Sharing Goodwill: The Power of Food
Whether Roasted Pork Loin, Sautéed Seasonal Vegetables, or a Southwestern Salad, one thing is clear after listening to Bill Bracken: there is power in cooking food for others.   Join Goodwill of Orange County’s CEO, Nicole Suydam, on this week’s Sharing Goodwill podcast: a platform for uplifting stories of hope and good. This week, we are […]
Employee of the Month Four Times and Counting
In July of 2005, John Wong, an #OCGoodwill Supported Employment Program Participant, became a part of the Job Options team at Camp Pendleton Marine Base. Since that first day, John has worked well with his co-workers and his team and he continues to carry a positive attitude day-in and day-out. He learned his tasks quickly, […]
The Impact of a Job Coach
An open letter from Liz and Greg Iorio, parents of #OCGoodwill Supported Employment Program Participant Ben Iorio, about how his Goodwill job coach has positively impacted Ben’s life. Dear Goodwill of Orange County, I am writing to you about my son, Ben Iorio, who is on the autism spectrum and his job coach, Carlos Linos. […]
Partnership Spotlight: CHOC Hospital
Goodwill of Orange County and CHOC (Children’s Hospital of Orange County) have been partners for several years now. Currently, CHOC employs two Goodwill program participants within its Environmental Services (EVS) department. The management team at CHOC have made it a priority to ensure everyone is working well and safely during this pandemic. In the midst […]
Partnership Highlight: St. Joseph Hospital
#OCGoodwill’s partnership with St. Joseph Hospital spans for many years. Currently, the hospital employs two participants in a group setting and four participants in an individual setting. All six team members are in charge of different tasks within the Environmental Services (EVS) Department. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, fear set in with all […]
OC Goodwill Program Supports Mirtha’s Career Goals
Mirtha is a recent graduate from Goodwill of Orange County’s General Office Clerk program. In this course, she was able to create an impactful cover letter and resume and develop professional communication and technical skills. She looks forward to applying her new job skills to achieve her career goals. GoodLearning Academy classes can help you […]
The Importance of Your Donations
Purpose. Pride. Dignity. These three words are the foundation that Goodwill of Orange County’s mission was built on more than 95 years ago. Making a donation to Goodwill helps fuel our mission and change lives in our community. When an individual with a physical disability is given his or her chance to thrive in the […]
Blake’s Life Changed Through the Power of Work
There are many defining characteristics of Blake. He is smart, kind and determined. His cerebral palsy is just one of several features that make him the person he is. With a degree from Chapman University in Legal Studies and a drive to work, you would think it would be easy for Blake to find a […]
Miles’ Hard Work Leads to Promotion
Miles is a capable, driven young man, who at 30 years old, wanted to work, but was having no luck finding employment. He did not view his cerebral palsy as a limitation, but many of the employers he was interviewing with did. That all changed in 2015 when he met Jay and Sammer, the owners […]
Two Exceptional and Compassionate Bank of America Student Leaders Intern at Goodwill of Orange County
Earlier this summer, Goodwill of Orange County partnered with Bank of America to provide an inside look at the organization through an engaging internship for two local high school students through Bank of America’s Student Leaders program. The philanthropic program offers young people in Orange County an opportunity to build their workforce and leadership skills […]
