Tasha’s Story
Through Goodwill's programs, I've gained confidence, learned new skills, and found a path that's helping me grow and move forward.
Mission Moment
Meet Derek
Derek had no money to renew his driver’s license, repair his car, or buy a phone when he came to Goodwill’s GoodWORKS Career Center.
For months, Derek poured his energy and time into finding employment. At GoodWORKS, he developed his resume, conducted online job searches, called potential employers, and practiced interviewing using free GoodWORKS resources like career coaching, computers, and telephones. Though he faced many rejections, Derek kept looking for work.
Finally, an employer made a good call and hired Derek. He earned a job! The work is intense and requires long nights, but Derek is sticking with it and taking the opportunity to earn overtime pay.
Derek visited GoodWORKS in June to show off his car, driver’s license, and cell phone. But the Power of Work doesn’t stop there – he has his own apartment now and can visit his daughter again. Nice work Derek!
Employment is More Than a Paycheck
It’s a resounding victory: for the individual, for their family, for their community. When jobs thrive, communities thrive.
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Every day when I was coming to Goodwill, I was getting some motivation. Through Goodwill, hopefully I will be able to find my way.
Jonathan’s Story
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