Goodwill Adds More Resources for Hiring and Supporting Military Veterans
September 18, 2018
Bill Forbes, Goodwill’s director of risk management, said he won the figurative lottery when he enlisted in the military at age 18. “I preferred an assignment in Florida, and my…
Petersburg Students Earn Valuable Work Experience through Summer Youth Program
August 22, 2018
Nearly 20 students from Petersburg High School (PHS) are preparing for a new school year with valuable knowledge gained from spending their summer in Goodwill’s Youth Work Experience Program. “This…
Goodwill Associate Uses Teamwork to Win Mission Month Button Contest
August 20, 2018
Dani Harper, lead associate at Goodwill’s Colonial Heights retail store, knew more about the nonprofit organization when she was younger than most people do as adults. “My mom used to…
Local DIY Experts Provide Tips for National Thrift Shop Day
August 17, 2018
In observance of National Thrift Shop Day on August 17th, Goodwill teamed up with Richmond bloggers and thrift lovers Mary and Tim Vidra from 17 Apart for a special series on…
Goodwill’s Growing Social Enterprise Includes Services for Businesses
August 13, 2018
For more than 100 years, the Goodwill brand has been synonymous with retail thrift stores that support workforce development programs for people with disabilities and disadvantages. Goodwill of Central and…
In Memoriam: Alex Kay, Jr., Longtime Goodwill Board Member
August 13, 2018
Goodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia mourns the recent passing of Alexander Kay, Jr., a longtime member of the Board of Directors and former president of the Board. He was affiliated…
Goodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia Named Finalist for ChamberRVA IMPACT Award
August 7, 2018
ChamberRVA has named Goodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia one of three finalists among large organizations for its 2018 IMPACT awards. The honor recognizes businesses that have made a positive…
Goodwill Earns Distinguished “Virginia Values Veterans” Certification
July 31, 2018
Goodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia received certification from the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Virginia Values Veterans (V3) program, joining more than 300 Virginia businesses and organizations recognized for their commitment…
Goodwill Associate Wins Three Medals, Including Gold, At Special Olympics USA Games
July 16, 2018
Richard Cuevas, a Goodwill associate at the Petersburg retail location, cannot walk around the store without sounding like a champion. The three medals he won at the 2018 Special Olympics…
Virginia Goodwill® Executive Receives Award for Excellence in Management
June 27, 2018
Charles Layman, a Goodwill CEO for 41 years, Recognized for Commitment to Community and Fiscal Leadership RICHMOND, VA — When Charles Layman joined Goodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia (GCCVA)…
