Customers Receive $20 off Swiss Diamond Purchase for Donating Used Cookware ROCKVILLE, MD – Swiss Diamond, in collaboration with Goodwill, is excited to announce the launch of a nationwide pan buyback program to give back to communities. From July 1 through September 30, consumers may bring in one pan of any brand to receive $20
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Brian Itzkowitz to Lend Strategic Vision to Goodwill® Board Rockville, MD — The Goodwill Industries International Board of Directors has elected Brian Itzkowitz, president and CEO of Goodwill Industries of Arkansas (Little Rock), as the chairman of its board. Itzkowitz took office during the annual Goodwill meeting of executives and board leaders held recently in
North America’s Largest Social Enterprise Launches New Features for its App ROCKVILLE, MD — Today, Goodwill Industries International launched new features for its free Goodwill Locator app, which enables users to stay connected to Goodwill’s mission through stories, updates and information related to donation centers, stores, job training centers and Goodwill headquarters. Currently available on
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Goodwill Helps Veterans and Military Families Build the Next Chapter of Their Careers Rockville, MD — As Americans take time to honor veterans on Memorial Day, Goodwill continues its commitment of meeting their specialized employment needs. Goodwill honors their service by providing veterans and military families with tailored job training, and career and transitional services
National Effort Seeks to Address Shortage in Skilled Workers ROCKVILLE, MD — There are millions of job openings in the United States, but companies report having difficulties finding workers with the right skills, training and credentials to fill them. The inability to find a talented pool of workers with the right skills restricts industry growth
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ROCKVILLE, MD — Goodwill Industries International honors three local Goodwill agencies for successfully strengthening families through financial stability. The Outstanding Family Strengthening Center of Excellence Award is sponsored in part by the Annie E. Casey Foundation to honor Goodwill agencies that incorporate family financial stability strategies into their mission, vision and program offerings. The 2015
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Goodwill Industries International Names Steve Hennessey its 2015 Achiever of the Year OMAHA, NE — Steve Hennessey says his job at Goodwill® keeps him “out of trouble” and prevents him from getting bored. Those who know him see his situation a little differently, praising him for his dedication, infectious smile and pleasant personality. In short,
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Goodwill Industries International Honors Archie Gibbs as its 2015 Kenneth Shaw Graduate of the Year MACON, GA —Archie Gibbs has faced no shortage of challenges in his life, yet he always perseveres. When he was 7 years old, he awoke one morning to discover he had no hearing in his left ear and minimal hearing in
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Goodwill Industries International Honors Paulette Griffin with the 2015 Edgar J. Helms Award for Staff Charlotte, NC — During an exemplary 27-year career, Paulette Griffin has helped develop and oversee the employment and training services for Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont. Now, she’s the chief architect of a new service delivery model that focuses on
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Easter Seals-Goodwill Northern Rocky Mountain Honored with the 2015 Goodwill Volunteer Program of the Year Award Salt Lake City, UT — Teens in Salt Lake City with high-functioning autism have an opportunity to gain real world experience in an employment setting with support from teen mentors who offer friendship and advice. Peer Connections – a
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Goodwill Industries International Honors Darlene Hallam with the 2015 Edgar J. Helms Award for Graduate Staff Portland, OR – Since 2002, Darlene Hallam has been an inspiration to both co-workers and employees at the Goodwill® retail store in Redmond, OR, where she currently serves as assistant manager. For empowering others and demonstrating the values of
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Goodwill Industries International Honors Julie Bass with Robert E. and Charlotte Watkins Award for Excellence in Mission Advancement Shreveport, LA — Julie Bass, chief program officer at Goodwill Industries of North Louisiana, is being honored by Goodwill Industries International for developing a program that provides at-risk adolescents free literacy training, teaches life and financial literacy
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