RISE
GRADUATES
7
HOURS OF 
TRAINING 
& PAID WORK 
EXPERIENCE
UNHOUSED
INDIVIDUALS
SERVED
5,150
WE SERVE
INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING 
HOMELESSNESS
DAVID was unemployed and referred to Goodwill Southern 
California for employment resources by The Salvation Army and the 
City of Redlands while living in temporary housing.
Despite David’s circumstances, he maintained a positive outlook and 
showed a willingness to improve his situation by attending workshops 
hosted by Goodwill ambassadors. Goodwill supported him with resume 
writing and enrollment in the Prison to Employment(P2E) program.
Due to his hard work and dedication, David stood out amongst the 
other candidates and was offered a permanent part-time position with 
Goodwill Southern California at the San Bernardino Distribution Center. 
David is now living in permanent housing with his wife, fully employed 
and is very grateful to the Goodwill SoCal staff that has helped him 
on his journey.
Goodwill Southern California supports individuals 
experiencing homelessness through a compassionate, person-
centered approach that meets people where they are—physically 
and emotionally. We deliver workforce development services
directly to shelters, encampments, and community-based
locations, removing barriers to access and building trust along
the way. Participants gain paid training and transitional employment 
in our retail stores, while also being connected to essential services 
that support their journey toward stability and self-sufficiency.
LA: RISE Beyond As we look ahead, we are reimagining 
how we create and deliver impact. We are expanding our focus
beyond retail, increasing accessibility for all members of our
priority populations, and forging dynamic new partnerships that 
deepen our reach in high growth sectors including healthcare, 
hospitality, information technology, and financial services.
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