Only a few hours after a CityNews story about Goodwill employees having lost their jobs and having their pay halted due to ‘cash flow crisis’ at locations across the GTA, we have received an outpouring of people wanting to help.

Multiple individuals across the GTA have reached out to CityNews offering financial support to the employees of Goodwill asking that we connect them after this story aired on Wednesday evening.

Particularly moving was the story of John Petti, a 30-year Goodwill employee who claimed he only had $9 left in his bank account.

“I’m living on change,” Petti said. “That’s all there is to it.”

Concerned viewers were moved to volunteer to help.

“Having lost my job of 15 years in November, I know the worry and concern,” wrote one viewer. “I was fortunate, though, to receive severance, which lifts the burden until I find employment.”

To donate to employees affected by the closure:

A GoFundMe page has been set up by Renew the Good. Donations to Renew the Good can also be made to Renew the Good c/o Victoria Park Hub, 1527 Victoria Park Ave. East, Scarborough, ON – M1L2T3.

Employees of Goodwill were told they would not receive their pay on Friday, as expected for their regular pay cycle, by CEO Keiko Nakamura on Wednesday.

“More than 430 people affected by the closures, despite our best efforts, will not be paid on Friday,” Nakamura said in an email statement.

Nakamura said Goodwill is expecting to update all employees about the date of payroll deposits on Jan. 25.

John, Goodwill employee. Lost his job, $9 balance in his account. @CityNews loyal viewers reach out and help! pic.twitter.com/04KoVWDLp3 — Alfredo Colangelo (@CityAlfredo) January 21, 2016

Goodwill has closed 16 stores, 10 donation centres and two offices – affecting more than 430 workers – due to cash flow problems. It does not affect Goodwills in London, Sarnia, St. Catharines and Hamilton.

According to the public relations firm Brown & Cohen Communications, Nakamura is also not being paid at this time but she has retained her job as CEO.

A former board member is currently paying the fees for the PR firm, according to a spokesperson for Brown & Cohen. He also said that no Goodwill funds are being used to pay for their services.

The province says they are currently compiling a list of all the workers placed by Employment Ontario and will be transitioning them to three other service providers.

“We will be working to ensure this transition process happens as seamlessly and quickly as possible, as well as developing a strategy to support all laid-off workers at Goodwill,” said Belinda Bien, spokesperson for the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.

A website called Renew the Good has suggested that those employees who will not be receiving pay to fill out an Employment Insurance application.

The website is also working to get emergency assistance for food, medication and rental assistance. People can donate by e-mail or by donation in person at 1527 Victoria Park Avenue East.

Another GoFundMe page has also been created with the goal of raising money to help the employees.

DUCA Credit Union has made a $5,000.00 donation to Goodwill employees on Thursday.

Richard Senechal, President and CEO of DUCA, said “it is to get much needed cash into the hands of the workers in the most need.”