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Goodwill NCW Mission Blogs
Goodwill NCW mission blogs showcase our mission in action with stories about neighbors in your community. Read on to see how our mission impacts your neighbors.
Jen makes it her career to inspire others
Jen Meisner has a unique ability for encouraging others’ growth. She first discovered her skills while she was a
Tina finds her voice and pays it forward
Tina Wiley has always dreamed of being an advocate for people with disabilities. As a person who uses a wheelchair,
Green Bay West Goodwill team doesn’t let barriers get in the way of opportunity
In January 2021, leaders met with an employment consultant looking to get her client, Damian, started at Goodwill through a
The sky’s the limit at Ashwaubenon Goodwill
The Ashwaubenon Goodwill’s approach to serving program participants is opening up opportunities for individuals and for the store. Their efforts
Job coaches help participants reach their full potential
Goodwill NCW provides pathways to individuals who are underserved, underrepresented and disadvantaged who have a goal of building skills that
Work experience proves vital for cashier at Stevens Point Goodwill
Hailey, who started as a program participant in 2020 at the Stevens Point Goodwill, has become a reliable part-time cashier
Neenah team member pushes beyond limits
Rebecca Thuot, Neenah Goodwill Store Team Leader, is a big believer in working with community partners to create an inclusive
Rib Mountain Goodwill team member who lost his sight finding his way
At the Rib Mountain Goodwill, where there’s a will there’s a way. “One of our biggest success stories is Mark,”
La Crosse team members gain skills, confidence and friendship
Another chapter has been written in the beloved story of George and Taylor. George, who is blind, started coming
Grand Chute Goodwill team members making an impression
Two former program participants who are assets to the Grand Chute Goodwill. These Goodwill team members are making an impression
Growth through programs and independent living leads to hiring
Matthew’s growth through programs leads to hiring with Goodwill. Matthew came to the Neenah Goodwill through the School-to-Work program, which
Middle-schooler makes amends through Goodwill NCW’s restorative justice program
Read Dani’s Letter The Fuchs family of Merrill was introduced to the restorative justice process after a vandalism incident
A Goodwill Story — Daniel from Rhinelander
Goodwill mission story of Daniel. The Rhinelander Goodwill gained a successful team member when they saw a program participant for
How to avoid elder financial abuse
Elder financial exploitation, which has been referred to as a crime of the 21st century, is a growing form of
Tomah Goodwill team member grateful to another for saving her life
Dawnette and Marissa were simply acquaintances and coworkers, but that changed on Jan. 18. Marissa, 26, was sitting in the
School-to-Work students excelling at Lake Hallie Goodwill
School-to-Work students excelling at Lake Hallie Goodwill, their pride and accomplishments runs deep. Between the two local high schools, the
Team member with visual impairments part of success in Antigo
As a team member with visual impairments, James Randel relies on his other senses to help him do the work.
Team member has place to live, with help from Goodwill NCW program
Sarah with her daughter at their apartment. Sarah, a team member at the Lake Hallie Retail Store, can
Work experience program leads to employment for new Rhinelander team member
When Daniel joined the Rhinelander Retail Store through an 18-month work experience program through Goodwill NCW’s partnership with Inclusa and