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Day: July 14, 2026

CEO Christopher Baker: Not All Donation Bins Are What They Seem

In a new San José Spotlight op-ed, Goodwill of Silicon Valley CEO Christopher Baker discusses the growing presence of deceptive donation bins throughout Santa Clara County and why transparency matters when residents choose where to donate. Donations made through trusted local nonprofits help fund workforce development programs that support veterans, justice-impacted individuals, people with disabilities, displaced workers, and others working toward economic independence.

Do You Know About Disability Pride Month?

Disability Pride Month is observed every July to celebrate people with disabilities while promoting awareness, acceptance, and inclusion in everyday life. The month commemorates the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a landmark civil rights legislation signed into law in July 1990 that prohibits discrimination of any kind against people with disabilities. This […]

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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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