January 29, 2019
ILDEFONZO FINDS CAREER AND COLLEGE SUCCESS
Ildefonzo proudly served in the United States Air Force as a Special Purpose Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance Journeyman for more than five years. After his service, Ildefonzo enrolled in the engineering program at Cerritos College and earned a certificate in Engineering Design Technology and an Associate in Arts in Engineering Design Technology. Without slowing down...
January 25, 2019
New Year, New You with #OCGoodwill
The new year is upon us and that means resolutions, clean slates and a restored amount of willpower to start the year on an active and healthy note. As you set your 2019 fitness goals in stone, check out your local Goodwill of Orange County store to score great deals on new workout gear. Confidence...
January 14, 2019
Explore shopgoodwill.com’s Treasures Today – Part Five
shopgoodwill.com brings thousands of one-of-a-kind Goodwill donations from across the nation together into one incredible online treasure box. Have you taken your love for Goodwill shopping into cyber space? shopgoodwill.com is the first and largest e-commerce auction platform created and operated by a nonprofit, Goodwill of Orange County. More than 120 Goodwill organizations nationwide list...
January 3, 2019
A POWER SANTA DOESN’T HAVE
By Nicole Suydam, President and CEO, Goodwill of Orange County One night a year, Santa flies through the sky, leaving trinkets under trees. Not to knock St. Nick, but the power you yield is far more impressive. You have the power to help 27,000 local veterans and people with disabilities achieve productivity and independence. You...
November 26, 2018
VINTAGE FALL FINDS WITH #OCGOODWILL
Holiday jingles are playing and Christmas lights are going up but, believe it or not, fall is still in full swing through the end of December! We have been inspired by the vintage craze this season. And let’s be honest, name a more iconic duo than #OCGoodwill and vintage fashion – you can’t! Check out...
November 14, 2018
#OCGOODWILL PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS FIND THEIR HAPPY PLACE IN ANAHEIM – AND IT’S NOT DISNEYLAND
Tropicana Inn & Suites and Camelot Inn & Suites in Anaheim were looking for committed and driven individuals to join their growing teams. It was then that the bustling hotels, located adjacent to Disneyland, turned to Goodwill of Orange County’s Community-Based Services and Supported Employment programs. OC Goodwill’s Community-Based Services program increases employment choices for...
October 26, 2018
EXPLORE SHOPGOODWILL.COM’S TREASURES TODAY – PART FOUR
shopgoodwill.com brings thousands of one-of-a-kind Goodwill donations from across the nation together into one incredible online treasure box. Have you taken your love for Goodwill shopping into cyber space? shopgoodwill.com is the first and largest e-commerce auction platform created and operated by a nonprofit, Goodwill of Orange County. More than 120 Goodwill organizations nationwide list...
October 18, 2018
UNIQUELY TAYLOR MADE: ALL THRIFTED FALL TABLESCAPE
This post is in partnership with Taylor Holleman of Uniquely Taylor Made. You all know I have a thing for old stuff. I have said it before, but I love making old look new and new look old. This all thrifted tablescape is a perfect combo of the two, using only items from my local...
October 12, 2018
TRICKS AND TREATS AT #OCGOODWILL
Halloween night is coming real soon In need of a mask or a new witch’s broom? Goodwill of Orange County has all you will need Be forewarned — your expectations we will exceed From steampunk to mystical, there is something for all So stop in before the 31st at nightfall! Check out the spooktacular costume inspirations...
October 3, 2018
FEELING EMPOWERED, DEVINA EXERCISES GREATER INDEPENDENCE
“When I am active, I notice a huge difference in overall activities, regular strengthening and improved balance,” says Devina Roblas, crediting Goodwill of Orange County’s Rogers A. Severson Fitness & Technology Center as the catalyst that allows her to stay fit. After experiencing a spinal cord injury that put her in a wheelchair, Devina could...