Goodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia Celebrates #GivingTuesday on Nov. 27
November 19, 2018
This #GivingTuesday, Goodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia will celebrate by sharing stories that highlight how charitable giving can build brighter futures in our community. #GivingTuesday is a global day…
Goodwill Job Search Comes Full Circle for Military Spouse
November 9, 2018
Patriece Fountain was on move number seven when she and her family came to Hampton Roads in October 2017. As a military spouse, this was nothing new. While constant relocation…
Goodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia Joins National Disability Employment Awareness Month Observance
October 1, 2018
Throughout October, Goodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia (GCCVA) will observe National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), an annual awareness campaign on disability employment issues from the U.S. Dept. of…
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…
