Donor Stories
Learn how others have made an impact through their acts of giving to Goodwill Southern California and others.
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Dr. Geraldine Branch is a pioneer. She was the first African American woman to graduate from New York Medical College (Class of 1936). An obstetrician and gynecologist, she became a public health physician and a high school teacher.
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To gain job skills so that he could change the path he was on, Jason enrolled in occupational skills training at Goodwill. Once he graduated the program, he had many opportunities for employment.
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Yolanda came to Goodwill as a victim of domestic abuse and a single mother of two. She was seeking a way to provide for her family.
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While driving one day, Andre noticed Goodwill's Job Services Center. Every day, as Andre sought work, his wife, and sometimes his children, came to the center.
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Maggie was referred to Goodwill's employment services by the California Department of Rehabilitation. At Goodwill, she received extensive coaching and on-the-job support, as well as training to improve her skills.
Gift Examples
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After working for decades as a pediatrician in a small rural town, Patricia was ready to retire.
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Mary grew up on a farm. When her parents passed away, she inherited the farm. Now, several developers would like to build homes on the farmland.
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Susan and Kevin bought their first home many years ago. They had planned to build a second home so that their children could spend their summers along the lake.
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As is the case with many families, there are times each year when Jim and Sharon focus their attention on gift giving.
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Several years ago Larry and Allison invested $30,000 in what they believed to be an attractive stock. It turned out to be a very wise decision.
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Lewis is a 54-year-old executive at a large healthcare company. He purchased company stock during years when the stock price was low, and now the stock has grown substantially.
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Nancy and David were dedicated volunteers. Over the years, they had seen many individuals helped by the good work of their favorite charity.
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Jonathan purchased a home many years ago for $80,000. The home has appreciated substantially over the years and is now worth $420,000.
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Thomas was a widower who had a great love for Goodwill So Cal. As an individual who had directly benefited from our work...
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Luke and Candice spent many years volunteering and supporting their favorite charity. They wanted to give back in a way that would help fulfill its mission.
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While visiting the Wills Planner on her favorite charity's website, June, a surviving spouse, came across the idea of a Give it Twice Trust.
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Joe and Kathy worked for years building their nest egg for retirement. They also want to provide for their children.