From Donations to Careers: The Power of Goodwill San Diego

On this episode of The Good For Others Show, host John Valencia sits down with Darlene Cossio, Director of Marketing Communications at Goodwill Industries of San Diego, to uncover the incredible impact Goodwill has beyond just donation centers and thrift stores! Tune in to hear how Goodwill is: 🔹 Empowering Careers by provides job training and employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities and other barriers to work 🔹 Offering hands-on experience in retail, e-commerce, transportation, and more through their paid training programs 🔹 Focused on sustainability & recycling by keeping usable goods out of landfills while funding job programs 🔹 Creating real change through their community impact with 1,200+ employees (58% with disabilities or barriers to work) If you're looking for a meaningful career, workforce training, or a way to support your community, this episode is a must-listen! 🌎 Learn more: sdgoodwill.org The Good For Others Show is where bold ideas turn into real impact. Hosted by John Valencia, each episode features leaders building stronger communities through workforce development, nonprofit innovation, and systems change. 👉 Learn more about Good For Others Foundation: https://goodforothers.org 📱 Explore our nonprofit hub (jobs, events, and more): https://app.goodforothers.org 🤝 Get involved, partner, or support the work: https://goodforothers.org/contact Follow, share, and join us in doing good, better.