FROM HOMELESS TO SUCCESS COACH
December 2, 2019
After Overcoming Personal Barriers, Moody Joined Goodwill to Give Back to Those Facing Similar Challenges When Dorenzo Cyril Moody began working at Goodwill in 2014, … Continue reading "FROM HOMELESS…
GOODWILL HELPS RETURNING CITIZEN SECURE WORK AFTER 25 YEAR SENTENCE
November 20, 2019
Pictured above: Charles Jackson (right) with Goodwill Career Advisor Aundre Williamson-Gary After his release from serving 25 years in prison, Charles Jackson found that everyday … Continue reading "GOODWILL HELPS…
5 WAYS TO SHOP GOODWILL
November 14, 2019
Did you know there’s more than one way to shop Goodwill? Read more to learn all the ways you can get your thrift-fix with Goodwill, … Continue reading "5 WAYS…
HOMELESS VETERAN REBUILDS LIFE AFTER FINDING EMPLOYMENT THROUGH GOODWILL
November 14, 2019
After serving three and a half years with the U.S. Marine Corps, Silas Edwards found himself homeless, unemployed and struggling with depression. Edwards battled chronic … Continue reading "HOMELESS VETERAN…
GOODWILL AWARDED LYFT COMMUNITY GRANT
November 5, 2019
Goodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia recently received a transportation grant from Lyft, the nationwide ride-sharing company. Job seekers being served by Goodwill can now … Continue reading "GOODWILL AWARDED…
HOW GOODWILL’S SKILLS TRAINERS ARE CHANGING LIVES
November 5, 2019
Pictured above: Kelly Craig with her supported employment team Goodwill employment skills trainers provide daily management of the Group Supported Employment Program, which provides inclusive employment … Continue reading "HOW GOODWILL’S…
TOP FIVE TIPS FOR MAKING HALLOWEEN COSTUMES MORE TREAT THAN TRICK FOR YOUR PET
October 29, 2019
Written by Goodwill Industries International and the Humane Society of the United States Dressing up as your favorite pop culture icon or well-loved classic, like … Continue reading "TOP FIVE…
RERUNNER- LOCAL DONOR PARTNERSHIP
October 29, 2019
Q. How did you come up with the concept for ReRunner? A. At its core, ReRunner is a retail returns technology platform. I hate waste … Continue reading "RERUNNER- LOCAL…
NATIONAL JOB ACTION DAY, NOV. 4
October 29, 2019
Nov. 4 is national Job Action Day, a day of empowerment for workers and jobseekers. It’s designed to help people at all stages in their … Continue reading "NATIONAL JOB…
RETAIL ASSOCIATES CELEBRATE GOODWILL’S MISSION
October 24, 2019
Chris Russell, lead associate at Goodwill’s Ashland retail store, was looking for an opportunity with career growth, a good culture and a mission he could … Continue reading "RETAIL ASSOCIATES…
