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Thank you to all our sponsors and supporters of the 2016 Goodwill Golf Classic.
We are proud to share that your investment will directly impact the lives of the veterans we serve daily. We are so grateful for your support in helping fund vital programs and services for our American Heroes, including:
- One-on-One Career Counseling
- Employment Preparation Workshops
- Educational and Technical Skills Classes and Certifications
- Access to Computer, Internet, Phone, Fax and Copier
- On-the-Job Training Opportunities
- Access to Employment Opportunities
- Assistive Technology for Individuals with Disabilities
- Access to Partner Services Including Housing, Transportation, Health Services, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Counseling and Veterans Benefits Assistance
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Goodwill Southern California and ARCO have partnered to Give Back to Our Communities
Tesoro, a leading U.S. refiner and marketer of petroleum products and owner of the ARCO® brand, is partnering with Goodwill Southern California (GSC) to further our mission of “Transforming Lives Through The Power Of Work.” Throughout our territory, spanning Los Angeles, San Bernardino and Riverside counties, there are more than 400 ARCO fueling stations.
ARCO will help GSC work towards our mission through a multi-year commitment that includes community fundraising events at ARCO fueling stations. Additionally, ARCO will launch a co-branded marketing campaign designed to generate positive awareness about our mission. GSC will display co-branded messaging at our retail locations and on some of our truck fleet.
“We’re proud to partner with Goodwill Southern California to help build brighter futures for people in need,” said Robert Bezner, Senior Director of Brand Management at Tesoro. “It’s good business to give back to the communities that we serve.”
“Goodwill is for everyone. Our broad and inclusive approach to outreach is inspired by our mission’s four cornerstones of empowering individuals, advancing businesses, enriching communities, and caring for the earth,” said Tom Shaw, Chief Operating Officer at Goodwill Southern California. “Our partnership with the ARCO brand will be grounded by principles that align perfectly with our mission.”
San Manuel Band of Mission Indians’ partnership with Goodwill Southern California has helped us serve thousands of job seekers at a time when the economy remains uncertain for the most vulnerable in our community. San Manuel’s support started in 2009 at the height of the Great Recession, and has funded services that offer job seekers a second chance – training in a new career, workshops, referrals, transportation assistance, and a good job. By doing so, San Manuel has invested not only in individuals who are now working and able to care for their families with dignity, but more importantly, in the whole community.
This year, we focused San Manuel’s funding of half a million dollars (thank you – wholeheartedly!) to expand services to veterans from Riverside to San Bernardino, including the High Desert. Our Veteran Employment Program came out of this collaboration and in its first year, it has shown promise and success in getting veterans who have been unemployed for extended periods of time back to work. Here is one such veteran whose life has changed thanks to this partnership. It illustrates the impact the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians have made in the lives of vulnerable job seekers in our community.
Marine Corps veteran Augustine Hays went on almost 100 job interviews after graduating college, but because of her lack of work experience, employers wouldn’t give her a chance. Her husband worked overtime at his job while Augustine was unemployed, but they still couldn’t enjoy the simple things, like going to the movies or the zoo with their kids, ages 2 and 4.
2 days after Christmas, the Hays family truck was vandalized right in front of their apartment, and thieves stole their stereo and car seat. The Hays family no longer felt safe at home, so Augustine and her husband decided to deplete their savings and move to a safer neighborhood. With their savings drained, Augustine knew time was running out.
In April of 2016, Augustine was referred to the San Bernardino Goodwill Career Resource Center, where she met Veteran Service Specialist Ruben Cruz. Ruben assisted Augustine with everything from building her resume to obtaining professional work attire and practicing mock interviews. Shortly after entering the Veteran Employment Program, Augustine was hired as a Job Coach at Goodwill. 2 months later, Augustine took a position as a Business Service Representative, helping veterans fight their way out of the same struggle she overcame- right here at Goodwill Southern California. Augustine has truly come full circle.
“Through career training, employment development, and community resources, we create opportunities that empower Veteran’s to enhance their quality of life.”
– Senior Intelligence Analyst, US Army veteran Thomas McDaniel, Veteran Services Navigator
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