Help support Goodwill's youth mentoring, adult job training and career development programs benefiting people with disabilities and economic disadvantages. Every dollar will help those in need gain new career skills, setting them on the path to independence!
Testimonials
Jeff and Darell are prime examples of recent participants in Goodwill's
LIFT IT Training and AgrAbility programs. As a young boy, Jeff showed
a great fascination and natural talent for information technology/IT and
after graduating from high school he decided to further his passion and
enroll in a technical school. Unfortunately, that passion quickly faded
due to the school's impersonal and formal structure. Jeff eventually
dropped out of class and abandoned his dreams of becoming an IT
professional.
At the age of 30, Jeff was tens of thousands of dollars in debt, living
paycheck-to-paycheck with no ambitions or career opportunities in sight.
Thankfully, Jeff was introduced to Goodwill of Colorado's IT Training
program and enthusiastically plugged back into his passion-graduating
with three professional certifications and securing a well-paying and
rewarding job. Jeff overcame his barriers to employment and found
success … and it started with you!
In 2010, Darell was working as a prison guard when he sustained severe
injuries while restraining an inmate, leaving him partially disabled and
ending his career. Darell's injuries also impacted his second job and other
means of income-running a ranch and horse hotel. Thanks to the
generous support of individuals like you, Darell was referred to Goodwill's
AgrAbility program where he received a wide range of resources, including
hands-on support and adaptive equipment, so that he could continue
working in the agriculture field.
Since his introduction to Goodwill's AgrAbility program, Darell has been
able to obtain a utility task vehicle addressing his mobility issues, along
with a powered wheelbarrow and other essential tools of the trade assisting
him with his day-to-day work functions. Darell is now able to work and
live more independently, and it started with you!