Goodwill Helping Dads to Get Back on Track
- Author Raychel Harvey-Jones
- Published June 15, 2017
- Word count 605
As Father’s Day approaches Horizon Goodwill Industries (Goodwill) is helping dads get back on track.
Father’s Day this year for Johnathon Harrell will be very different, and he says it’s all thanks to Goodwill. Harrell, a husband, and father of six will spend Father’s Day with his family now living in the countryside no longer confined to a small townhouse. He praises the work of Goodwill in the community.
Goodwill offers job training, from improving your resume writing skills to paid vocational training programs to preparing those who need help to get back to a full-time job. Programs designed to help those facing obstacles that you and I may not imagine. It could be a physical and mental disability or the hurdle of dealing with a criminal background. Goodwill’s mission is to break down the barriers that stop people living a happy fulfilled life, and that includes getting back into the workplace.
"I was first introduced to Goodwill through a pilot program through the Washington County Detention Center. I was incarcerated at the time, like many people I knew that Goodwill had thrift stores throughout the area, but that was the extent of my knowledge in what they did. At first, as part of the program, I processed goods while learning about workplace experience and the soft skills needed to be a productive part of the workforce. I had been in the workplace before I made my bad choices in life, so I was using the time to push myself and excel. I told myself this is who I am and I can be a valuable asset," says Harrell.
Harrell adds, "Having gone through the work experience program my ability and drive was recognized by Goodwill. I grew a real love for the mission of Goodwill. So I moved into almost a shift supervisor role, as a result of that I was able to get tuition reimbursement, so I went back to school and got my first degree in information technology. I worked back in our large processing area during college, and I applied for an IT position, and now I am a full-time employee as an IT Assistant."
Harrell is just one of thousands of success stories for Goodwill. As a young man, Harrell like many turned to drugs hoping it would get him through his tough teenage years but sadly it landed him behind bars. However, a Goodwill pilot work release program has helped to turn Harrell’s life around completely.
"Four years ago my life was very different. Without Goodwill investing and me and giving me some many opportunities in my life- I probably would be still looking for a job. I am a father, it's my job to provide emotionally and mentally for my family, and now I can do that. Being incarcerated puts up huge barriers and Goodwill helped me break those down. Goodwill helped me realize my growth value, and that's hard to realize when you are going through tough times. We have gone from being in a small cramped little townhouse to a larger home in the suburbs, and that is due to Goodwill believing in me."
"Goodwill takes the goodwill of others and sells the goods and then takes that revenue and repurposes those funds to help those in the community who need it. The funds they generate go back into helping people. It is not just making money off what people donate that money goes back into helping people gain skills, employment, and a whole new life. We help people rebuild their entire lives. Sustainability that's what Goodwill offers." Adds Harrell.
About Me:
Raychel Harvey-Jones is a British born writer now living the American dream. As a writer and producer Raychel has worked for NBC, Bloomberg, Accuweather, ABC News Now and more recently NBC in Washington DC. She is a contributor to the Neotrope® News Network and is now a contributor to California Newswire® , Buzzfeed, Curvy Magazine, Patch.com and The Baltimore Sun.
Article source: https://articlebiz.comRate article
Article comments
There are no posted comments.
Related articles
- 10 Benefits of Cycling for Kids’ Growth and Confidence
- 15 Social Media Habits That Actually Grow Your Audience
- What Great Corporate Photography Says About Your Brand
- How ASEAN Powers the World’s Supply Chain
- 🌿 Ginger: The Golden Root of Wellness and Vitality.
- “Beyond the Gavel: Cinema’s Most Compelling Courtroom Dramas.”
- Denzel Washington: Crafting a Legacy of Strength, Gravitas, and Change.
- Ginger: Nature’s Fiery Ally for Health and Vitality.
- The Data-Driven Dinner: How Hospitality Uses Analytics To Know You Better
- “Blood, Power, and Legacy: The Godfather Trilogy’s Triumphs and Tragedies.”
- The Healing Flame: Why Ginger Deserves Its Place Beside Turmeric.
- Visionaries Beyond Tomorrow: The Five Directors Who Reimagined Sci-Fi Cinema.
- The Timeless Power of Turmeric: Nature’s Golden Secret to Vitality
- New Port Richey Fl: Navy Vet found dead in Walk in Freezer.
- Golden Roots: How Turmeric Became the World’s Most Powerful Natural Healer.
- “Greta Gerwig and the Rise of Women Behind the Camera in Hollywood.”
- “The Crown of Cinema: From Citizen Kane to The Godfather.”
- The Miracle of Mother’s Milk: Unveiling the Lifelong Benefits of Breastfeeding.
- The Evolution of James Bond: Six Decades of Cinema’s Most Enduring Spy.
- Pumpkin Spice, But Make It Office-Friendly: A Beginner’s Halloween Makeup You Can Wear to Work
- The Man Behind the Cape: The Life and Tragic Fall of George Reeves.
- Is Learning to Drive in an Automatic Car Easier? — Expert Answers from Autogear Driving School Glasgow
- Nature’s First Superfood: Why Breast Milk Is the Ultimate Nourishment for Your Baby.
- Decorating the Humble Ranch House This Holiday Season with Vintage Carved Wood Furniture
- Personalized Carved Wood Doors: Your Gateway to Resort-Style Living at Home
- Cozy Neutrals and Natural Textures: Creating Your Deep, Lived-In Sanctuary
- Home for the Holidays: Creating Wholesome Spaces with Vintage Furniture and Antique Carved Doors
- Beyond the Buzzword: Understanding the Difference Between Ketosis and the Ketogenic Diet.
- The 24-290 mm Paradox: Why a 12× Zoom from 2001 Still Outresolves Today’s 8K Sensors
- The Power of Ketosis: Unlocking Your Body’s Hidden Energy Source.