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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This Disability Pride Month, we want to thank the employers who believe everyone deserves a chance to work and succeed. Premier Manufacturing is one of those employers. Premier Manufacturing worked with Goodwill to create a job for Gary, an employment program participant. They were willing to try new things to hire him. His Employment Specialist
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Before coming to Goodwill, Terrell was having a hard time finding a job. He really wanted to find a job before summer started. The job search was hard. He struggled to find work that fit his schedule and needs. He felt lost and was not confident about job options. When Terrell started working with Goodwill, he received support that helped build his confidence and look into new
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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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We want veterans and their families to know they are not alone. Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) is here to help veterans who are homeless or worried about losing their housing. SSVF is Goodwill’s program for veterans and their families. We support veterans who are homeless or at risk of losing their housing. Our
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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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For many years, Trisha struggled with addiction and homelessness. She moved between the streets, treatment, short periods of recovery, and relapse. When she left treatment, not having a place to live or money made it hard to stay on track. The last time Trisha completed treatment, she knew she wanted something different. She reached out to Goodwill’s
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Before Alexya started working, her days felt quiet and heavy. She stayed home a lot, and her depression made it hard to feel hopeful. She dreamed of having a job one day, but that dream felt far away. Still, deep down, she wanted to work and be around people. About a year ago, Alexya joined
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