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Every Donation Creates a New Beginning
Every time you shop or donate at Palmetto Goodwill, you’re doing more than decluttering or discovering something unique—you’re opening doors to job training, education, and employment services that help people in our community transform their lives.
What Does It Mean to Start a New Life?
At Palmetto Goodwill, we believe every member of our community deserves the opportunity to thrive—and that belief fuels everything we do. A “new life” means more than just a second chance; it means hope restored, potential realized, and brighter futures made possible.
We create these new beginnings every day by:
- Connecting individuals with disabilities to meaningful, sustainable employment
- Providing job training and support for people reentering our community after incarceration
- Empowering adult learners—ages 21 and older—at the Palmetto Excel Center to earn their high school diplomas and take bold steps toward lifelong success
Because when barriers are removed, lives are transformed.
Real People. New Lives.
Meet members of our community whose lives were changed through your support.
Candace Hartley
Palmetto Goodwill Services – Contract Team Member
After enduring unimaginable loss and personal hardship, Candace Hartley found herself at her lowest point. But with support from Palmetto Goodwill, she rebuilt her confidence, reignited her purpose, and launched a new chapter. Now thriving at Joint Base Charleston and advocating nationwide through SourceAmerica, Candace is proof that with the right support, new lives are possible.
Irving Middleton
Palmetto Goodwill Services – Contract Team Member
For Irving, perseverance isn’t just a mindset—it’s a way of life. After struggling to find stable employment, Irving connected with Palmetto Goodwill, where he found sustainable work as a custodian. His story shows that with the right support, there are no limits to what individuals with disabilities can achieve.
Lydia
Program Graduate
As a single mom, Lydia dreamed of a better life for her family but didn’t know where to begin. After caring for her ailing parents, she discovered her purpose: helping others. With support from Palmetto Goodwill and the SNAP2Work program, Lydia earned her CNA certification—and the highest grade in her class. Now thriving at Somerby Assisted Living and honored as Employee of the Month, Lydia is building a brighter future for herself and her girls.
How Your Support Sparks New Lives
Every new life begins with a simple act—whether it’s rounding up at the register, donating gently used items, or shopping secondhand. Here’s how your support becomes someone’s turning point.
