Joey
Joey and John Garnes, Goodwill Job Developer, worked together to find Joey a job for over a year. Joey has had transportation barriers and has moved to a different town at least three times. Each time the search had to start all over again. Joey finally moved to Marion in April. He now had access to public transportation, which made the search a little easier. When there was an opening at the Goodwill East store, John had Joey talk to Manager Scott Wilson. Joey worked one week with a coach in a Work Adjustment Program, then Scott hired him. Joey started tagging clothes. He has since learned several tasks including helping customers with their donations. Work has agreed with Joey. He has transformed from a young man who seldom spoke unless he was asked a question to the smiling person who greets donors at the door. Joey laughs and jokes with the other employees. Scott says that Joey likes to keep busy and stays on task. Joey likes working at Goodwill and he enjoys the chance to interact with others.

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