Fact: 8,000 acres are taken care of thnx to grounds keeping staff employed by Goodwill – that's 6,000 football fields! http://t.co/44rt9o15 #
Goodwill® Reunites Donated POW/MIA Bracelet with Soldier’s Family
Earlier this summer, Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin and Metropolitan Chicago store associate Sheila Anderson was processing jewelry donations at the agency’s South Elgin, IL, location when she found a bracelet. Engraved with a name, military rank, branch of service, a date, and a country, the bracelet struck Anderson as more than a regular ID bracelet. Read on to learn how online research led Goodwill to learn more about the bracelet's history and reunite the piece of jewelry with a family member of the soldier it commemorates.
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Goodwill® Reunites Donated POW/MIA Bracelet with Soldier's Family
Earlier this summer, Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin and Metropolitan Chicago store associate Sheila Anderson was processing jewelry donations at the agency’s South Elgin, IL, location when she found a bracelet. Engraved with a name, military rank, branch of service, a date, and a country, the bracelet struck Anderson as more than a regular ID bracelet. Read on to learn how online research led Goodwill to learn more about the bracelet's history and reunite the piece of jewelry with a family member of the soldier it commemorates.
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Fact: 8,000 acres are taken ca…
Fact: 8,000 acres are taken care of thnx to grounds keeping staff employed by Goodwill – that’s 6,000 football fields! http://t.co/44rt9o15
My Story: Sam Olmo
As a high school student, Sam participated in a work experience program with Goodwill that taught him valuable job skills. He continued to work with Goodwill after graduation, and his great work ethic earned him the position of team leader. An employee specialist at his local agency saw how hardworking Sam was and helped him advance in his career by connecting him with a position as a mail clerk at Medco. Sam says he now enjoys being able to provide for himself and his mother, and is proud of his newfound independence. Read on to hear Sam tell his story.
Daily Update of 2011-10-15
Jorge from @GoodwillDenver is speaking live to the White House Council for Community Solutions re: education for youth http://t.co/mn6ocHdB # Thanks Lorie! RT @clutterdiet Love this article by @jdgibbons on @HuffingtonPost– From Deployment to Employment http://t.co/4F1DZm1s #
Stay Organized When Decorating for Halloween
Are you drowning in decorations? Trick-or-treat tripping you up? People are spending more time and money than ever decorating for Halloween. Consider whether you can cut back on the cobwebs and still get the same festive effect.
People with Disabilities Model Work-Ready Fashions at NY Goodwill® Show
In honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey (Astoria) teamed up with the New York City Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities to stage a fashion show and seminar on what outfits are most appropriate for people to wear in their chosen careers. Individuals participating in Disability Mentoring Day (DMD), an annual event that pairs students and job seekers with disabilities with mentors to help them explore career opportunities, served as models for the event.
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Daily Update of 2011-10-14
#GoodwillIntl is an official nonprofit partner of the Connect to Compete national #broadband adoption initiative. http://t.co/Kr3ejplc #FCC #
Helping People Return to Work Remains a Priority for Goodwill®
On Tuesday, October 11, 2011, the American Jobs Act was defeated in the U.S. Senate after it failed to attract the 60 votes needed to conclude debate. At Goodwill®, we stand ready to work with the administration and Congress to put Americans back to work and is hopeful that some of the promising aspects of the act will move forward, including increasing employment opportunities for veterans, people who are long-term unemployed, low-income adults, individuals with disabilities and youth.
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