21-year-old Heather shares why she's a great employee and why she doesn't let her disability slow her down. "It doesn't matter," she said. "If you are able to work, then they should hire you..."

Meet Julie and Katelin, a mentor and mentee pair with the GoodGuides program, and see what a difference they have made in each other’s lives.

Marlon Nelson’s letter of resignation to Goodwill was a tear-jerker. “Thanks to each and every one for the opportunity to be a part of this family. Thanks also for the opportunity to push me in the right direction,” Marlon wrote. “I will miss y’all dearly. Please take care of Papaw.”

GoodGuides youth got the chance to learn about broadcasting when they volunteered to record a PSA for three local radio stations.

Tristan Cox is 21 years old and loves reading about history, science, fantasy and science-fiction. After unsuccessfully trying to find employment on his own, he came to the Goodwill Employment Training and Rehabilitation (ET&R) Center in Oak Ridge in hopes of receiving some support. As many clients do, he started first with a Vocational Assessment.

Something special is taking place at the Oak Ridge Goodwill. A small group of high school students are partnering with Goodwill as part of their Comprehensive Development Classroom (CDC), a nontraditional special education program for students with significant cognitive disabilities. Find out how Goodwill clients are taking these students under their wings.