Jason's speech impairment left him unsure of his abilities. Since beginning work in the scullery of the Charleston Naval Weapons Station Galley, Jason gained confidence and broken out of his shy demeanor.
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After an eye condition rendered Tim legally blind, he found himself without a job or a home. But through hardwork, determination and the support of Goodwill and the VA, he was able to overcome his obstacles and reclaim a vital role in the workforce!
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Before coming to Goodwill, Kim had a difficult time working in competitive employment. Since coming to Goodwill, she has bloossomed into a social butterfly and is successful in her position within the enclave.
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Fear over medical issues led Ann to bouts and depression and anxiety. But after 10 months of unemployment, Goodwill allowed her to realize her strength and ability to achieve her goals.
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After battling a drug addiction, Rayfield is clean and successfully employed.
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Before coming to Goodwill, Marjorie didn't have a job. But her diligence and determination has made her the successful worker that she is today.
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Through all of her struggles and challenges, Gloria was determined to overcome her barriers and to become successful at her job.
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Once shy and non-communicative, Nikki Benton has blossomed since coming to Goodwill.
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Leroy Tyler is an Army veteran who overcame barriers to homelessness, advancing age and chemical dependency to emerge as a success story in Goodwill's Operation Independence Program.
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Connie came back to Charleston from New Orleans looking for a fresh start on life. Alone and reeling from a failed marriage, she struggled to make ends meet and ended up depending on the welfare system.
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Medical issues and transportation may have deterred Greg, but a fierce determination and drive to succeed are the qualities that took Greg from unemployment to a training program with Goodwill and finally to competitive employment in the community.
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Mechelle Moultrie entered into a Work Program with Goodwill Industries in May 2000. Initially, this program allowed individuals with disabilities to work in an enclave and taught them how to sort and hang clothing, price wares and build pallets...all back room functions of a retail store.
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Carl Burbage is a wonderful example of someone who never allowed obstacles to get in the way of achieving his goals. Despite being diagnosed with developmental disabilities at an early age, Carl set his sights high.
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When Teresa Bosley smiles, you can't help but smile with her. One gets a sense that there are no obstacles that this lively lady cannot overcome; not a learning disability, a seriously ailing child or being displaced from a job that she held for more than eight years.
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Della Murray came to Goodwill through Retail University, an agency funded program that trains individuals in all aspects of the retail field and prepares them for employment.
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Frederick Miller came to Goodwill Industries of Lower South Carolina as a participant in the Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (HVRP). Frederick, a veteran of the Vietnam War, was honorably discharged from duty in the late ‘60s.
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Jermayne has been employed with Goodwill Industries of Lower South Carolina since March 2000. Referred for work services from the Charleston County Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (DDSN)...
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