Success Stories

Meet Michael Wylie Michael Wylie was born with Craniosynostosis, a condition in which he was born with a misshapen skull before his brain fully formed. Undergoing 10 different medical procedures…

Meet Miriam Torres Miriam Torres has been a part of our team for nearly 10 years. An associate at our Grasslands Store in Alpharetta, she sorts, prices and stocks goods…

Meet Edith Lopez Today Edith Lopez is a full-time student at Lanier Technical College studying to become a medical assistant. Considered an opportunity youth her freshman year of high school,…

Meet Lloyd Foster Sometimes life takes an unexpected turn and the best-laid plans need re-working. This was the case for Lloyd Foster, a freelance tattoo artist who was faced with…

Meet Cheryl Allen At age 67, Cheryl Allen thought she had found the employer with which she would finish her career. When her company closed its doors after many years…

Meet Kevin Thomas Job security is never a guarantee. Kevin Thomas learned this lesson the hard way in 2008. Employed as a Bell South repair clerk for more than three decades…

Meet Claudia Barrera Today Claudia Barrera is a surgical technician student at Chattahoochee Technical College. She is a confident student with a clear plan, but it took some time and…

Meet Charlie Cranford More than anything else in the world, Charlie Cranford wants his independence and a place of his own. He has struggled with language patterns and mobility challenges his…

MARTA Community partners work with Goodwill in a number of different ways to help job seekers improve their employability and find work. MARTA is able to serve as one of…

Advance Auto Parts Community employers, like Advance Auto Parts, are a key component in Goodwill of North Georgia’s mission to put people to work. Whether the employers agree to provide…