Habtewold Firew

Finance Manager

Habtewold brings nearly two decades of dedication and expertise to Goodwill of Silicon Valley,
where he has served in a series of progressively responsible finance roles since 2006. Advancing
through roles including Accounts Payable Specialist, Accountant, Senior Accountant, and
Accounting Supervisor, his path to Finance Manager highlights both his depth of expertise and
his long-standing commitment to Goodwill’s mission.

Habtewold holds a Master’s degree in Economics from Donetsk State University in Ukraine and
an Accounting Proficiency Certificate from Denaza College. His strong analytical skills, attention
to detail, and solutions-oriented approach support the financial integrity and long-term stability
of the organization.

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.