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    Kenneth's Story
    • Jun 22

    Kenneth's Story

    Kenneth is a combat veteran who was referred to Goodwill’s Veterans Employment Services division in 2019. He worked with Goodwill's...
    Pathways to Success - Dan & Armen
    • Nov 10, 2021

    Pathways to Success - Dan & Armen

    "They say Goodwill changes lives. They helped us change our lives." Dan and Armen Mulumba arrived in the United States as refugees. They...
    Pathways to Success - Chelsea
    • Nov 10, 2021

    Pathways to Success - Chelsea

    "Life is 100% different from where I started until now - and I am happy!" Chelsea thought that graduating from college would mean she...
    Pathways to Success - Lawanda
    • Nov 10, 2021

    Pathways to Success - Lawanda

    "Goodwill taught me that all the work I did paid off. Look at me now!" Life had not always been easy for Lawanda or “Red” as she is...
    Pathways to Success - Jeff
    • Jun 17, 2021

    Pathways to Success - Jeff

    Jeff’s path began at Goodwill but led him to a place where he could concentrate on what was most important in his life – his children. As...
    Pathways to Success - Ellen
    • May 4, 2021

    Pathways to Success - Ellen

    All Ellen wanted to do in life was to find a job where she could "help people" and "make a difference". Ellen previously had difficulty...
    Pathways to Success - Tracy
    • Dec 2, 2020

    Pathways to Success - Tracy

    "Goodwill reminded me of who I am. I had purpose again. They restored my confidence and made me see what I’m capable of. “ Sometimes you...
    Achiever of the Year - Nicole White
    • Oct 9, 2019

    Achiever of the Year - Nicole White

    "My life is very different now. Goodwill helped me with a lot of things!" When you talk to Nicole White, one of the first things she’ll...
    Achiever of the Year - Donald Wallace
    • Oct 9, 2019

    Achiever of the Year - Donald Wallace

    "I can't say enough about the encouragement I received at Goodwill. They were always pushing me to see what more I can do." Donald...
    Achiever of the Year - Mark Palmowski
    • Oct 9, 2019

    Achiever of the Year - Mark Palmowski

    "Goodwill gave me the second chance I needed." Mark Palmowski is a United States Marine Corps veteran who served our country for four...
    Achiever of the Year - Andrew Givens
    • Oct 9, 2019

    Achiever of the Year - Andrew Givens

    "I am just so proud of myself which is something I've never felt before. My prayers are finally being answered and Goodwill is a huge...
    Achiever of the Year - Armando Diaz Flores
    • Oct 9, 2019

    Achiever of the Year - Armando Diaz Flores

    "Goodwill gave me an opportunity. This place is really a blessing for me." For most of his life, Armando Diaz Flores had worked in the...
    Achiever of the Year - Kenneth Wojtusiak
    • Oct 15, 2018

    Achiever of the Year - Kenneth Wojtusiak

    “Goodwill opened a lot of doors for me. They really want you to succeed.” Kenneth Wojtusiak is very open and honest about anything you...
    Achiever of the Year - Naney Rivera-Perez
    • Oct 15, 2018

    Achiever of the Year - Naney Rivera-Perez

    "If it wasn’t for Goodwill, I wouldn’t be here. They gave me the experience I needed to be where I am today.” To say that this past year...
    Achiever of the Year - Nicholas Notaro
    • Oct 12, 2018

    Achiever of the Year - Nicholas Notaro

    “Because of the training I received at Goodwill, I have a job I love.” Sometimes you don’t know that help is available to you until it’s...
    Achiever of the Year - Jessica Lundgren
    • Oct 11, 2018

    Achiever of the Year - Jessica Lundgren

    “I needed stability for me and my family, and thanks to Goodwill we’re getting there! Jessica Lundgren believes that “everything happens...
    Achiever of the Year - Cheryl Glover
    • Oct 10, 2018

    Achiever of the Year - Cheryl Glover

    “I felt like I mattered. The Goodwill staff took an interest in me and saw something I couldn’t see in myself regardless of my...
    Success Story - Joann
    • Jan 24, 2018

    Success Story - Joann

    Joann was struggling to find a job and realized she needed help. She contacted ACCES-VR (Adult Career & Continuing Education...
    Achiever of the Year-Herman Tate
    • Oct 17, 2017

    Achiever of the Year-Herman Tate

    “When you like to come to your job, it makes a big difference.” Herman Tate worked for nearly 30 years as a lead in the Shipping and...
    Achiever of the Year-Tim Straw
    • Oct 17, 2017

    Achiever of the Year-Tim Straw

    “My life has definitely changed. I felt helpless before, but now I have a sense of purpose because I’m gainfully employed.” Tim Straw is...
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