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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
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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
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needed some outside the box thinking to create a supportive avenue to
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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
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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 lsmith@mokangoodwill.org
All proceeds from sponsorship
and ticket sales benefit Goodwill’s
vocational programs and services.