Goodwill Industries International Honors Jim Barnette as 2012 Achiever of the Year ROCKVILLE, MD — While Jim Barnette may have multiple disabilities including being legally blind and having mild quadriplegia as a result of a cerebral hemorrhage in infancy, he describes himself the way those around him describe him: happy and successful. For his longstanding
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Inaugural Online Event Connects Employers with Robust Candidate Pool ROCKVILLE, MD — Goodwill Industries International, the nation’s leading nonprofit provider of job placement and training programs for people with disabilities, those who lack education or job experience, and others who face challenges to finding employment, will launch its inaugural virtual career fair from May 7
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Goodwill Industries International Honors Migdalia Figueroa with the 2012 Edgar J. Helms Award for Staff NEW YORK, NY — Each week, close to a 100 people approach the Goodwill® Back-to-Work Program in Bronx, NY, for assistance with emergent needs like food, housing and health care, as well as help finding education, training and employment services.
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Goodwill Industries® Honors Jarvin Dorsey with the 2012 Edgar J. Helms Award for Graduate Staff TYLER, TX — A random drive-by shooting in high school may have halted Jarvin Dorsey’s chances at a college football scholarship but it didn’t stop him from pursuing a career where he could help others overcome challenges that keep them
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Goodwill Industries International Honors Steve Purich with the 2012 Elsine Katz Volunteer Leader of the Year Award Johnstown, PA — Steve Purich, a retired financial planner with a 42-year career, has volunteered more than 800 hours in two years at the GoodGuides® youth mentoring program at Goodwill Industries of the Conemaugh Valley (Johnstown, PA). The
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Mobile Goodwill Easter Seals Honored as the 2012 Goodwill Volunteer Program of the Year Mobile, AL — The volunteer tutoring program at Goodwill Easter Seals of the Gulf Coast (Mobile, AL) helped more than 540 individuals improve their literacy skills by providing one-on-one instruction in schools, libraries, churches, and other convenient locations in 2011. Goodwill
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Chef Jay Stancill knows his way around a kitchen but is equally comfortable in the classroom. Stancill has been instrumental in the success of a culinary arts training program at the Helms Career Institute, an initiative of Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia and the CSRA. For innovation in developing educational opportunities for the people Goodwill® serves, Stancill is the 2012 recipient of the Robert E. and Charlotte Watkins Award for Excellence in Mission Advancement, an annual honor bestowed by Goodwill Industries International.
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Goodwill of Greater Washington Takes Its Goods to Rockville – Wednesday, May 9, 2012 ROCKVILLE, MD — In honor of Goodwill Industries Week (May 6-12), Goodwill Industries International will be hosting a “Travelin’ Trunk Show” at its headquarters location to showcase racks of contemporary and vintage fashions including clothing, handbags, shoes, accessories and more. The
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Clothing Donations Collected During Customer Appreciation Days BALTIMORE, MD — OneMain Financial will provide area residents and customers the opportunity to support their local community during its Customer Appreciation Days, May 1-31. Throughout the entire month of May, the OneMain Financial branches across the United States will collect clothing donations to help support the mission
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ROCKVILLE, MD — The semi-annual Goodwill Sale, a partnership between The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ: BONT) and Goodwill Industries International, collected nearly three million pounds of clothing and textiles during its spring promotion. The donations have an estimated value of $17 million in revenue. Goodwill will sell the donations in its stores and the revenue
Calculator Shows Individuals Make a Difference ROCKVILLE, MD — The proliferation of advice on sustainable living has left many consumers overwhelmed and wondering if their green efforts even make a difference. Goodwill Industries®, a pioneer of the reduce-reuse-repurpose philosophy, wants the public to know that simple acts, like donating gently used clothing and household items
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ROCKVILLE, MD – Goodwill Industries International is pleased to honor Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) as a recipient of its Goodwill® National Policymaker Award for 2012. The award recognizes a federal lawmaker who has clearly demonstrated support for Goodwill’s public policy priorities. Goodwill Industries International nominated Murray for her support of Goodwill’s public policy priorities including
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