Goodwill of Orange County

Join Us as We Celebrate 100 Years of Working Wonders, Proudly Presented by Disneyland Resort! Since 1924, Goodwill of Orange County has been dedicated to providing career opportunities and empowering individuals in Orange County. We believe in the power of employment to transform lives and communities. Join us as we celebrate our legacy, proudly presented by Disneyland Resort, and look forward to continuing our mission for the next hundred years! Partner with us through sponsorship to make a lasting impact on our community's future, become a Centennial Gala Sponsor today!   To learn more about our sponsorship and underwriting opportunities, visit our event page: https://lnkd.in/g2sSs9GG    #OCGoodwill #CentennialGala #WorkingWonders #DisneylandResort

Meet Fady, a bright young man who faced challenges with communication. Fady and his mom reached out to the Assistive Technology Exchange Center (ATEC) at Goodwill of Orange County, where they received amazing support! 💙 The ATEC team provided an evaluation and helped Fady access the tools he needed to express himself. Now, thanks to a tablet with a special communication program, Fady can share his wants and needs more clearly than ever before! ️ Fady's mom is so grateful for ATEC's help. She says that Fady "always wanted to say more," and now, with this device, they can have meaningful conversations that improve his overall well-being. This is the power of technology and the incredible work our ATEC team does every day! 🙌✨

#DidYouKnow: The Goodwill OC Boutique in Huntington Beach used to be called Classic Closet Store? In 2015, we remodeled and rebranded to match our Tustin and Lake Forest boutique locations. 📍 Goodwill OC Boutique Huntington Beach 18631 Beach Blvd, Huntington Beach, CA 92648

Thank you to our Founding Corporate Work Study Partners! Their commitment empowers our students to gain valuable professional experience while earning a portion of their tuition through real work for real pay. Together, we are making a transformative difference. For more information please contact VP of Corporate Work Study Susan McKeever at smckeever@cristoreyoc.org or 714.439.9626 x301. #CristoReyOrangeCounty #CorporateWorkStudy #Partnerships #Education #EmpoweringStudents #InvestInTheFuture Founding Partners: BUCHALTER, A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION The Busch Group, LLC BYLT Basics Capital Group City of Hope Orange County Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach First American Fuscoe Engineering, Inc. Goodwill of Orange County Higher Ground Youth & Family Services Insight Investments, LLC Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD) Latham & Watkins Northgate Market PlaceWorks Providence Psomas Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange RT Specialty Sisters of St Joseph of Orange Slater Builders Inc. Snyder Langston Sperry Stantec Stovall's Hotels of Anaheim TAIT & Associates, Inc University of California, Irvine - The Paul Merage School of Business Woodside Credit Collector Car Financing

Flashback to 1970! ⏮🔎 The two-story, 97,000-square-foot Rehabilitation and Evaluation Center opened and dedicated by Governor Ronald Reagan! The Rehabilitation and Evaluation Center is #OCGoodwill’s first dedicated workforce development location, providing a place where people with disabilities could come to receive evaluation and services to help them on their individual career journeys. #100yearsold #ocgoodwill #goodwillhistory

A Fairytale Thrift Find! This radiant bride-to-be found her wedding dress for only $50 at our recent Bridal Pop-Up event in Fountain Valley! She scored a stunning Galia Lahav gown which is originally worth more than $5,000! Listen to her heartwarming love story and get inspired to discover your own dream dress at your local #OCGoodwill! #GoodwillBride #BridalPopUP #SustainableWedding

Goodwill of Orange County is #hiring a Speech Language Pathologist (Santa Ana) $83-100K Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/gZ4sP85P #nonprofitorganization

For more than 30 years, Goodwill of Orange County and the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) have partnered to create meaningful career opportunities for people with disabilities. Starting in 1990, this collaboration has grown to become a wonderful example of inclusion and support in the workplace. Goodwill OC participants Kenneth, Tim, Kevin, and Tom have dedicated 13, 19, 33, and 34 years to OCFA respectively. Their roles are essential, from managing inventory and deliveries to keeping the OCFA headquarters running smoothly. Their commitment and positive attitudes brighten the days of their coworkers and enhance the community spirit at OCFA. Guided by Goodwill OC job coach Eli, who found his own purpose through this program, these individuals are not just employees but integral members of the OCFA family. This partnership has not only changed their lives but also enriched the OCFA community, proving the power of inclusive employment. Through partnerships with employers like OCFA, more opportunities and more pathways to meaningful careers are created for everyone in Orange County. These partnerships are how Goodwill OC’s vision will become a reality – where Orange County is a caring and connected community where everyone has access to meaningful career opportunities. Learn more about hiring from Goodwill OC and creating opportunities for all: https://lnkd.in/gwZY_DEQ. #OCGoodwill #Inclusion #WorkforceDevelopment #CommunityImpact

Are you curious about what happens to your donations after you leave them in our care? Check out this powerful article by Edward Humes for Alta Magazine, who recently joined us for one of our monthly "See the Good" tours. Explore the story behind our operations and see the remarkable journey of how we transform 60 million pounds of items annually into revenue and opportunities that support our mission of providing career training and employment for individuals in Orange County. 🙌 Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gHQv2SrG. #ocgoodwill #seethegood

🎓🎉 Congratulations to our resilient Project SEARCH graduates from CHOC Children's! 🎉🎓 This incredible group embarked on their journey back in 2020, facing shutdowns and delays due to the pandemic. Despite the challenges, their dedication never wavered. With the unwavering support from Goodwill of Orange County, the interns resumed their 11-month internship in June 2023 and have now reached this milestone! Our cohort started with ten interns. Two moved on to exciting opportunities at Edwards Lifesciences, another pursued a job outside of Goodwill, and six persevered to complete the program. We're proud to say they are all now either employed or actively seeking employment and have come together to celebrate their amazing achievement!🌟 A heartfelt thank you to the steering committee, Bonnie Gillman, Arturo Cazares, Anita Kwon, Carlos Fonseca, Chrissy Gascon, Linda O'Neal, Elsa Nunez, Shari Yamamoto, Trinh Van Erp, Diana Nevarez, Richard (Rick) Adams, Kathi Millett, and Adriana Zamora. This amazing group met monthly and remained steadfast throughout the program closure. Your support was crucial in making this possible. Thank you all for your incredible commitment and support! Here's to the bright futures ahead for our graduates! 🌟👏 #ProjectSEARCH #CHOC