HENRICO COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS COLLECTS 81,000 FREE BOOKS FROM GOODWILL IN 2019
January 20, 2020
In 2019, Henrico County Public Schools collected 81,559 free books from Goodwill, helping to stock libraries, classrooms and free book fairs for children. Last year’s … Continue reading "HENRICO COUNTY…
INTEGRATED GOODWILL SKILLS PROGRAM HELPS MAN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY LIVE FULLER LIFE
January 7, 2020
Anthony Southall doesn’t have a shy bone in his body and he loves to share his story. Seven years ago he was referred to a … Continue reading "INTEGRATED GOODWILL…
2019 Holiday Hours
December 18, 2019
WOMAN’S EMPLOYMENT WITH GOODWILL AND SWEAT EQUITY WITH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY LEAD TO HOME OWNERSHIP
December 18, 2019
Pictured above: Andrea Butler, vice president of mission advancement, Kimberley Rector, Goodwill Services Inc. associate and Mary Kay Huss, CEO, Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for Humanity … Continue reading "WOMAN’S EMPLOYMENT…
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…
