"Goodwill of Silicon Valley partnered with Local Color to unveil a vibrant new mural at the Almaden thrift store on November 5, 2025. Titled Help Others Grow, the 171-square-foot artwork adorns the donation drive-through at 3060 Almaden Expressway. Artist Melissa Marzan designed the piece with hand-lettering and illustrations that evoke connection and hope, turning a simple drop-off area into a visual tribute to community generosity."
"Symbolic elements fill the mural, drawing from stories of Goodwill program participants. A Western Tiger Swallowtail butterfly represents endurance and new beginnings, while a California Buckeye tree nods to resilience native to Almaden Valley. California poppies symbolize personal growth, the sun brings renewal, a ribbon weaves optimism through the community, and a book hints at life's unfolding opportunities. These images remind donors of the broader impact their contributions create."
"Goodwill's efforts extend beyond the artwork, funding job training, reentry support, and workforce development for veterans, unhoused individuals, people with disabilities, and the formerly incarcerated. All services come at no cost, powered by thrift sales and donations that stay local. In 2024, the organization diverted over 35 million pounds of materials from landfills through resale and recycling. Volunteers from Goodwill's Expandability program assisted with the project, gaining hands-on experience through career services tailored for adults with disabilities."
Goodwill of Silicon Valley and Local Color unveiled a vibrant mural titled Help Others Grow at the Almaden thrift store donation drive-through on November 5, 2025. The 171-square-foot piece by Melissa Marzan uses hand-lettering and illustrations to evoke connection and hope, transforming a drop-off area into a tribute to community generosity. Symbolic imagery—a Western Tiger Swallowtail butterfly, California Buckeye tree, California poppies, the sun, a ribbon, and a book—references participant stories and themes of endurance, resilience, growth, renewal, optimism, and opportunity. Goodwill funds no-cost job training, reentry, and workforce development through local thrift sales and donations, and diverted over 35 million pounds from landfills in 2024. Volunteers from the Expandability program assisted and gained career services experience.
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