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 … Continue reading "20-Year Navy…
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 … Continue reading "Goodwill Associate…
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 … Continue reading "Goodwill Vocational…
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 … Continue reading "Justice-Involved Youth Get…
Associate with Down 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 … Continue reading "Associate with…
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! … Continue reading "Goodwill Associate…
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 … Continue reading "From Adoption…
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 … Continue reading "GSI Associate…
Long-Time GSI Associate Honored at Federal Installation for Dedication
May 14, 2018
Her co-workers affectionately call Karen Spruill the “Mother Hen,” and she said she claims the title lovingly. “I’m always trying to make sure everything is … Continue reading "Long-Time GSI…
From Jobless to Award-Winning Employee: Goodwill’s Hospitality Training Program
May 7, 2018
“I was in tears. I was so happy,” said Paul Calhoun, a housekeeping aide at the Holiday Inn – North Beach in Virginia Beach. He … Continue reading "From Jobless…
