didn’t know where to look for one? The process to get a job can feel hard. Sometimes you don’t know what kind of job you want, or what kind of job you have the skills for. And sometimes you struggle to
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https://youtu.be/SYNKqps90ZE?feature=shared After struggling to find a job despite working with various agencies, Travis came to Goodwill for help. With help from Goodwill’s Medicaid Supported Employment program, he began working at the Post Falls Goodwill in May 2024. Now, Travis says, “Goodwill makes me happy,” and he loves his job, especially the chance to dance at
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Leahda found stability and independence thanks to Goodwill’s FCS program. From living in a motel to having a place to call home, her story shows how powerful community support can be.
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Jayson is a confident person and got job help from Goodwill’s Extended Employment Services program. For 15 years, Jayson has been part of a great journey, facing challenges and finding success along the way. Before Goodwill Before Jayson joined Goodwill, finding the right job was hard. He found Goodwill’s Extended Employment Services program through the
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Navigating Stress and Uncertainty Kerri’s life used to be full of stress and uncertainty. She spent a lot of time looking for a job. But her money was running out, and things were getting tough. Kerri felt stuck and didn’t have many choices. Financial struggles were making her life really hard. A Path to New
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Kioana spent a year living in a shelter. She struggled to take care of herself. It was her first time living on her own. And she wasn’t prepared to take on all the personal responsibilities that she needed. So, she moved into an assisted living facility. Here, she got help with managing things like her
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Since 1989, John battled addiction and had mental health concerns. He struggled to keep his sobriety. He participated in drug counseling and rehabilitation services. But it never seemed to stick. Then, in 2003, he moved to Spokane and remained free from opiates. But a new cycle of addiction began with another drug. In 2019, John
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