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Karen Cousineau - I Will Work

Karen Cousineau - I Will Work

Karen Cousineau found her perfect job through Goodwill.

Karen was referred to Goodwill by the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS) in the hopes of finding employment that better suited her long-term career goals.

She had worked for many years as a cashier, but the Salem resident was looking to try something new – she wanted to work in an office.

At Goodwill’s Salem Job Training Center, Karen began job training while she and a case manager looked for the right job. As luck would have it, a position was open for a clerical assistant at the nearby DDS office in Beverly.

Of course, applying for the position was only half the battle. Karen still had to get the job, and that presented another challenge.

“It was a group interview. It was a lot of people,” she said. “I was really nervous.”

But DDS called her back and after a brief trial, Karen’s perseverance won the day and she got the job.

“I like working there,” she said. “Filing is my favorite part.”

And Karen quickly made an impact. Not long after being hired, she received an award for her determination at a DDS awards dinner.

Did you know?

Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries was founded in 1895 in Boston’s South End to provide residents with jobs and to furnish the community with low-cost goods. It was the first in what is now a worldwide network of 175 independent affiliates.

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Michael Moriarty - I Will Work

For Woburn area residents, Michael Moriarty is the face of Goodwill. And that suits Michael just fine.

The former carpenter, who suffered a brain injury several years ago when he was assaulted, loves nothing better than to spread the word about the power of donations and the impact they have on the community.

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