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Old 02-03-2015, 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Pegamyheart View Post
I remain skeptical of their recent strategies.
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Originally Posted by cmfjr View Post
Yes, Goodwill has changed over the years but their maim mission hasn't. They are still the premier job training/coaching organization nationally for the disabled and under priviliged. As a parent of a disabled son, Goodwill was the "employer" who provided the basic job skills that allowed my son to become an independent member of society! As an employer, I was able to have their employees do the repetitive assembly tasks that complemented my companies offerings to my customers that would have been outsourced to a foreign country.
Many years later, I still donate my unwanted items to them so they can continue their mission of job training/coaching. I hope you will too!
Peg, did you read this post by Cmfjr?
Surely this heartfelt story will convince you that Goodwill is a worthwhile organization.
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