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MSoloman

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Review for Goodwill Industries of San Francisco, San Mateo & Marin Counties, San Francisco, CA, USA

Rating: 5 stars  

When I came to Goodwill in August 2007 I was on parole, homeless, and hardly involved with my two children. I was like a part-time father that wandered in and out of their lives. I did Goodwill's training program while working in the warehouse. Now my finances are in order, I'm off of parole, and I can provide for my sons the right way. I can be a positive role model for them.

I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

My own life. Working at Goodwill has helped me see that I’m capable of accomplishing anything. I feel motivated to keep striving.

If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...

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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...

I like my job a lot because I get to interface with every single department in Production. I especially enjoy the crazy days when we are flooded with donations and we are all moving non-stop. On these days you get to see how everyone works under pressure.

The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...

My boss is best manager I’ve ever had. She’s really understanding and she works side-by-side with us.

If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...

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Ways to make it better...

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In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...

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One thing I'd also say is that...

Goodwill has given me a chance to change.

When was your last experience with this nonprofit?

2008

Role:  Client Served & I work in Goodwill's warehouse and I'm in their job training program.