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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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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Before coming to Goodwill, Drew’s life was carefree and careless, but he needed more. He needed a stable job. But he wasn’t sure how to get started. Drew started working with a job coach at Goodwill. With their help, he got a job. Drew feels more like an independent adult with his new job. He
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How does HEN help people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless? Listen as Program Manager Jenn as well as case managers Christina and Kim chat about how the housing program works and how to qualify. Learn how they connect people in Spokane County with housing, everyday resources, community partners, and other Goodwill
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Thomas has a disability that makes communicating difficult. Conversation isn’t easy for him. And business language is confusing. Because of these challenges, Thomas worried about finding a job. But he wanted a job. So, once he graduated high school, Thomas started looking for his first job. The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) referred Thomas to
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Toby finds the good in every moment and moves forward through hard ones. If he has a difficult day, he tells himself “You are supposed to [have bad days] so you can tell a good day.” Toby’s been trying to make the world a better place since childhood. He got an award for leadership when
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In Jerry’s 37 years at Goodwill, he has impressed coworkers with the pride he takes in his work. He shows incredible attention to detail. This includes waxing clothing racks, removing empty hangers, and adjusting items that are out of place to improve every customer’s experience. During his breaks, Jerry checks in on all his buddies.
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