These have been difficult times for communities. At Goodwill®, we believe that 'GOOD WILL COME'! Each week, Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland and East Central Ohio will provide free downloadable activities for you and your family to help your community grow stronger. Others are just fun ways to pass this time!
Category: Social Good
Local Chef Cooking Up Goodwill in Michigan
Myles Anton, executive chef and owner of The Franklin and Trattoria Stella in Traverse City, MI, found himself with an abundance of fresh produce and free time when restaurants across the state closed due to the public health crisis. That's when he arrived at the Goodwill Inn to volunteer
MoKan Goodwill Donates PPE to Local Healthcare Workers
Healthcare workers are fighting a shortage of protective masks, but other personal protective equipment (PPE) items are also in reduced supply, such as scrubs, smocks and face shields. Not having these necessities has been a huge hurdle in battling the coronavirus.
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Online Learning Opportunities Available at No Cost to You
As we adjust to staying at home, now is a great time to build our skills so we can return to work and advance our careers. Goodwill® is working to bring virtual job training to your home. Check out these resources, and let the learning begin!
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Goodwill of Western Missouri and Eastern Kansas Launches New Initiative to Train Employees in Artificial Intelligence
The future is here. Many sectors including automotive, manufacturing, health care, finance and fashion are utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI), robotics, automation and augmentation to meet production, inventory and distribution challenges.
Nurses are Lending a Helping Hand to New Moms in Indiana
When a young woman learns she’s going to become a mother for the first time, the prospect can be intimidating. She may wonder how she will care for her little one, what choices will be the best for her new family, and how she will keep her child happy, healthy and safe.
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Goodwill® and Google Collaborate to Provide Virtual Resume Reviews in Celebration of Digital Learning Day
In celebration of Digital Learning Day on Thursday, February 27, 2020, Goodwill® and Google have joined forces to offer Virtual Resume Reviews to individuals nation-wide.
Goodwill KYOWVA Hosts Huntington’s Annual Sustainability Fair to Expand Interest and Knowledge Around Sustainability in the Community
The goal of the Huntington Sustainability Fair Project is to support a vibrant and sustainable local economy. Goodwill KYOWVA wanted to make the fair more expansive and inclusive event involving more community partners and expand the interest, reach and involvement by providing education and options available to people in the area to increase ways to live a more sustainable lifestyle.
Ned Helms, Grandson of Goodwill Founder Rev. Edgar Helms, Delivers Commencement Address at Helms College
Institution builds pathways to success through career opportunities. An enthusiastic group of 575 family and friends cheered on 65 graduates from the Augusta campus of Helms College at a grand ceremony held at the Miller Theater.
GOODWILL OF THE OLYMPICS AND RAINIER REGION OFFERS GED TEST PREP CLASSES FOR YOUTH TO PREPARE FOR GED TESTS
Over the last several months, students in Longview, WA, have learned the power of perseverance. Goodwill of the Olympics and Rainier Region offers GED test prep classes for youth and adults to prepare for GED tests.
Goodwill Industries of Houston Teams Up with Edge4Vets to Help Veterans Go to Work
Individuals who have served our country deserve more than just our thanks for their service — they need support to successfully return to civilian life. While veterans face many challenges, such as emotional stress, family obligations, and physical and emotional disabilities, they also must learn to navigate the workforce and find a job.
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Goodwill of the Olympics and Rainier Region Partners with NORPAC to Welcome Next Generation of Workers
The gap between eager, young workers and their access to living-wage jobs is one that is felt by many youths in rural Southwest Washington – especially those struggling to rise out of poverty.
