Goodwill supporter and professional football player Donald Driver took to the dance floor last night with energy and athleticism on the premier of the 14th season of ABC’s hit show, “Dancing with the Stars.” The Green Bay Packers’ wide receiver began his relationship with Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin (Milwaukee) in March 2003, signing autographs
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Fifteen companies at a Goodwill hosted job fair in Augusta, GA, last week were looking to fill more than 500 positions. More than 700 job seekers turned out for the event. “So many people are looking. I wanted to be here first thing,” said one job seeker.
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For the fifth consecutive year, Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont (NC) is teaming up with the Charlotte Art League (CAL) to showcase the work of artists from the Goodwill’s Employment Skills Training program. This year’s ‘Color My Dreams’ exhibit, open daily through March 30, showcases more than 70 pieces of art including drawings, paintings and mosaics created by individuals with intellectual, physical and other disabilities.
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Beginning in May, Goodwill Industries of Colorado Springs will launch a first-of-its-kind life skills program for individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities called Possibilities, which will provide them opportunities to build the skills they need to succeed in everyday life in an engaging, hands-on environment.
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Donation Match Game screenshotAttention parents and kids at heart! If you're looking for a fun and educational activity, be sure to check out Goodwill's free Donation Match Game (online and for the iPad). The interactive game, powered by Goodwill's Donate Movement, teaches kids about many of the different items you have in your home that can be donated or recycled.
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Valentines created for veteransMore than 400 valentines made their way to veterans in VA hospitals and nursing homes this Valentine’s Day, thanks to the big hearts and helping hands of the staff and program participants at Goodwill Industries of Tulsa. The activity was a voluntary effort conducted in conjunction with the Cherokee Nation’s ‘Valentines for Vets” program.
Eddie the assistance dog with his new companion Jordyn.When Eddie graduates on April 13, he’ll be spared the usual uncertainty and anxiety about employment experienced by most students. The golden retriever, named after Goodwill® founder Rev. Edgar J. Helms, recently met his future “employer” and companion, 13-year old Jordyn Miller, who has muscular dystrophy and uses a wheelchair.
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GCFLatino.org creates learning opportunities for Spanish speakers who want to enhance essential skills needed for employment. The web-based curricula of the virtual workshops can help anyone become highly knowledgeable on Windows Office programs, social media platforms, computer applications and day-to-day life skills. Tutorials on Word, Excel, and PowerPoint help users acquire essential skills for office or administrative positions.
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A six-year partnership between Goodwill Industries-Big Bend (FL) and Leon County Schools (LCS) is helping students in need give each other a hand up through an annual voucher system and donation drive. At the beginning of each school year, LCS social workers receive Goodwill vouchers to distribute to students throughout the year when needed. In return, Leon County Schools allows Goodwill to have an annual district-wide clothing drive.
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For most single mothers in the Bronx, their number one priority is to keep their children safe. Many of these women do not thrive in traditional school settings, so Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey focused its Good Jobs program on turning job seekers into job holders in high-growth industries such as health care, retail and hospitality.
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In an age of high unemployment, people with disabilities continue to have a harder time finding jobs than most. In Hamilton, Ontario, Goodwill's "Youth at Work" Program helps young adults ages 16-30 with disabilities prepare for work through job training opportunities, work placement and assistance finding permanent work.
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Herbert Garvin was working as a baggage handler at Savannah-Hilton Head International Airport in 2005 when he experienced a ruptured brain aneurysm. After brain surgery and hospital rehabilitation, Garvin was unable to care for himself and moved back home with his parents. Motivated to provide for his family and daughter, Herbert came to Goodwill Industries of the Coastal Empire’s ADVANCE Acquired Brain Injury program. The program, an award-winning day program, provides assistance to people who experience a brain injury or other neurological disability.
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