Local Hero- Moberly

A manager’s work is never done. Brenda St. James, Store Manager of the Moberly Goodwill, is always the first to work in the morning and the last to leave. Brenda simply loves her job and she oversees every aspect of the store; she accepts donations, operates the cash register and assists customers on the sales floor. Brenda is the guiding light for her employees, as well as a local hero. READ MORE

Karen Freeman, Battlefield Store Manager in Battlefield, Missouri

Every girl dreams of prom as a magical evening spent dancing with Prince Charming in the perfect dress. For some, the headache lies in hunting down the perfect dress on a budget. With a little help from Goodwill, fairy godmothers like Karen Freeman, Battlefield Store Manager, are able to grant wishes with events like the Prom Dress Drive. READ MORE

South County St. Louis, Missouri
A hero is someone who generously gives to a bigger cause for the benefit of others and that is exactly how the Goodwill store manager in South County, MO lives her life. Latrice Clayborn is working to enrich her community by offering a fun and safe place to work and shop. Her mantra is to, “have fun with what you do and you’ll never work a day in your life.” READ MORE

Local Hero- Cissy Altevogt from Edwardsville, IL

Sometimes heroes are obvious – like a firefighter who rescues a child from a burning vehicle, but sometimes he or she is your next-door neighbor taking small strides to improve the local community. Cissy Altevogt is one such person who is working to help her community. READ MORE...

Dorothy Cooksey, like many other mature individuals, found herself seeking work after early retirement. Dorothy retired in 1998 from her position as the secretary to the Washington University School of Medicine’s Director of Radiology. She quickly realized that her 401K and pension would not be enough to make ends meet. Due to her personable nature, Dorothy found a job on the customer service team for Harrah’s Casino where she received honors for Employee of the Month and Employee of the Year. READ MORE...

At the young age of 16, Ryan Reed became his family’s sole caretaker. His mother had been diagnosed with diabetes before he was born and her health deteriorated after Ryan was born. Ryan put his education on hold and dropped out of high school in order to care for his ailing mother. READ MORE...

In the fall of 2008, Dwight Robinson was in a life-altering accident that left him with brain damage, in a wheelchair and unable to find work. Dwight’s new beginning took shape after he began physical therapy at a rehabilitation facility for his accident. Dwight saw a brochure for MERS/Goodwill’s Job Readiness Training (JRT) program at the rehabilitation facility and instantly recognized the MERS/Goodwill name. READ MORE...