Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette

About Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette

Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette is more than a thrift store in Portland, Oregon. They also have the Goodwill Foundational Supports Program, which can help all sorts of people in need, including those with behavioral concerns and substance use disorder, find stability. These supports are available to people of all ages.

While Goodwill doesn't provide treatment itself, it can connect you with vital support services so you can better maintain sobriety. These programs are open to you regardless of whether or not you're in a program.

Lending a Helping Hand to Job Seekers

Getting and holding a job is a major factor in sustaining substance abuse recovery. But by the same token, landing that job can prove difficult for multiple reasons.

A job gives you stability by allowing you to support yourself, but it can also give you a greater sense of accomplishment. Both of these things are powerful motivating factors for keeping clean, so Goodwill helps you find employment in a few ways. They'll help you write and optimize your resume to make it more appealing to employers. They can assess your skills so you can focus on your strengths.

However, what I find most valuable is their personalized job leads and referrals. It's a direct connection to jobs that match your skills and interests. Having someone on your side searching for work on your behalf helps you save time, cover more ground, and ultimately get you to work faster.

Sharpening Skills in Your Community

Goodwill can also assist non native English speakers overcome barriers to employment and treatment with English as a Second Language (ESL) training. These focus on speaking and writing the language with different levels of proficiency. I also like that they offer citizenship test preparation for those who need it.

The last thing I want to draw attention to is Goodwill's partnerships with different community groups and entities to provide skills workshops to the public. They offer a great way to engage in personal growth. Even if you don't think the skills you focus on are related to recovery, pursuing growth like this is empowering and gives you tangible goals to keep your focus.