Goodwill NCW Mission Blogs

Katie Timmer became a program participant with Goodwill North Central Wisconsin (NCW) in June 2010, starting in the pre-employment training

Achieving financial stability is a marathon, not a sprint. Developing healthy money management skills doesn’t happen overnight, it takes time

 Dekamin was born in Congo, where he went to law school and had hoped to use his voice to

 When Mary Curtin, chief people officer, of 4imprint and a team member of Goodwill North Central Wisconsin connected nearly

Zach came to Goodwill NCW through a partnership with L.I.F.E. Academy in Green Bay and the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation.

Deb’s commitment to Goodwill NCW’s mission goes beyond the four walls of the Tomah Store. She has been instrumental in

 After completing the Project LIFE program, a program dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities gain valuable job experience and

 Among both customers and fellow team members at Goodwill North Central Wisconsin’s Outlet store, Norman “Norm” Parrotte is best

 Angela “Angel” Miller shares her life story with an open humility. “Most of my adult life was spent in

Managing money is a part of everyday life, whether you’re sitting down to pay bills, deciding if you should go

Celia has struggled with both medical and mental health challenges that at times have left her unsure of her future

Jeremy credits his time at Goodwill NCW for much of the good in his life today. “Goodwill means, to me,

Spring into less stress and more money management success this season! Our team of trained financial counselors on Goodwill NCW’s

 Roadblocks. Barriers. Challenges. There are many labels for the situations that get in the way of life goals. Pursuing

Every healthy nonprofit wrestles with a few critical questions over its lifetime. Among them are:   How do we know our

 From a very early age, Mason always expressed that he wanted to be a chef. As he completed his

The iconic picture of a good neighbor is one that is ready to lend you a cup of sugar when

Whether or not employees have the experience to comfortably navigate digital technologies, they are increasingly asked to hop on devices

The school year is just around the corner, and that means Goodwill NCW stores are getting ready to welcome high

 Ben was reluctant when he first thought about participating in an internship program called Project SEARCH, which prepares people

Taylor Devenport was born prematurely, leading to delays in her development. While attending Logan High School in La Crosse, WI,

Disability Pride Month is celebrated in July, the month that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was first signed into

 Tad has a wealth of knowledge and a variety of life experiences. He is a Veteran who served in

 AJ stands out among his peers as a hard worker with a big heart. When he was a junior,

The word inclusion is top of mind for many forward-thinking workplaces. But what does it look like day-to-day for people

 Matt’s journey with Goodwill NCW began in 2015 at a point in his life that he describes as his

Time flies when you love what you do. Just ask Tammie Penney, Goodwill NCW’s most tenured team member to date.

Marge Cockeram recently retired from the Eau Claire Goodwill after 17 years as a team member in production, the area

 Andrew Schleiss’ life was positively impacted by Goodwill Industries of North Central Wisconsin (NCW) even before he was hired.

 Jen Meisner has a unique ability for encouraging others’ growth. She first discovered her skills while she was a

Tina Wiley has always dreamed of being an advocate for people with disabilities. As a person who uses a wheelchair,

In January 2021, leaders met with an employment consultant looking to get her client, Damian, started at Goodwill through a

The Ashwaubenon Goodwill’s approach to serving program participants is opening up opportunities for individuals and for the store. Their efforts

Goodwill NCW provides pathways to individuals who are underserved, underrepresented and disadvantaged who have a goal of building skills that

Hailey, who started as a program participant in 2020 at the Stevens Point Goodwill, has become a reliable part-time cashier

Rebecca Thuot, Neenah Goodwill Store Team Leader, is a big believer in working with community partners to create an inclusive

At the Rib Mountain Goodwill, where there’s a will there’s a way. “One of our biggest success stories is Mark,”

 Another chapter has been written in the beloved story of George and Taylor. George, who is blind, started coming

Two former program participants who are assets to the Grand Chute Goodwill. These Goodwill team members are making an impression

Matthew’s growth through programs leads to hiring with Goodwill. Matthew came to the Neenah Goodwill through the School-to-Work program, which

Read Dani’s Letter   The Fuchs family of Merrill was introduced to the restorative justice process after a vandalism incident

Goodwill mission story of Daniel. The Rhinelander Goodwill gained a successful team member when they saw a program participant for

Elder financial exploitation, which has been referred to as a crime of the 21st century, is a growing form of

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, their pride and accomplishments runs deep.  Between the two local high schools, the

Sarah with her daughter at their apartment.     Sarah, a team member at the Lake Hallie Retail Store, can

When Daniel joined the Rhinelander Retail Store through an 18-month work experience program through Goodwill NCW’s partnership with Inclusa and