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Funding Crisis Threatens Goodwill's Job Program for Disabled

7/13/2025

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Helenia Reynaud and David Campos are employed at Found Rental Co. through a Goodwill program for individuals with developmental disabilities.
The Intensive Supported Employment (ISE) program offers personalized support and connects participants to job opportunities.
A $500,000 funding allocation is set to expire by February 2026, jeopardizing the program's future.
ISE focuses on competitive pay and community placements, addressing the decline in federal employment opportunities.
Goodwill officials are advocating for legislative support to secure the program's sustainability and growth.

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Story summary

Helenia Reynaud and David Campos are employed at Found Rental Co. through a Goodwill program for individuals with developmental disabilities.
The Intensive Supported Employment (ISE) program offers personalized support and connects participants to job opportunities.
A $500,000 funding allocation is set to expire by February 2026, jeopardizing the program's future.
ISE focuses on competitive pay and community placements, addressing the decline in federal employment opportunities.
Goodwill officials are advocating for legislative support to secure the program's sustainability and growth.