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Goodwill of Orange County | From Service to Strength: Melanie’s Journey of Resilience and Renewal

Melanie has worn many hats throughout her life and career—aviation structural mechanic, public education worker, civil servant, and now, Director of Operations at The National Veterans Foundation. Her journey has been marked by both triumphs and trials, and along the way, Goodwill of Orange County’s Tierney Center for Veteran Services has played a meaningful role
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Goodwill of Orange County | Chevron Grant Fuels Workforce Development at Goodwill of Orange County

Goodwill of Orange County is proud to announce a generous $25,000 grant from Chevron to support and expand its Workforce Development Programs. This funding is part of Chevron’s commitment to improving quality of life through workforce and economic development initiatives. The grant will enable Goodwill OC to refine and scale its programs that provide comprehensive
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Goodwill of Orange County | Kirk’s Sweet Success: How a Pilot Program and a Cookie Shop Are Baking Up New Futures

For many adults with developmental disabilities, the journey to meaningful employment is often met with systemic barriers and limited opportunities. However, a groundbreaking pilot program from Goodwill of Orange County, in partnership with the Regional Center of Orange County, is changing that narrative—one success story at a time. The pilot program operates under Goodwill of
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Job Club Q&A With Jeffery

Today’s Job Match Q&A, we get to meet Jeffery! Discover how Jeffery became a Caregiver with the help of Goodwill OC Employment Works. My name is Jeffrey, and I work at Amada Senior Care as a Caregiver. I felt that I had a weak employment history, a large gap in employment, and problems with speaking
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Goodwill of Orange County | Goodwill Week 2025: Shining a Light on the Mission

Every year, during the first full week of May, Goodwill® organizations across the U.S. and Canada come together to celebrate Goodwill Week. This special week highlights our collective mission of helping people achieve their goals through personal support, work experience, and career development. This year, Goodwill Week runs from May 4-10. Throughout the week, Goodwill
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Job Club Q&A With Andrew

Today’s Job Match Q&A, we get to meet Andrew! Discover how Andrew became an Associate with the help of Goodwill OC Employment Works. My name is Andrew, and I work as a backroom Associate at TJ Maxx.  Thinking that I was out of shape to be able to handle the physical demands of working. They
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