When Mark first came to Goodwill, life was really tough. He had just had back surgery but did not have a home, so he was discharged to the streets. Before that, he had a small place, but it wasn’t big enough for him, his wheelchair, and his partner. Because of the situation, he didn’t qualify […]
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Christopher was enjoying life working at and living on a farm, and then one day the farm was sold. He had no place to go, the farm was his home. Camping became his only option, but that was scary. Soon he decided to try out living in a shelter, and that worked out for a
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Michael had been living at a halfway house for over a month when he came to Goodwill’s Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) in July 2024. Before this he had been incarcerated and did not know where to look for help at first, because he had very limited resources. But he knew that he needed
The North Idaho Veterans Stand Down is a resource, health and benefits fair for all veterans and their families. Admission requires a military ID, VA ID, or DD214. Services include: VA medical, counseling, VA benefits advocacy, employment opportunities, legal services, veterinary care, bike repair, hair cuts, dental services, and stop by our Supportive Services for
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All Administrative, Workforce and Family Services, and Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) offices will be closed Monday, February 17th in observance of Presidents’ Day. All retail and donation centers will be open and operating at regular hours.
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The following offices will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Day: All Workforce and Family Services (WFS) offices All Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) offices The Career and Resource Center in Spokane, Washington All Administrative Offices All retail and donation centers will be open and operating at regular hours.
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After being forced into early retirement due to health concerns, Ray had to close his business and struggled financially. Living off his Social Security wasn’t enough to comfortably live. Goodwill’s Supportive Services for Veteran Families program helped Ray into stable housing and helped him gain more of his veteran benefits. Read his success story and learn how Goodwill can help you, too.
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Happy holidays! Goodwill will be operating with holiday hours on the following dates and times: Friday, December 22nd: All administrative, Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF), and Workforce & Family services offices will close an hour early. Sunday, December 24th: All retail and donation centers will close at 4 PM. Monday, December 25th: All locations
“I’ve got a place to lay my head that I can call my own. That’s huge for me!” -Tim A Turning Point: Tim’s Release From Prison After spending 22 years behind bars, Tim’s release from prison marked a turning point in his life. But he struggled to find stable housing upon his release. With no
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Veteran homelessness is an issue that plagues our society, leaving those who have served our country without stable housing. But stories like Brian’s remind us of the power of organizations like Goodwill in making a difference. Discover how together, we can help change the lives of veterans who face the harsh reality of homelessness. Brian
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