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At a young age, Edward faced challenges that could have defined the rest of his life—drug use and gang violence. He describes that time as “dark,” a period where hope felt out of reach. But everything changed when he found a second chance through Goodwill of Orange County’s LifeLaunch Grow Program. This program is more

Ready to jump-start your career?Goodwill of Orange County is a new partner in Orange County United Way’s UpSkill OC program, joining forces to help more people connect with their dream careers. UpSkill OC is a free program for young adults (ages 18–28) designed to help them secure meaningful employment and build a successful future. Why

Have you started decorating for the holiday season? Goodwill of Orange County is here to help you get inspired! This year, the big trends are thrifting and DIY holiday decor—bringing creativity, sustainability, and festive charm to your home. 💙 Why Goodwill OC? When you shop and thrift with Goodwill of Orange County, you’re doing more

The holiday season is here—and Goodwill of Orange County is ready to help you make it magical! This year, skip the stress and embrace the joy of thrifting. Shopping secondhand means choosing sustainability, giving back to the community, and finding gifts that truly tell a story. Did you know? 94 cents of every dollar spent

Alex grew up browsing the aisles of Goodwill of Orange County thrift stores. Today, life has come full circle as Alex proudly works as a Sales Associate at Goodwill OC’s flagship store in Santa Ana. But that’s just the beginning of Alex’s journey with Goodwill OC. Through the organization’s Career Pathways Program, Alex is on

Sue and Dorthy share a powerful bond: both are mothers of young men who have spent the past year as interns in Goodwill of Orange County’s Project SEARCH program. Through this experience, they’ve witnessed not only the growth of their sons—but also their own transformation as parents. Project SEARCH provides non-paid internships for adults with