ROCKVILLE, MD — Local Goodwill organizations in Huntington, WV; Houston, TX; and Tulsa, OK, are being recognized for their outstanding efforts to strengthen families by being designated as a Family Financial Wellness Center of Excellence for 2016. Through a sponsorship from the Annie E. Casey Foundation, Goodwill Industries International has been honoring local organizations annually
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Goodwill Industries International Honors Danelle Hayes with the 2016 Edgar J. Helms Award for Staff’ Grand Island, NE — Since 2009, Danelle Hayes has been inspiring others within Goodwill of Greater Nebraska through her passion to serve and her positive attitude. For her commitment to Goodwill’s mission and for exemplifying the values of its founder,
Goodwill Industries International Names Susan Mullen its 2016 Volunteer Leader of the Year Peoria, IL — Susan Mullen has spent much of the past 20 years working with youth — ranging from serving as a sixth grade teacher to a youth and family worker for a nonprofit — and she has brought that experience to the
Goodwill Industries International Honors Tiarra Barrera-Hammond as its 2016 Kenneth Shaw Graduate of the Year LONG BEACH, CA — Tiarra Barrera-Hammond has faced many challenges over the past several years. During her early 20s, she had to start over in California. As a single mother with two young children, Tiarra faced more challenges than expected, including
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Goodwill Industries International Honors Charles Jackson as its 2016 Achiever of the Year AUSTIN, TX — Charles Jackson knew that reentering society and finding a job would be difficult, after spending more than two years in federal prison. Numerous employers had turned him down. He turned to Goodwill Central Texas (Austin) on the advice of
Goodwill Industries International Honors Karla Grazier with Mission Advancement Award Colorado Springs, CO — Karla Grazier, president and CEO of Discover Goodwill of Southern and Western Colorado, is being honored by Goodwill Industries International for developing a program that teaches individuals with developmental disabilities essential life skills by integrating an evidence-based curriculum with a state-of-the-art
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Goodwill Industries International Honors Israel Juarez with the 2016 Edgar J. Helms Award for Graduate Staff Seattle, WA – At age 20, Israel Juarez moved from Mexico City to Indianapolis, IN, to live with his father. He wanted to work, but he didn’t speak English and maintaining employment was difficult. There were few Latinos in
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Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia and the CSRA Honored with the 2016 Goodwill Volunteer Program of the Year Award Rockville, MD — Job seekers in Macon, GA, have a chance to practice first impressions prior to attending various job fairs offered throughout the year. The Job Fair Boot Camp — a program offered by Goodwill Industries
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Networking events to take place during Goodwill Industries® Week ROCKVILLE, MD — The number of people applying for jobless benefits are the lowest they’ve been since March 1973, according to a recent report from the U.S. Department of Labor. Although the labor market continues to strengthen despite a sluggish economy, there are still thousands of
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Retailers join impressive list of companies to support the environment and help create jobs ROCKVILLE, MD — In recognition of Earth Day 2016 on April 22, Goodwill is pleased to announce the addition of two retailers to the successful Give Back Box platform, which provides consumers with an effortless option for donating used clothing and
Donations provide 303,000 hours of Goodwill training in local communities Rockville, MD—Goodwill Sale donors and shoppers at The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ: BONT) 267 stores, including Bon-Ton, Bergner’s, Boston Store, Carson’s, Elder-Beerman, Herberger’s and Younkers locations, donated clothing, shoes, accessories and other household textiles weighing 2.1 million pounds during the Bon-Ton Goodwill Sale March 9
WASHINGTON, DC – Goodwill Industries International (GII) honored five members of Congress and the director of mission strategies for Goodwill Industries of Central and Coastal Virginia (Richmond) with the nonprofit’s annual advocacy awards. The awards, which recognize commitment to advancing Goodwill’s mission of helping people build careers and gain employment, were presented on Tuesday, April
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