"Why do you sell items you get for free?” is a question we often hear. The answer is simple: to help those who need us most. The revenue made from our retail stores funds Goodwill of Orange County's programs that help people in the community. Here’s what we’ve achieved so far from January to June 2024: 💙 Connected 799 individuals with soft skills training; 79 of those individuals have earned their work ready skills certificate 💙 Achieved 327 job placements 💙 Placed 26 justice-impacted individuals into jobs 💙 Assisted 1,306 veterans and their family members through outreach support, employment, and case management 💙 Helped 41 veterans obtain competitive employment with an average wage of $29.17 and weekly hours of 37.64 💙 Provided more than $33,000 in emergency funds to veterans 💙 Achieved 69 work experience placements through volunteer opportunities, Employment Situational Assessments, and paid internships 💙 Provided 154 individuals with work-ready clothing attire through Willy’s Closet 💙 Helped 12,968 individuals access quality groceries, fresh fruit, and meals through The Good Market/El Buen Mercado! food pantry 💙 Provided assistive technologies to 114 children and adults 💙 Assisted 455 persons with disabilities with community integration activities 💙 Helped 377 individuals with disabilities remain actively employed through job coaching services 💙 Helped 30 justice impacted young adults with job preparation services and support 💙 Provided 4,444 Deaf Interpreting Services to 415 individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing 💙 Helped 42 people understand and access their social security benefits as they returned to employment 💙 Provided career development services and personalized career navigation to 114 Goodwill of Orange County team members through our Career Pathways program For a century, Goodwill OC has been a cornerstone of support for the local community, dedicated to enhancing the lives of Orange County residents through comprehensive workforce development programs. Join us in furthering our impact in the community! #OCGoodwill #100YearsOfWorkingWonders
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