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 human resources and business management.…
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 that to her childhood as…
20-Year Navy Veteran Brings Leadership Skills to Goodwill
August 8, 2018
During his 20 years in the U.S. Navy, Roosevelt Grandberry served at naval installations on five continents and sailed across the Equator twice. “I went to a lot of bases,…
Goodwill Associate Wins Three Medals, Including Gold, At Special Olympics USA Games
July 16, 2018
Richard Cuevas, a Goodwill associate at the Petersburg retail location, cannot walk around the store without sounding like a champion. The three medals he won at the 2018 Special Olympics…
Goodwill Vocational Programs Help New Father Earn Work Experience and Teach Others
July 2, 2018
2018 is a year of firsts for Philip Sawyer. He welcomed his first child, bought his first car and moved into his first apartment. The Portsmouth native said his job…
Justice-Involved Youth Get A Fresh Start Through GoodPath Program
June 19, 2018
*Editor’s Note: For privacy reasons, participants’ names were changed and their faces were blurred in photos Four participants in Goodwill’s inaugural Goodpath program —which provides a career pathway aimed at…
Associate with Down’s Syndrome Thrives at Goodwill, Marking 25 Years of Service
June 18, 2018
Mothers and sons often have a special connection. For Randy Revell and his mother, Edna Revell, their bond has been virtually unbreakable since Randy’s birth nearly half a century ago.…
Goodwill Associate Wins Award for Outstanding Community Service
June 15, 2018
The Chesterfield Education Foundation (CEF) has chosen Vincent Ellis White, Goodwill’s program manager for Group Supported Employment, as a 2018 recipient of its annual Bravo! Award. The award recognizes the…
From Adoption to Acceptance: Young Man Thrives After Joining The Goodwill Family
May 29, 2018
“My adoptive parents didn’t want to live with me anymore. I couldn’t be perfect, so they essentially gave me back,” said Cole Clarke. Recounting a story like his could bring…
GSI Associate Overcomes Disability, Turns Curiosity into Career Success
May 25, 2018
Nathan Cherry, a die-hard Boston Celtics fan, barely contained his excitement when he attended his first Celtics basketball game in April. “It was awesome. I went with my family and…
