by admin | Sep 10, 2019 | Success Stories
Working as a stocker for several years, Dorothy’s life changed when the company she worked for closed. As a displaced worker, Dorothy needed to find a new job. She was referred to Goodwill of Greater Grand Rapids‘ Visions Program, which assists individuals with...
by admin | Jul 11, 2019 | Success Stories
Bob was referred to the Offender Success program in May 2018, after his release from incarceration. In addition to spending time out of the workforce, Bob had health concerns that initially caused him to consider applying for supplemental security income support....
by admin | Jun 7, 2019 | Success Stories
Best places to start over. Those five words are what inevitably brought Aimathan to us. Born in New York to a struggling family, Aimathan was adopted and put into private school at a very young age. He was thought to have a mental disability due to his lack of...
by admin | Apr 11, 2019 | Success Stories
Before coming to Goodwill, Dexter struggled with grief, alcohol use disorder, and homelessness. Luckily, after a tough conversation with his sister, Dexter realized he needed to get help and turn his life around. After he completed an intensive treatment program and...
by admin | Feb 4, 2019 | Success Stories
Homeless and recently graduated from high school, Josh came to Goodwill of Greater Grand Rapids looking for stability. He was bouncing from shelter to shelter, searching for a sustainable job and steady housing. That’s when he heard about Goodwill’s ASSETS program, a...
by admin | Dec 14, 2018 | Success Stories
Times were very tough for Brad in 2014. His wife passed away, he needed to move out of the home they shared, and he was exhausted from struggling with substance abuse. Seeking change, Brad entered treatment and set a goal to get a job. A family member then told Brad...
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