Today we will turn our focus to Tammy Dawson to learn about her journey and Goodwill’s role in changing her life for the better. Tammy is the mother of two sons, Chris and Bill. Events unfolded in their lives that landed them in the Hagerstown area. Not knowing many local people and without any recent job references, finding employment was proving to be a real struggle. Compound those barriers with a series of medical issues and it seemed that finding a job would be impossible. [Read more…] about Business Services Employee Spotlight- Tammy Dawson!
Keeping Warm with Lower Prices on Hot Items
We know how important it is to find quality items for your children at affordable prices. With that in mind, we have lowered the price on all children’s clothing size 4T and under to .99 each. [Read more…] about Keeping Warm with Lower Prices on Hot Items
Goodwill Does What!?!?!?- Washington County DSS
Welcome back! As you may know, my goal is to educate and excite you about all that Goodwill does for our community and what it can possibly do for you and/or your business. If this is the first blog you have read in this series, please feel free to see how it all got started from my first entry here.
This week we go to downtown Hagerstown, MD to explore our partnership with the Washington County Department of Social Services. [Read more…] about Goodwill Does What!?!?!?- Washington County DSS
Business Services Employee Spotlight- Ryan Dewitt!!
With Veterans Day around the corner, I’d like to take this opportunity and platform to thank all of the Veterans that have bravely served our country. You are an inspiration to us all and we can never thank you enough. Horizon Goodwill is proud to make serving and supporting these wonderful men and women a point of focus for our mission. We are thrilled to have a way to give back to these individuals who have given so much to all of us.
This week, we are going to take a look at an incredible individual and service Veteran, Ryan Dewitt. In addition to being a Veteran, Ryan has been employed by Horizon Goodwill since 2012 servicing a contract we hold with the United States Army. Here is his success story!
After serving in the United States Marine Corp from 1998-2000, Ryan suffered a tragic injury that rendered the left side of his body not fully functional. As a result, he received an honorable discharge. Faced with a barrier of this nature could cause many people to lose hope, but that was not the case for Ryan. Through the help and support of the ARC of Frederick County, Ryan connected with Goodwill. This partnership led to Ryan applying for and achieving a position on our janitorial team at Fort Detrick.
Ryan adapted to his situation and remains determined. He is a great asset to our team and brings a warm smile and positive attitude to work each day. In addition to maintaining this job, Ryan also enjoys going to the gym and has recently helped his father build a storage shed. This type of determination is a great example of an individual that did not let his disability define what he could and could not accomplish.
Horizon Goodwill does so much to help so many. And there are so many more people out there for us to help! Sometimes it just takes that first step before you are able realize your full potential. This is why we are here. This is what Horizon Goodwill is all about. Removing barriers, creating opportunities.
Thanks for reading! Please feel free to contact me with questions or comments regarding the blog or what our Business Services division can do for you! bmarks@goodwill-hgi.org
Goodwill Does What?!?!?!- LaVale State Highway Administration
Welcome back! As you may know, my goal is to educate and excite you about all that Goodwill does for our community and what it can possibly do for you and/or your business. If this is the first blog you have read in this series, please feel free to see how it all got started from my first entry here. [Read more…] about Goodwill Does What?!?!?!- LaVale State Highway Administration
Goodwill Does What?!- MFRI
Welcome back! My goal is to educate and excite you about all that Goodwill does for our community and what it can possibly do for you and/or your business! If this is the first blog you have read in this series, please feel free to see how it all got started from my first entry here. [Read more…] about Goodwill Does What?!- MFRI