Donate E-Waste for a 10% Discount

10% Discount if you Donate E-Waste on 8/28-8/29 This weekend, donate e-waste along with any other donations to our Express Donation Sites located at 5152 Moorpark Avenue or 4638 Meridian Avenue in San Jose between 9am to 5:30pm and receive a 10% discount on your next purchase at any of our stores!  Simply bring in your […]

Donation Fundraiser for Boy Scout Troop 535

Time to collect your items that you can give for our donation fundraiser event for the Boy Scout Troop 535, the Saratoga Trailblazers. Come donate this Sunday on 8/29/2021 at 13601 Saratoga Ave in Saratoga for a donation fundraiser event for Boy Scout Troop 535.  A Goodwill trailer will be accepting donations from 9am until […]

Donation Event For Sobrato Murphy Music Association

Time to collect your items that you can give for our donation fundraiser event for the Sobrato Murphy Music Association. Come donate this Sunday on 9/12/2021 at 401 Burnett Ave in Morgan Hill for a donation fundraiser event for the Sobrato Murphy Music Association.  A Goodwill trailer will be accepting donations from 9am until 1pm.  […]

Goodwill FAQs

In this blog we will list the most asked Goodwill FAQs, and try to provide answers to questions you might have Goodwill Services What happens after you graduate from a GWSV program? GWSV provides assistance for individuals with barriers to employment and other life challenges including homeless veterans, veteran families, people in the criminal justice […]

Donation Drives

Fundraising is a critical aspect of running a school, as it provides the resources necessary to maintain and improve the learning environment. Here are some effective fundraising ideas that schools can consider: It’s essential to involve the school community in the fundraising process and to make sure that the fundraising efforts align with the school’s […]

Vocational Training

The Goodwill of Silicon Valley believes in the Power of Employment. Not only has the Goodwill of Silicon Valley provided jobs to thousands of Santa Clara County residents and provided health, housing, and clothing services to the most needy. The GWSV also has created vocational training programs to help people learn the skills to begin […]

Recycle Repurpose

Goodwill is committed to providing community services through environmentally responsible means, like Recycle Repurpose. We strive not only to reduce our carbon footprint, but to help you with yours as well. Anything that can’t be re-purposed to fit your life is recycled through our certified programs. In 2014, Goodwill of Silicon Valley diverted over 40 million pounds […]

From the Bottom Up

Goodwill of Silicon Valley is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to providing job training and employment services to individuals in need. Through their programs and services, Goodwill helps individuals from the bottom up to build the skills and confidence necessary to secure and maintain employment, ultimately leading to a better future. One of Goodwill’s […]

More than a Program

Goodwill of Silicon Valley is much more than just a program or a store, it is a dynamic and innovative organization that is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families in the community. Through a range of programs and services, Goodwill helps individuals to build the skills and confidence necessary to secure and […]

VIP Program Success Story

Goodwill of Silicon Valley has a long history of helping individuals to overcome barriers to employment and achieve success. One such success story is that of VIP (name changed for privacy), a former participant in Goodwill’s job training program. VIP faced numerous challenges in securing employment, including a lack of job experience and a criminal […]

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Veteran Status (provide one of the following):
  • DD214
  • VA ID card or other official documentation confirming veteran status

  • Verification from the SQUARES system

Household Income (for all household members):
  • Two months of recent pay stubs

  • Most recent tax return (Form 1040)

  • Documentation for disability, pension, or retirement income

Identification & Family Information:
  • Government-issued photo ID (passport, driver’s license, or state ID) for each household member

  • Birth certificates or custody papers to confirm dependents

  • Social Security cards for all household members

Housing Verification:
  • Lease agreement, or

  • A letter from a shelter, institution, or transitional housing provider

QUALIFYING FOR SUPPORT

To participate in Veteran Family Services, the head of household—or their spouse—must be a U.S. veteran, and the household must meet low-income guidelines (at or below 80% of the area median income).

 

Our team will guide you through each step of the eligibility process with care. Here’s what we’ll need to verify:

 

Our goal is to make this process as simple and stress-free as possible, because you’ve served, and now it’s our turn to support you.

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