Temporary Store and Program Closures
To our Goodwill of Orange County Community, In immediate response to the County of Orange’s Health Officer Order, all Goodwill of Orange County retail locations, donation sites, distribution center and programs will be closed until further notice. We realize the impact these closures will have on our employees and our loyal shoppers and donors. Remote […]
To Our Veteran Community – Your Health and Safety is Our Priority
Veterans, Family Members and Partners of the Tierney Center for Veteran Services, In response to the evolving coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the Tierney Center has moved to limited operations. Our primary concern – now and always – is to safeguard our employees, as well as our clients. Most of the assistance we provide can be done […]
A Note to Our Goodwill Community About Coronavirus (COVID-19)
To Our Goodwill Community, Our priority – now and always—is the health and safety of our Goodwill team members, shoppers, donors, partners and their families. We continue to monitor the evolving updates related to coronavirus (COVID-19) and its impact on our local communities and are proactively doing everything we can to keep our stores open […]
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 […]
Ethan’s Life Changed Through the Power of Work
Soft-spoken and shy. Those were the two words most often used to describe Ethan – that is, until he was given the opportunity to work. In January of 2018, Ethan was selected to be a part of Goodwill of Orange County’s Project SEARCH program, a one-year training and education program in partnership with UCI Medical […]
Five Questions With: #OCGoodwill’s President and CEO Nicole Suydam
Name:Â Nicole Suydam Title:Â President and CEO Years working at Goodwill of OC:Â One year on October 15 What is your favorite part about working at Goodwill? Seeing the impact of our work directly as people with disabilities and other barriers are working throughout our Goodwill locations, always with a smile and so excited to be working. What […]
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 […]
#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 […]
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 […]
