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Goodwill Program Gives Bikes to Needy Children, Job Training to Unemployed Workers

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Vanessa Cardoni

Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia and the CSRA teamed up with local organizations this month to provide more than 200 Augusta-area children with bicycles and helmets as part of the community’s annual ‘Santa Wheels’ program. Goodwill has been involved with the program since 2006, contributing 1,035 volunteer hours and distributing more than 600 bicycles to deserving children.

Goodwill® Rising Together^TM Initiative Announces New Partnerships with Accenture, Bank of America, Comcast Internet Essentials, Lowe’s, and USAA to Increase Access to Careers for More than One Million People by 2025

Posted on May 11, 2022 (May 20, 2022) by Adam Stiska

New partners join initiative catalyzing economic mobility for individuals across North America to access stable, well-paying careers ROCKVILLE, MD — Goodwill, the leading nonprofit provider of job training and placement services in North America, today announced five new partners — Accenture, Bank of America, Comcast Internet Essentials, Lowe’s and USAA — joined its Rising Together™

LYFT AND GOODWILL® EXPAND JOBS ACCESS PROGRAM TO PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION TO VULNERABLE POPULATIONS

Posted on August 5, 2021 (June 23, 2022) by Charlene Sarmiento

Lyft Pink Annual Membership to Add Access to New Unlimited Bikeshare Benefits FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 5, 2021 ROCKVILLE, MD — As unemployment rates have rebounded at lower rates for communities of color in recent months, Lyft and Goodwill are working to directly address that issue. The expanded LyftUp Jobs Access Program will help ensure

Get Out the Vote 2020

Posted on October 29, 2020 by Katherine Michaud Smith

I was able to cast my vote last week, as Virginia is one of the 42 states along with the District of Columbia that offers in-person early voting. My polling place was fresh out of “I Voted Early” stickers, so I took a “Future Voter” sticker instead. Probably meant for children, technically I’m a “Future Voter” as well since I’ll surely be voting again in another election.

How to Turn Toys from the Past into Jobs of the Future

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Lorie Marrero

Every holiday season, it seems there's a new toy, game or device that has parents making a mad dash to the mall. While some of those holiday favorites live on for years, others fall by the wayside faster than you can say “Happy New Year!” Luckily, Goodwill® has been available to turn the items in your land of forgotten toys (formerly known as your basement or garage) into job training and employment services for the community. Let's take a look at some of the most memorable and sought-after holiday toys of the last 20 years and how they can make a difference today.

Youth Restoration Project: Mission Integration at its Best

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Vanessa Cardoni

Amidst sawdust, the sound of hammering and the turn of wrenches, youth in Tucson, AZ, are learning that the work from their hands is not only rebuilding furniture and bikes, but also rebuilding their lives as they gain skills that may lead to a career.

Entrepreneur Puts Passion for Volunteerism First

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Vanessa Cardoni

Goodwill Industries International Honors Fred ‘Cab’ Stitt wit the 2013 Elsine Katz Volunteer Leader of the Year Award Macon, GA — Fred “Cab” Stitt owns a successful portable restroom and restroom trailer service in Augusta, GA, but says his primary vocation is philanthropist and volunteer. For the past decade, his volunteerism has benefited Goodwill Industries

Top 10 Things to Donate Before Year’s End

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Vanessa Cardoni

People can make an impact by donating everything from computers to clothes ROCKVILLE, MD — Goodwill Industries International is encouraging Americans to commit to donating 10 items before the end of 2012. During this busy and celebratory time of year, many people are looking for a way to help those in need, and donating used

This Father’s Day, Give Dad the Gift of a Clean Garage

Posted on June 16, 2012 by Lorie Marrero

As we celebrate Fathers’ Day, why not help Dad get organized? Whether he has a workbench area, gardening and lawn equipment, sports equipment, or fishing gear, Dad probably has an interest in getting the garage straightened up this season.

This Father's Day, Give Dad the Gift of a Clean Garage

Posted on June 16, 2012 by Vanessa Cardoni

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