Ex-Offenders Reform Their Lives through Work
Roy's job at HearthBread BakeHouse in Spokane, WA, is the second chance the 48-year-old is determined not to lose.
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Growing Hispanic Communities Connect to Job Opportunities
The working class community of Berea, South Carolina, is home to many young, single mothers who need jobs, and last year, Goodwill Industries of Upper South Carolina officials decided the community was a good spot for a new Goodwill retail store and job center.
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Seniors Stay on the Job Thanks to Goodwill
Whether it’s because of financial necessity or a desire to stay active in the work world, many people opt to stay in the workforce well into their 60s and 70s. Yet, many of these individuals are faced with having to upgrade their skills or learn completely new skills to remain competitive.
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Changing Tomorrows for Youth, One Day at a Time
When Joe walked through the doors of Goodwill Industries of Central Wisconsin in Menasha two years ago, the staff didn't know what to do with him.
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Goodwills Recycle and Refurbish Computer Donations
Each year, tens of millions of computers, televisions and other electronic products are discarded. With an estimated 500 million computers becoming obsolete by 2007, and millions more microwave ovens, stereos and televisions finding their way to the trash heap, communities are seeking economically and environmentally sound ways to recycle and reuse these products.
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