Cozy Winter Fashions at Prices That’ll Warm Your Heart!
13245 Hawthorne Blvd. . Hawthorne, CA 90250
Open Mon – Sat, 9am – 9pm, Sun, 10am – 9pm
Get ready to let your fashionista spirit run free as you shop our wide selection of deeply discounted, one-of-a-kind clothing, accessories, homegoods and more at our new store in Hawthorne!
On opening weekend enjoy fabulous prizes and offers, including:
- 200 FREE ITEMS hidden throughout the store*
- $10 gift certificate for every $50 spent*
- A chance to win a new FLAT SCREEN TV*
* While supplies last. One free item per person. Offers only valid at the above location. No purchase necessary to enter drawing. Eighteen years or older.
Learn about Johnny and how he turned to Goodwill SoCal after leaving the military when his 5 month old daughter passed away.
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“Every morning I read the letter I wrote my daughter when she died. It’s what keeps me going.”
Watch Johnny’s Story Here.
When Annabel was 5 1/2 months old, she became sick, so Johnny and his wife took her to the doctor. They got some medicine and went home, but she worsened through the night. The next morning, they returned to the hospital and received devastating news — she had pneumonia.
Annabel passed away that afternoon.
“Losing her, I just felt unaccomplished, like I failed in so many aspects as a father. I should have been able to protect my daughter.”
Soon after her death, Johnny lost his position in the military. He and his wife divorced. He was incarcerated and, for a period of time, homeless. Johnny sought help from veterans programs over the years, but with little success — there were so many veterans out there, it was easy to get lost in the shuffle. And, he still carried the guilt of his daughter’s death.
At Goodwill, he met specialists who understood his past. He participated in an employment program that provided the guidance and structure he needed. “Now that I’m at Goodwill, I have a support system.”
Goodwill’s Veteran Employment Program offers skills assessments, one-on-one career counseling, employment preparation courses, educational and technical skills classes, and work tools, as well as access to a host of other partner services.
When you Donate to Goodwill, you are helping veterans prepare for and secure meaningful and sustainable employment. $50 provides someone in Goodwill’s Veteran Employment Program with resume preparation, interview workshops and on-the-job training.
Thank you. Your donation helps Transform Lives through the Power of Work.
At the age of 22, Candice Fedrick is no stranger to adversity. The third of eight children, Fedrick began preparing meals and looking after her five younger siblings at a young age, while her single mother worked.
Fedrick’s mother did the best she could to provide for her children, but they still struggled. Fedrick and her family were chronically homeless and often times slept in the car. When they were not homeless, a stable environment was still elusive. Moving every six months or so, they stayed in dozens of apartments and with any extended family member they had. Child Protective Services were called to their home and school several times throughout Fedrick’s childhood and the children were often placed in foster care until their mother could regain custody.
At age 18, Fedrick became pregnant and moved in with her boyfriend at the time. In her eighth month of pregnancy, Fedrick’s boyfriend became very abusive and controlling. She eventually moved out and was temporarily forced to live in her car until she decided to reunite with her mother and siblings. Despite many challenges, now compounded by the difficulties of being a single mother, Fedrick was still able to finish high school and receive her diploma.
After high school, she wanted to go to college, but her family did not have the means. So, she decided to do what most people in her situation do and began to look for a job.
The impact of unemployment was significant. She was struggling financially to care for her family, which created a stressful home environment. Often times, Fredrick did not have money for gas and often needed auto repairs. In 2012, when her mother relocated to Texas, leaving Fredrick to care for her daughter and siblings full time, her financial burden swelled. She would often times go without food so that her sisters and daughter could eat.
Fedrick’s sister informed her that Goodwill was hosting a retail recruitment session at the Destiny Christian Center. There she met Goodwill Program Coordinator, Alaina Bigger. Bigger informed Fedrick about the WIA Youth Program in Victorville and encouraged her to sign up.
Fedrick enrolled in the WIA program on August 2, 2012 and will officially graduate from the program on June 30, 2013. In addition to completing the WIA work readiness workshops and attending several leadership activities, Fedrick has completed the Certified Nursing Assistant and Home Health Aide training programs.
She is currently working part time as a Certified Nursing Assistant with Knolls West/Desert Knolls Convalescent Hospital and volunteers with the WIA Youth Program. Fedrick remains focused on providing for her daughter and has set a goal to become a Registered Nurse. She also plans to reunite with her siblings, who have recently relocated to Texas to be with their mother. Fedrick is working towards gaining full time employment so she will no longer need to rely on state aid.
She says, “Goodwill helped me get a start. I know I will always have Alaina’s support and I know that I’m now equipped with the skills I need to find and keep a job.”
Candice Fedrick is a true success story who continues on her path to self-reliance and financial and familial stability. She inspires everyone at Goodwill Southern California to continue to fulfill our mission to transform lives through the power of work. Congratulations Candice Fedrick, our 2013 Graduate of the Year.
Think you can’t find the perfect holiday gifts at Goodwill Southern California? Even for your hardest shoppers? ABC7 stops by GSC with Sasha Itzikman to find the perfect holiday gifts, even some unique treasures.
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This mini documentary spotlights Candice, a 22-year-old who was living in her car when her sister encouraged her to learn more about Goodwill’s job training programs. After participating in one of these she was able to find a job as a nurse’s assistant and support herself and her daughter.
Shay left her home in Washington, DC after her divorce to start a new life for her children. Watch as Shay gains a new life, a new house and new hope for her and her family with help from Goodwill. What does your family mean to you?
Monique had a a passion for baking from early on. Watch how Monique gained the confidence she needed to achieve her dream with help from Goodwill. What dreams do you have?
Kevin found himself on his own from an early age. Watch Kevin as he starts his journey by unlocking his full potential with help from Goodwill. When have you fought for what you wanted?
