July 1, 2012 Danny’s Story

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For most people, there is one obvious reason to have a job: a paycheck. There’s nothing wrong with that.  We have to be able to provide for our loved ones and ourselves.  Clothing, food, shelter—these things aren’t free. Danny is no different.  He needs money.  He has...

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June 1, 2012 On Her Own Two Feet: Jamie’s Story

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Jamie was about to turn 40 when she reached a low point in her life. She had just gone through a divorce, and then she got mixed up in drugs. At the time, Jamie was living in Florida and working day labor, so she did not...

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May 1, 2012 LaDonis’s Story

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It isn't always easy to find a client who is comfortable on camera. Most of the time, we don't take into account how well a client will "perform" before we shoot video of them. The success story is too good to pass up, no matter...

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April 2, 2012 A Chance to Rebuild: Sabrina’s Story

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Drug addiction consumed 13 years of Sabrina's life. After a conviction and time spent in treatment centers, she came to Goodwill for help. Now living clean and sober, Sabrina is the assistant processing manager at the north Jackson store. "They saw something in me that I...

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March 6, 2012 Damian’s Story

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As a person who recently came from a news background, I have a deep down desire to tell stories. Heck, it may even be more than desire, it may just be written into my DNA. I believe that is why I fit in so well...

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February 8, 2012 Meet Penelope

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“Everyone has the same goals—to feel important and appreciated.” It was a slow and gradual transition from light to darkness for Penelope. Over the course of many years, retinitis pigmentosa robbed her of her eyesight. Without her sight, Penelope had to move on from...

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December 15, 2011 He not only found a job, he found much more. Meet Jose Ortega …

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There is patience and kindness in his voice as he works with clients trying to master their computer skills and need help with their job search.  “All you need to do is register on this log-in page,” he tells a woman in the computer room...

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