MacKenzie Scott Gift

Thank you MacKenzie Scott for your incredible contribution to Goodwill of Silicon Valley!  The impact of your generosity will spawn many future generations of Goodwill program participants (and employees) seeking to build a life of purpose and self-sufficiency.  While the donation was at the highest of levels, the day to day support from our employees, […]

Vaccination

“Stay Safe and Healthy with Goodwill of Silicon Valley’s Vaccination Program” Vaccination is a crucial tool in the fight against infectious diseases, protecting individuals and communities from serious illness and death. In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Goodwill of Silicon Valley has established a vaccination program to help ensure that individuals have access to […]

Donation Event for the SunnyArts Neighborhood

Time to collect your items that you can give for our donation event for the SunnyArts Neighborhood. Come donate this Saturday on 8/7/2021 at 1201 Rembrandt Dr. in Sunnyvale for a donation fundraiser event for the SunnyArts neighborhood.  A Goodwill trailer will be accepting donations from 9am until 1pm.  Check our homepage for a list […]

Donation Fundraiser for Cub Scouts Pack 240

Time to collect your items that you can give for our donation fundraiser event for the Cub Scouts Pack 240. Come donate this Saturday on 8/14/2021 at 1825 Mt Pleasant Rd. in San Jose for a donation fundraiser event for Cub Scouts Pack 240.  A Goodwill trailer will be accepting donations from 9am until 1pm.  […]

Donation Fundraiser for Cub Scouts Pack 110

Time to collect your items that you can give for our donation fundraiser event for the Cub Scouts Pack 110. Come donate this Saturday on 8/21/2021 at 3435 Birchwood Lane in San Jose for a donation fundraiser event for Cub Scouts Pack 110.  A Goodwill trailer will be accepting donations from 9am until 1pm.  Check […]

Donate A Mattress for a 10% Discount!

10% Discount if you Donate A Mattress on 8/21-8/22 This weekend, donate a mattress 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 […]

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 […]

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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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