RISING TO OVERCOME ADVERSITY WITH GOODWILL
March 3, 2020
Clarence Lomax found Goodwill’s employment services while looking to enter the workforce. After serving 19 years in prison, he was struggling in his search and … Continue reading "RISING TO…
SPEAKING THE LANGUAGE OF WORK IN SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT
February 17, 2020
Matthew Bowles is a bright 24-year-old man who has worked with Goodwill’s Individual Supported Employment program (ISE) since August 2018. The ISE program helps individuals … Continue reading "SPEAKING THE…
INTEGRATED GOODWILL SKILLS PROGRAM HELPS MAN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY LIVE FULLER LIFE
January 7, 2020
Anthony Southall doesn’t have a shy bone in his body and he loves to share his story. Seven years ago he was referred to a … Continue reading "INTEGRATED GOODWILL…
FROM HOMELESS TO SUCCESS COACH
December 2, 2019
After Overcoming Personal Barriers, Moody Joined Goodwill to Give Back to Those Facing Similar Challenges When Dorenzo Cyril Moody began working at Goodwill in 2014, … Continue reading "FROM HOMELESS…
HOMELESS VETERAN REBUILDS LIFE AFTER FINDING EMPLOYMENT THROUGH GOODWILL
November 14, 2019
After serving three and a half years with the U.S. Marine Corps, Silas Edwards found himself homeless, unemployed and struggling with depression. Edwards battled chronic … Continue reading "HOMELESS VETERAN…
Goodwill Program Empowers Associate to Expand Her Horizons
October 7, 2019
When Helen “Page” Powell joined Goodwill six years ago, she was looking for a “good, healthy change” which she found in a collaborative, supportive environment. … Continue reading "Goodwill Program…
CHANGE FOR WORK
September 16, 2019
Hampton Roads job seekers now have even more resources to get “job ready” thanks to Goodwill’s partnership with United Way of the Virginia Peninsula’s Women … Continue reading "CHANGE FOR…
Goodwill Job Search Comes Full Circle for Military Spouse
November 9, 2018
Patriece Fountain was on move number seven when she and her family came to Hampton Roads in October 2017. As a military spouse, this was … Continue reading "Goodwill Job…
Recruiter with Unique Tattoos Praises Goodwill on Acceptance & Inclusion
September 5, 2018
When it comes to hiring a new employee, Candace Bagley knows how to find talent. “I graduated valedictorian twice in college, earning two degrees in … Continue reading "Recruiter with…
Business Owner Who Lost Everything Rebuilds Life with Goodwill
August 13, 2018
Caren Pressley, an associate at Goodwill’s Short Pump retail store, does not know how to perform at a level less than a “10.” She credits … Continue reading "Business Owner…
