Obviously, we are not actually changing our name to WOODGILL! Happy April Fools’ Day! But what we actually do is similar to the idea of teaching a man to fish. Our Mission is empowering lives through employment pathways that foster independence and personal growth to build strong communities, which is based on founder Edgar Helms’ … April Fools’ Day!
For the second year in a row, Goodwill Industries of Erie, Huron, Ottawa, & Sandusky Counties’ Bellevue Plant is delighted to be a host site for the Huron County Board of Developmental Disabilities’ Project LIFE participants. Project LIFE is a two-year work readiness program available to post-graduates ages 18-25 who are HCBDD eligible. The program … Austin, Haley & Conner: Project LIFE 2026 at the Bellevue Plant
A single mom determined to create a better life for herself and her daughter, Leonor worked with our Community Health Worker Courtney to stabilize her situation. The Community Health Worker program assisted with getting Leonor better established in her home with her daughter, getting her daughter well-checks, and connecting Leonor with resources for furniture and … Leonor’s Story
When Mario came to Goodwill, there were challenges presented in finding an appropriate job that met his abilities. Mario, who has cognitive impairment resulting from a childhood injury, was searching for a janitorial job with flexible hours, for an employer who was able to accommodate his pace. He began working with Employment Specialist Ryan last … Mario’s Story: When Employment Meets Abilities
We had a great time celebrating our 11 exceptional Employees of the Year Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026 at the Liberty Aviation Museum! It was a fun experience eating lunch under the wing of a 1928 Ford Tri-Motor Plane! Congratulations to these hardworking employees, who all go above and beyond to be living examples of our … Congratulations to our 2025 Employees of the Year
Vocational Habilitation Participant Cara V. has experienced a tendency to have a difficult time managing emotional situations. When these situations would arise, she at times would experience a sort of tunnel vision, becoming very focused on the situation, and unable to move beyond it in a productive way. However, through her participation in the Works4Me Program and in Goodwill’s Vocational Habilitation Program, she has demonstrated tremendous progress as she learns and practices self-regulation skills. These skills are … Cara’s Story: Effort + Consistency = Growth