April 25, 2022
Congressman Lou Correa Awards $300,000 to Tierney Center for Veteran Services to Expand Veteran Service Center & Community Collaboration
Funding Helps Vision for Tierney Center as Central Resource for Veteran Service Providers and Veterans Come to Life
July 30, 2021
Hiring Veterans: A Simple Guide for New Business Owners
Article contributed by Ed Carter, founder of AbleFutures. Veteran unemployment rates have been in decline in the last few years. And then the pandemic started. Just when more business owners began to realize the benefits of hiring ex-military, the crisis took a toll on most small enterprises, forcing them to close temporarily or entirely.
December 11, 2019
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...
May 27, 2019
Wishing You All a Worthy Memorial Day
Today is Memorial Day. For many Americans, it’s simply a long weekend, a vacation time. Greetings of “Happy Memorial Day” can be heard at backyard barbecues and on the beach. This is all good, as we should celebrate the freedom to pursue happiness in our lives and thank those who serve our great United States....
January 29, 2019
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...
July 14, 2018
2018 GOODWILL GOLF INVITATIONAL
Goodwill of Orange County hosted its annual Goodwill Golf Invitational on Monday, June 11 at the renowned Pelican Hill Golf Club in Newport Coast. More than $185,000 was raised at the invitational to support Goodwill’s Tierney Center for Veteran Services, a comprehensive resource connecting veterans and their families to services that enhance their lives. More...
June 4, 2018
THE PERFECT DUO – AATIF AND CARMELO
Aatif, a disabled United States Naval Air Force Veteran, came to Goodwill of Orange County’s Tierney Center for Veteran Services seeking assistance to achieve his career goals and move toward self-sufficiency. Through the Tierney Center’s employment and career counseling support, Aatif was offered an employment experience opportunity working with one of Goodwill’s various programs. In...
May 30, 2018
HAVE A “WORTHY” MEMORIAL DAY
When you talk about Memorial Day – it is common to hear about a long weekend, boating at the lake, and family and friends at backyard BBQs. Greetings of “Happy Memorial Day” and “Thank you for your Service” pass to our veterans in person and across social media. This is all good, as we should...
February 2, 2018
HOW THE TIERNEY CENTER CHANGED VINCE’S LIFE
Unhappy with his previous job in the civilian sector, Vince came to the Tierney Center for Veteran Services seeking help and resources to find new employment. With only $10 to his name, a struggling relationship with his family and unfulfilling attempts bartending and driving for Uber, Vince knew he had to make a change. He...