BUILD A PROMISING FUTURE WITH GOODWILL’S CAREER SERVICES A HELPING HAND
CAREER SERVICES SPOTLIGHT: JENNy PETERS
When Jenny Peters joined Goodwill in 2023 as a production associate, she simply “liked it.” She hung clothes, ran racks and learned every corner of the store. Determined to grow, she completed Career Pathways training and worked as a cashier and donation associate. “I worked my way through all the dif - ferent areas at the store.”
A promotion surprised her. “I would never think that I would get a stable job and stay there” she said. “It was a really big accomplishment for me.” Through Goodwill’s support, Jenny recent - ly completed her CCMA (Certified Clinical Medi - cal Assistant) certification through the Academy at
Hear from Jenny and Sr. VP & Chief Mission Officer Edie Stewart about the impact Goodwill is making in Arkansas on The Wellness Connection podcast.
Goodwill, and is now working toward earning her high school diploma at The Excel Center. She has also taken advantage of Goodwill Arkansas’s life-changing dental care through the Good Smiles program. “They gave me my confidence back.” “Goodwill built the foundation for my life.” Her next goal: complete high school and earn her diploma and pursue mor - tuary science.
BOOKS 4 KIDS PROGRAM PARTNERS WITH AR KIDS READ
HEALTH EQUIPMENT LOAN PROGRAM (help)
We’re grateful to AR Kids Read for partnering with Goodwill to host a meaningful Lunch & Learn at The Excel Center®! The event sparked important conversations about literacy, access and op -
Health Equipment Loan Program (HELP) provides free, gently used medical equipment to Arkansans in need—with no time limit to return items. Avail - able statewide on a first- come, first-served basis, HELP offers wheelchairs, walkers, shower chairs, lift aids and more, thanks to generous community
portunity across Arkansas. At Goodwill, every donation and purchase fuels programs like The Excel Center, where adults earn a high school diploma with free tuition, childcare and flexible schedules—removing barriers to education, training
and employment. Support also powers our Books 4 Kids initiative, providing high-quality books to children in Title I schools state - wide. Halfway through our fiscal year, we’ve donated nearly 4,000 books. Together, we’re strengthening families and building brighter futures.
donations. Individuals in need can visit any of our Goodwill stores to check availability, or call 501- 372-5100 to learn more. Together, we’re enhanc - ing independence and mobility across Arkansas.
the help program provided 2,197 pieces of medical equipment to individuals in need during the fiscal year 2025
CAREERSERVICES @goodwillar.org
(501) 372-5100 EXT. 1216
learn more at goodwillar.org/CAREER-SERVICES
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