July 15, 2019
2019 We Care Wednesday
The Orange County Fair has begun! You can get into the fair for FREE this year simply by giving back to your local community! As part of #WeCareWednesday, the OC Fair is partnering with several Orange County nonprofit organizations, including Share our Shelves, Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County, OC Food Bank, Think Together...
June 27, 2019
Patriotic Pride With #OCGoodwill
Oh, my stars & stripes – Fourth of July is almost here! Whether you’re going to a barbecue, picnic or pool party, show your patriotic pride with festive looks from Goodwill of Orange County. Check out what we discovered at some of our local stores! LITTLE FIRECRACKERS Looking for an outfit for your little one?...
June 4, 2019
Spring Fashion Finds with #OCGoodwill
The air is fresh, flowers have bloomed and the weather is starting to warm up – it must be spring! It’s time to replace those bulky winter sweaters with light and airy pieces for the new season. Lucky for you #OCGoodwill is here to help make your winter to spring wardrobe transition seamless and affordable....
June 4, 2019
#OCGoodwill Celebrates Goodwill Industries Week
Last week, Goodwill of Orange County celebrated Goodwill Industries Week. Observed the first full week of May since 1951, Goodwill Industries Week highlights the mission of Goodwill – helping people facing barriers find and keep meaningful employment. Instead of hosting a sale or a job fair, our top executives rolled up their sleeves to work...
May 27, 2019
Wishing You All a Worthy Memorial Day
Today is Memorial Day. For many Americans, it’s simply a long weekend, a vacation time. Greetings of “Happy Memorial Day” can be heard at backyard barbecues and on the beach. This is all good, as we should celebrate the freedom to pursue happiness in our lives and thank those who serve our great United States....
May 22, 2019
Goodwill of Orange County’s Difference Maker – Eric Bisaillon
Last month, one of our own, Goodwill of Orange County Business Development Manager Eric Bisaillon was recognized with the Chamber Ambassador of the Year Award at Santa Ana Chamber’s 2019 Difference Makers event. The annual event honors local business leaders and outstanding graduating students who are impacting our community in extraordinary ways. And that is...
April 12, 2019
Goodwill of OC Earns Four-Star Charity Navigator Rating
Goodwill of Orange County has again earned a four-star rating, the highest possible ranking, from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator. The four-star rating demonstrates our sound fiscal management practices and commitment to accountability and transparency. This is the sixth consecutive year we have earned the top distinction! Since 2002, using objective, data-driven analysis,...
March 26, 2019
Spreading Good at the Dan & Sheila Rogers Kindness Cafe
Dan and Sheila Rogers are the type of people you never forget. One encounter with them and you’re immediately enthralled by their kindness, their generosity, their commitment to serving others. As Goodwill of Orange County’s former CEO, Dan left an incredible mark on the organization. He established many of Goodwill’s key programs and initiatives, and...
March 1, 2019
ATEC Helps Lily Find Her Voice
Just before her 2nd birthday, Lily was diagnosed with Rett Syndrome, a neurological disorder that involves early regression in communication and motor abilities. It is associated with severe motor planning difficulties and apraxia, which impacts speech production and other motor movements. Her mother, Malin, remembers Lily slowly losing her words, and how confusing and scary...
February 12, 2019
Where is Lester?
At the Laguna Niguel IRS Office, there is one smile that, without fail, arrives to work every day. Behind this grin is an infectious joy that has garnered quite the reputation around the office. Not a day goes by where Lester’s presence and personality aren’t sought after and appreciated. With the help of Goodwill of...