At Goodwill of Western Missouri & Eastern KS, our mission is to strengthen individuals, families and communities in need through the Power of Work. Logan Phillips’ story is our mission in action. Logan PLEASE JOIN US has Cerebral Palsy, and while his disorder presents certain obstacles, Thursday, April 16, 2015 it does not define him. Logan wanted to work and be self-sufficient but Grand Street Café needed some outside the box thinking to create a supportive avenue to 4740 Grand Ave. pursue his dream. Logan came to Goodwill Kansas City, Missouri, 64112 after going through a screening process 11 AM to 11:30 AM: Mingling and Networking by Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation. We then invited him to attend our Job 11:30 AM to 1 PM: Luncheon and Awards Club, a four-week course at Goodwill which teaches job seekers basic skills for successful employment. Once Job Club WHO SHOULD ATTEND? was complete Goodwill paired Logan Do you remember the excitement of your first job? Maybe you got up really early the first morning, full of wonder and thoughts of what the money you were going to earn would buy. If any of this sounds familiar or brings back fond memories, you should join us! with a job coach. When an opening came up at Aspen Products, Logan and his employment specialist crafted a cover letter, prepared a resume, filled out an application and went for an interview. Logan was hired in the Maintenance and Janitorial department on the spot. Just over a year later Logan continues to work for Aspen and recently received a raise. Logan’s job at Aspen Products is more than just a way to earn a pay check. Logan regularly thanks us and acknowledges he wouldn’t have employment without job coaching and other support from Goodwill. Logan Phillips is just one of hundreds of local job seekers who benefit from your support. Help Goodwill continue to empower the Logans of the world in finding and keeping work. Thank you for helping change lives through the Power of Work! Goodwill of Western Missouri & Eastern Kansas is all about helping people find their way to and maintain employment; people who might not otherwise experience those first-day-on-the-job jitters and the triumph of financial sustainability. Please reply by phone at 816-842-7425 x 285 Or email [email protected] All proceeds from sponsorship and ticket sales benefit Goodwill’s vocational programs and services.
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