State Department Selects Documentary Showing How People with Disabilities Work to Inspire Audiences ROCKVILLE, MD — For Once in My Life, a film about The Spirit of Goodwill® Band, a musical group made up of program participants from Goodwill Industries of South Florida (Miami), is one of 29 films selected for the 2012 American Film
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Goodwill® Donations Fund Career Services for People Who Are Unemployed Nationwide ROCKVILLE, MD— Although the U.S. unemployment rate has decreased in recent months, many people in our community still have difficulty entering the labor market and providing for their families. The simple act of cleaning out your closets and donating to Goodwill this spring will
Growing coalition urges lawmakers to protect workers by reauthorizing the Older Americans Act ROCKVILLE, MD – As a co-sponsor of the One Away Campaign for elder economic security, Goodwill Industries International is calling on Congress to protect and strengthen the Older Americans Act (OAA). Goodwill and the co-sponsors of the One Away Campaign recognize that
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Earn Discounts at Bon-Ton Stores while Supporting Goodwill’s Job Training Programs Rockville, MD— Goodwill and The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. encourage consumers to think of spring shopping as an early opportunity to do good by “wearing it forward” during the semi-annual Goodwill Sale, which will take place March 7–22. Before shopping, individuals are urged to donate their
ROCKVILLE, MD — Jim McClelland, president and CEO of Goodwill Industries of Central Indiana (Indianapolis), has earned the 2012 Matthews Entrepreneurial Award from Goodwill Industries International. McClelland has always operated his nonprofit as a business with a social mission, and this award recognizes his 40-year track record of innovation and entrepreneurism. The award — endowed
Jerry Davis the 45th Executive to Win Goodwill’s P.J. Trevethan Award ROCKVILLE, MD — Gerald (Jerry) Davis, CEO of Goodwill Industries of Central Texas (Austin), has earned the 2012 P.J. Trevethan Award from Goodwill Industries International. Davis has spent his Goodwill® career building a progressive and organization-wide Talent Development Program, and the award recognizes his
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Rockville, MD – Goodwill Industries International announced that it will continue its partnership with FLW, the world’s premier tournament-fishing organization for the upcoming 2012 season. Goodwill® provides job training programs, career and community-based services for people with disabilities, those who lack education or work experience and others facing challenges to finding employment through the revenue
Workers May Qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) American workers with low to moderate incomes may qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), a federal tax credit that provides a financial boost for employees in a recovering economy. In recognition of EITC Awareness Day, Goodwill® is encouraging people who earned less than
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Tax Credit Rewards Working Families, Prevents Millions from Slipping into Poverty Washington, D.C. – In conjunction with “EITC Awareness Day,” national policy and advocacy organizations gathered Thursday to laud the many ways the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) helps families, communities and local economies. In these particularly difficult economic times, it’s crucial that all families
Media Advisory As Tax-Filing Season Begins, National Organizations Host “EITC Awareness Day” Briefing WHAT: A policy briefing for Members of Congress, their staff and news media. Speakers will address the ways in which the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) brings value to not only individuals and working families, but also to entire communities, local economies
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Software Donations Will Increase Job Placement Functions at 27 Goodwill Agencies ROCKVILLE, MD — Microsoft has awarded Goodwill Industries International a $5.5 million grant, which will result in 27 Goodwill agencies in 20 states and provinces receiving new software to help staff members and program participants build the computer skills they need to find jobs
Goodwill Commits to the White House Summer Jobs+ Initiative ROCKVILLE, MD — Goodwill Industries International has announced its commitment to expand job opportunities for youth as a nonprofit partner of the White House Summer Jobs+ initiative. The initiative, launched today at a day-long summit, is a call-to-action for businesses, nonprofits and the government to
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