Jose had big plans. He wanted to be a doctor, and he was hoping to get a soccer scholarship to Vanderbilt University. But on June 4, 2007, his life was forever changed. Jose was jogging in Mount Pleasant when a driver of an SUV pulled over and demanded money. “When I told him I didn’t have any, he pulled out a gun and started shooting,” he said.
Goodwill’s free mission services are needed more than ever. Our career coaches are providing critical support services and case management via phone and Internet — as well as in person at our Career Solutions Centers — helping people in middle and west Tennessee get back to work. If you are able, please consider joining us in these efforts by making a monetary donation.
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Read MoreDuring Goodwill Week, our Career Solutions centers host job fairs, hiring events and workshops geared toward helping people connect with employers and find work in middle and west Tennessee.
LEARN MOREThe 2021 Community Impact Report lets you into the magic behind Goodwill's mission and how it is changing so many lives.
READ REPORTThe Impact Awards is Goodwill's annual awards celebration. The event recognizes and celebrates the power of work and its positive effect that ripples across not only the lives of individuals but also the community.
LEARN MOREWe employ more than 1,200 people and serve 48 counties throughout Middle and West Tennessee. We operate 29 retail stores, 2 outlets, 60 donation sites and 12 Career Solutions centers.
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Goodwill Career Solutions centers routinely host job fairs to connect those in need of work with employers hiring in a multitude of industries. Goodwill also conducts training classes and other events related to our stores, donation sites and mission.
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