Joylin Kirk to chair subcommittee on barriers to work ROCKVILLE, MD — Goodwill Industries International Senior Director of Mission Services Joylin Kirk has been appointed by Labor Secretary Thomas Perez to serve on a federal advisory committee chartered to assess the employment and training needs of veterans and their integration into the workforce. The appointment
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Larry DeJarnett Brings 50 Years of Business Leadership and Volunteerism to Goodwill Board ROCKVILLE, MD — The Goodwill Industries International Board of Directors has elected as its chairman Larry DeJarnett, retired Officer/Partner of management consultancy A.T. Kearney, Inc., and founder and managing director of The LAMAR Group. DeJarnett took office during Goodwill’s annual meeting of
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 Visits Capitol Hill to Educate Lawmakers and Their Staffs on Vital Career Development Programs ROCKVILLE, MD — More than 100 Goodwill advocates, including executives, workforce development professionals, volunteer board members and program participants, will meet with lawmakers and their staffs on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, April 12. These representatives from Goodwill organizations across America
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Spring cleaning is an exciting opportunity to throw open the windows and sort out the clutter. With #CleanSweep, Goodwill offers expert tips to make this spring the cleanest yet. ROCKVILLE, MD — Spring cleaning is a great time to sort out the clutter, but it can also be an overwhelming chore that intimidates many out
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The opening of the Anchorage store and donation center on March 17 marks the first time Goodwill’s retail operations will be available to the people of Alaska. ROCKVILLE, MD — Thursday, March 17 at 8 a.m. marks the grand opening of Goodwill Industries of Alaska’s new retail store and donation center at 3838 Old Seward
So I must admit I was late to hop on the Mad Men train. Ever the mid-mod fan, people kept telling me the show was right up my alley, yet for some reason I resisted. When I finally made the effort to watch, I instantly felt right at home.
Partnership with Senior Community Service Employment Program Recognizes Valuable Contributions of America’s Older Workers Rockville, MD — National Employ Older Workers Week — September 20 – 26, 2015 — commemorates the contributions and achievements made by U.S. employees over the age of 55. The goal of National Employ Older Workers Week is to raise awareness
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Shop Goodwill and Help People Earn Jobs! ROCKVILLE, MD — Goodwill Industries International celebrates National Thrift Shop Day and encourages people to shop at Goodwill to do more than just snag great deals. With each purchase at Goodwill, shoppers contribute to programs that provide education, skills training and career development that help people earn jobs
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ROCKVILLE, MD — Will Courtney, a Fort Worth, TX, businessman and Goodwill® volunteer for more than 51 years, was inducted into the Goodwill Industries Hall of Fame recently at the nonprofit’s annual CEO meeting. The Hall of Fame recognizes retired Goodwill chief executive officers, staff and volunteers who have made exemplary contributions to the Goodwill
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shopgoodwill.com®, Goodwill’s Premiere E-Commerce Platform, Celebrates Milestone ROCKVILLE, MD — America’s favorite online thrift store — and the nation’s first nonprofit online auction site — is celebrating its 15th anniversary, proving that Goodwill® is not only a leader in job placement but also an innovative social enterprise through its use of e-commerce and sustainability. The
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Goodwill Keystone Area (Harrisburg) offers local residents the opportunity to eat healthy, locally grown produce while supporting the Goodwill® mission through Goodwill at Homefields Farm, a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program in the heart of Millersville, PA.
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