Florida Welder and Family Forge a New Life
In 2001, Chris' husband abandoned her and their two sons, leaving in his wake an emotionally scarred and destitute family. It was a watershed moment for Chris - one that would, for good or bad, touch every moment of her life to follow.
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Night Shift Supervisor Overcomes Obstacles To Learning
As a child, Paul's teachers told him that he couldn't learn - and he believed them. Today, thanks to Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries in Boston, Paul has not only proved that prediction wrong, but he is also supervising others as they learn the skills that he has come to master.
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Living the American Dream in Kentucky
Andres came to the United States to work. In Toluca, Mexico, where he lived, people returning from the United States had described the “American dream” to him, and Andres wanted to follow that dream. He and his wife Maria set off on their journey to Kentucky, where a distant relative lived. Neither could speak any English, and Maria was pregnant. “It was a very difficult trip but not impossible,” says Andres.
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Texas Man No Longer in the Rough
Homelessness, drug addiction, incarceration, low self-esteem and a nonexistent work history. These were all states that described Javier when he hit rock bottom and realized his life could not continue in that direction
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Altered Career Plan Nets Noble Contributions
Tim always worked hard for what he wanted. He earned his high school diploma, and developed an ambitious career plan to be a congressional representative's aide in Washington, DC. Born with cerebral palsy, his career path wasn't easy, and following a nervous breakdown during his senior year in college, doctors told him he would never hold a job. But he finished his degree in political science and then turned to Goodwill for help finding work.
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