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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
#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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
FIVE QUESTIONS WITH: #OCGOODWILL’S SENIOR DIRECTOR OF HUMAN SERVICES RICK ADAMS
Getting to know Goodwill of OC’s Senior Director of Human Services Rick Adams. Name: Richard Roy Adams Nickname: Rick (sometimes spelled Rikk) or Roy Title: Senior Director of Human Services Years working at Goodwill of OC: 21 What is your favorite part about working at Goodwill? Nearly every day I get to work in small yet diverse […]
STANDING STRONG, BILL EXERCISES GREATER INDEPENDENCE
“It’s been a lot of hard work, but I am pretty independent now and the Goodwill Fitness & Technology Center has helped me tremendously,” says Bill Calliham reflecting on his past six years of membership. After being diagnosed with Guillan-Barré syndrome, the mobility of his arms and legs was greatly affected. Bill went from being […]
GOODWILL OF ORANGE COUNTY NAMES NICOLE SUYDAM AS PRESIDENT AND CEO
Goodwill of Orange County announced today the appointment of Nicole Suydam as president and CEO of the social enterprise organization. Suydam, who served nearly a decade as Goodwill of Orange County’s vice president of Development, has more than 20 years of management and leadership experience working with local and national nonprofits dedicated to meeting human […]
