The Many Faces of New Lives 

Giving items you no longer need to your local Goodwill helps people right in your community pursue a whole new life. That’s because proceeds from the sale of your donations are used to support people with the kind of training, development and employment that allows them to self-empower into brighter and more hopeful futures. Learn more about some of the amazing individuals who have changed their lives with the help of generous donors like you.

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Andrea

After sustaining an injury in the U.S. Air Force, it was hard for Andrea to find a full-time job. The resources at Goodwill helped her find what she needed and even pay it forward.

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Humberto

When Humberto came to the U.S. from Mexico, the language barrier and his disability made it hard for him to achieve the independence he wanted. A job at Goodwill was a game changer.

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Syeda

Syeda is a hard worker, but before Goodwill, she was on the verge of burnout. With the help of her career coach, she was determined to find a sustainable way to support her family.

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Michael

ADHD made school a struggle for Michael. After graduation, he wasn’t sure what to do, but seeing his dad get support from Goodwill inspired him to try it, too.

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Rosa

With five grandchildren to support, Rosa needed a new career path with better pay and didn’t want to sacrifice time with her family. She found both with Goodwill.

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Jose

After a workplace injury, Jose could no longer send money back to his family in Mexico. He needed a new, stable job and came to Goodwill for a fresh start.

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Nicole

Nicole was ready for something new. When she started working at Goodwill, she realized she could pursue a brand new career path with a little help.

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Robert

Robert has always been a fighter. When his life went down a darker path, an unexpected death inspired him to turn his life around. All he needed was a chance.

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Sharika

Sharika’s life changed during the COVID pandemic. As a single mother, losing her job introduced several new challenges that a Goodwill career specialist helped her overcome.

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Discover how your donations lead to self-empowerment.