Guadalupe was diagnosed with Down Syndrome at birth, and later Mild Intellectual Disability Disorder. After graduating high school, Guadalupe joined the Goodwill S.T.A.R.S. program to learn life skills to achieve her maximum independence.
Category: The Goodwill Blog
Partnering for Financial Literacy
To extend our mission service reach in the communities we serve, Goodwill Industries-Suncoast (St. Petersburg, FL) is partnering with Junior Achievement of Tampa Bay to operate a “storefront” at Junior Achievement’s new Finance Park.
Top Five Tips for Making Halloween Costumes More Treat Than Trick for Your Pet
Dressing up as your favorite pop culture icon or well-loved classic, like a zombie or ghost, is a great way to celebrate Halloween. But costumes are not just for people anymore.
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Moving for a Job? Five Factors to Consider
Opportunities for a job – or a better job – vary by community. No matter your education or skills, finding work may depend on location.
4 Easy Ways To Transition Your Home Into A Cozy Fall Oasis – Without Breaking The Bank
Just a little bit of decoration can go a long way to welcoming the transition of a new season into your home.
Goodwill Celebrates Workers with Disabilities
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), an annual opportunity to celebrate the contributions of workers with disabilities and educates about the value of a workforce inclusive of their skills and talents.
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My Story: Randie Vines
Plenty of people have had to fight their way to independence when they have a disability that prevents them from gaining meaningful employment. But, it takes a special kind of person to have to move forward with both a disability and a barrier. This was the experience of Randie Vines.
Self-Employment Pros, Cons and Resources
Have you ever thought of starting your own business? Many people have. Before you make the move to self-employment, there are things to consider.
Orange is the New Orange
Orange is the new Orange. Not on board yet? OK, hear me out. Orange is the one color that’s really, truly underappreciated.
Happy New Fiscal Year!
Tuesday, October 1st marked the start of the Jewish new year and a new fiscal year for the federal government.
Why Do We Work?
Why do we work? It seems like a simple question. However, there is more to it because we have different motivations.
Tabletop Blues
As summer quickly fades into cooler nights, and the fall colors start to take hold, I’ve already begun to think about how we’re going to start prepping for indoor entertaining again, and -- GASP -- the holidays.
