My Story: Daniel Watson

Daniel Watson, who is deaf, previously owned a vending machine business in Alabama; however, business slowed down and he began losing money. He closed the business and moved to Marietta, GA, where he worked several jobs for short periods of time but could not maintain employment.

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Goodwill® Is Going to the Hill!

Goodwill Industries International, Inc. (GII) is looking forward to conducting its sixth annual Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, April 17.  As Congress considers what can be accomplished before the elections, GII is working to ensure that our elected leaders recognize the resources that Goodwill’s enterprise, comprised of 158 community-based organizations, brings to the

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Georgia Goodwill® Job Fair Connects Job Seekers with More than 500 Opportunities

Fifteen companies at a Goodwill hosted job fair in Augusta, GA, last week were looking to fill more than 500 positions. More than 700 job seekers turned out for the event. “So many people are looking. I wanted to be here first thing,” said one job seeker.

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My Story: Gradlin Davenport

Gradlin grew up in a tough area of Shreveport, LA where gang influence, frequent fights and peer pressure took its toll. After dropping out of high school, Gradlin was arrested for robbery. While incarcerated, Gradlin become involved with Goodwill Industries of North Louisiana. Hear how Gradlin overcome his criminal background and is now on a path to success.

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