Goodwill Industries complaint: Formal Complaint and Concerns Regarding Workplace Harassment and Criminal Activities

Dear Goodwill

To Whom It May Concern,

I hope this letter finds you well. My name is Maisha J. Emmanuel, and I was employed at Goodwill from May 28, 2023, to July 1, 2023. During my tenure, I encountered several distressing incidents that compelled me to bring them to your attention.

While working at Goodwill, I developed a friendship with a fellow employee named Jeff N. Benat, which eventually evolved into a romantic relationship in June 2023. Unfortunately, our relationship took a troubling turn as I discovered Jeff spreading damaging rumors about me to various individuals, including his friends Kim Young, Modesty, Jodi, Tim, Caroline, Ashley, Rebecca, and Manager Sarah Leroux.

Despite addressing the issue with Jeff and subsequently reporting it to Manager Sarah Leroux, no effective action was taken to rectify the situation. The workplace environment became increasingly hostile, with me becoming the subject of jokes and ridicule. This, coupled with the embarrassment and humiliation I experienced, ed my decision to leave Goodwill.

Following our breakup, I discovered that $120.00 was stolen from my Cash App during my time at Jeff’s residence. Additionally, I suspect that he may have recorded our intimate moments, possibly sharing them online without my consent. I reported these concerns to the local Boulder police department, the FBI, and on various social media platforms.

Regrettably, my troubles did not end upon leaving Goodwill. I am now facing ongoing harassment from Jeff Benat, who has individuals surveilling and following me throughout Boulder. I fear for my safety, believing Jeff may be using Goodwill as a means to exploit and victimize others, potentially involving illicit activities such as scams and predatory behavior towards young individuals.
Moreover, I have reason to believe that Jeff, along with his lover Jennifer Swordy Newman, may be involved in criminal activities, possibly drug-related, and may have connections to a network of individuals preying on newcomers in Boulder. I reported this information to the local authorities, and I am currently seeking a restraining order against Jeff Benat.

Recently, Jennifer Swordy Newman, who is romantically involved with Jeff, joined the women’s shelter where I reside The Lodge. I suspect her presence is an attempt to gather information about me, possibly for nefarious purposes. It appears they have connections at the Lodge where I currently live, and I feel constantly monitored through audio and video surveillance in my room and the shared women’s showers.

I am compelled to bring these alarming situations to your attention, as I believe there may be an organized group of criminals in Boulder connected to Goodwill. Your awareness of these matters is crucial, and I trust that appropriate actions will be taken to ensure the safety and well-being of individuals associated with your organization.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Sincerely,

Maisha J. Emmanuel