Goodwill of Orange County I Jodean’s 30 Year Journey with Goodwill OC
When Jodean Hudson started working for Goodwill of Orange County 30 years ago, she didn’t expect to stay as long. As a 23-year-old college student, she began her journey at Goodwill OC as a Senior Employment Training Specialist for Supported Employment, Goodwill OC’s workforce development program for adults with disabilities. She quickly fell in love […]
Goodwill of Orange County | Your Donations Start The Cycle Of Good
For 100 years, your donations have fueled our mission at Goodwill of Orange County! Donating to Goodwill OC is more than just clearing out your closet or garage; it’s about making a tangible difference in our community. Who would have known your gently used clothing, housewares and electronics could hold so much power? Every dollar […]
Job Club Q&A With Floree
Today’s Job Match Q&A, we get to meet Floree! Discover how Floree’s journey as an Employment Specialist at Goodwill of Orange County has impacted her life. 1. What is your first name, where do you work, and what is your job title? My first name is Floree, and I work for the Goodwill Employment WORKS […]
Goodwill of Orange County | Beth & The Deaf Services Program
Beth Hostetler has dedicated nearly 35 years to helping the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing communities access meaningful career opportunities. She has been instrumental in providing training and skills development for thousands of individuals over the past three decades. As a Deaf individual herself, Beth knows firsthand the challenges her community faces when it comes to finding […]
Job Match Q&A With Rick
Rick serves as an E-Commerce Clerk at Goodwill of Orange County, supporting their ShopGoodwill.com’s orders and listings. Initially facing challenges reintegrating into the workforce, Rick found support through Goodwill’s Employment WORKS program. Delve into Rick’s journey back into the workforce in this Q&A session! 1) What is your first name, where do you work, and what is […]
Job Match Q&A With Danae
In this Job Match Q&A, we had the opportunity to meet Danae, a Peer Mentor at College Community Services who received support from Goodwill Employment WORKS. 1) What is your first name, where do you work, and what is your job title? My name is Danae. I work at College Community Services, a subsidiary of […]
Goodwill of Orange County | Providence St. Joseph Hospital’s Commitment to Inclusion & People
In March of 2016, Goodwill of Orange County and Providence St. Joseph Hospital in Orange started a powerful partnership to create a more inclusive and caring workforce in Orange County.” By joining hands, Goodwill OC and St. Joseph’s goal was to provide unique career opportunities in the healthcare industry for individuals with diverse abilities. Their […]
Goodwill of Orange County | Scott’s Journey With Goodwill OC
From a young age, Scott G. had big dreams of one day being a writer. It wasn’t until later in his life that he felt confident enough to pursue that dream. Scott pursued a degree in creative writing along with taking various writing and poetry classes. At the same time, Scott needed to provide for his family […]
Goodwill of Orange County | Julie & Ashley – The Dynamic Duo
Bubbly. Friendly. Driven. Three words to describe Julie. In 2020, she came to Goodwill of Orange County ready for new opportunities and readyto work. Through Goodwill OC’s Project SEARCH program, Julie was matched with a year-long internship at Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC). There she learned about working in both food services and hospitality. […]
Goodwill of Orange County | Edwards Lifesciences & The Abilities Program
Since 2021, Edwards Lifesciences has been a proud employer partner to Goodwill of Orange County. Edwards Lifesciences is an Irvine-based, global leader in patient-focused medical innovations for structural heart disease, as well as critical care and surgical monitoring. Driven by a passion to help patients, the company collaborates with the world’s leading cliniciansand researchers to […]
