“I want to work,” was one of the first things Erica told her discharge officer while preparing to leave jail in January of 2023. By February, she was enrolled in Triad Goodwill’s Careers On The Outside (COTO) program and applying for jobs.
When you first meet Matthew, you would never believe the tremendous curveballs life has thrown at him. Over the course of 10 years Matthew has experienced unimaginable loss, addiction, homelessness, and justice involvement – yet his gratitude and joy are contagious. “I want to tell my story – all of it, to help others,” he says with a smile.
If you’ve walked through the doors of Triad Goodwill’s Retail Store in Asheboro you were more than likely greeted with a big smile and a “Welcome to Goodwill” from Ashley. Ashley came to Triad Goodwill in 2010 and started as a part-time hanger. Over the years she grew with the company, and in 2022 she was promoted to Shift Supervisor. She credits much of her growth and success to not only her hard work, but the leadership she has had over the years.
