Comments for Goodwill Industries International, Inc. http://www.goodwill.org Every 42 seconds of every business day, a person served by Goodwill earns a good job. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:22:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 Comment on My Story: Calvin Okeson by TJ Gioconda http://www.goodwill.org/my-story/calvin-okeson/comment-page-1/#comment-2075 TJ Gioconda Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:22:04 +0000 http://www.goodwill.org/?p=15699#comment-2075 Hi Robert, Have you used our locator -- locator.goodwill.org -- and searched for only Goodwill Headquarters? You will need to contact them for any job services available in your community. Cheers, TJ Gioconda Goodwill Industries International Hi Robert,

Have you used our locator — locator.goodwill.org — and searched for only Goodwill Headquarters? You will need to contact them for any job services available in your community.

Cheers,
TJ Gioconda
Goodwill Industries International

]]> Comment on My Story: Mel Yawn by TJ Gioconda http://www.goodwill.org/my-story/mel-yawn/comment-page-1/#comment-2074 TJ Gioconda Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:20:11 +0000 http://www.goodwill.org/?p=3798#comment-2074 Hi Steven, Each Goodwill is run independently in order to best serve it’s community. Use our locator at locator.goodwill.org to find your local Goodwill’s website and contact information to inquire about local employment opportunities. Cheers, TJ Gioconda Goodwill Industries International Hi Steven,

Each Goodwill is run independently in order to best serve it’s community. Use our locator at locator.goodwill.org to find your local Goodwill’s website and contact information to inquire about local employment opportunities.

Cheers,
TJ Gioconda
Goodwill Industries International

]]> Comment on File Your Taxes for Free and Claim the Credits You Earned by TJ Gioconda http://www.goodwill.org/goodwill-for-you/career-and-financial-advice/file-your-taxes-for-free-and-claim-the-credits-you-earned/comment-page-1/#comment-2073 TJ Gioconda Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:19:30 +0000 http://www.goodwill.org/?p=15782#comment-2073 Hi Vicki, Each Goodwill is run independently in order to best serve it’s community. Use our locator at locator.goodwill.org to find your local Goodwill’s website and contact information to inquire about local donations. Cheers, TJ Gioconda Goodwill Industries International Hi Vicki,

Each Goodwill is run independently in order to best serve it’s community. Use our locator at locator.goodwill.org to find your local Goodwill’s website and contact information to inquire about local donations.

Cheers,
TJ Gioconda
Goodwill Industries International

]]> Comment on My Story: Gabi Argotti by Alan http://www.goodwill.org/my-story/gabi-argotti/comment-page-1/#comment-2072 Alan Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:49:08 +0000 http://www.goodwill.org/?p=15895#comment-2072 Yea, Gabi! You proved you can do it, which must have given you even more confidence to strive for more. Don't let the bumps in the road take you down. There are always challenges we must all overcome. My money is on you! ;-) Yea, Gabi! You proved you can do it, which must have given you even more confidence to strive for more. Don’t let the bumps in the road take you down. There are always challenges we must all overcome. My money is on you! ;-)

]]> Comment on Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) by diana http://www.goodwill.org/scsep/comment-page-1/#comment-2071 diana Sun, 29 Jan 2012 20:43:27 +0000 http://www.goodwill.org/?page_id=7815#comment-2071 Hi I just moved to Clovis Cal from Tempe AZ. Had to move to try and get help here.I'm 55 in feb this yr. Funny when I was there I couldn't find help and now your there. Bad timing for me. I'm very happy that there is the goodwill. It stands for alot and it really helps alot of people. BLESS your company and keep up the good work. Hi I just moved to Clovis Cal from Tempe AZ. Had to move to try and get help here.I’m 55 in feb this yr. Funny when I was there I couldn’t find help and now your there. Bad timing for me. I’m very happy that there is the goodwill. It stands for alot and it really helps alot of people. BLESS your company and keep up the good work.

]]> Comment on My Story: Robin Wilkins by roland http://www.goodwill.org/my-story/robin-wilkins/comment-page-1/#comment-2068 roland Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:58:23 +0000 http://www.goodwill.org/?p=10949#comment-2068 awesome. awesome.

]]> Comment on Need a Job? Consider Work-at-Home Employment by vanetta jefferson http://www.goodwill.org/goodwill-for-you/career-and-financial-advice/need-a-job-consider-work-at-home-employment/comment-page-1/#comment-2067 vanetta jefferson Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:54:45 +0000 http://www.goodwill.org/?p=15645#comment-2067 How do I get a stay-at-home job How do I get a stay-at-home job

]]> Comment on File Your Taxes for Free and Claim the Credits You Earned by vicki yeager http://www.goodwill.org/goodwill-for-you/career-and-financial-advice/file-your-taxes-for-free-and-claim-the-credits-you-earned/comment-page-1/#comment-2064 vicki yeager Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:16:26 +0000 http://www.goodwill.org/?p=15782#comment-2064 I've donated threw out the year. I need a price list for items donated. Could you e-mail me one. Thanks, Vicki I’ve donated threw out the year. I need a price list for items donated. Could you e-mail me one.

Thanks,
Vicki

]]> Comment on Overcome Job Discrimination as an Older Worker by Helen Grasty http://www.goodwill.org/goodwill-for-you/career-and-financial-advice/overcome-job-discrimination-as-an-older-worker/comment-page-1/#comment-2056 Helen Grasty Wed, 25 Jan 2012 01:14:36 +0000 http://www.goodwill.org/?p=15530#comment-2056 I am 57 and still looking for a job since Sept,2010. and still have not found work in my field or any job yet. I also agree there's a discrimination problem. I am 57 and still looking for a job since Sept,2010. and still have not found work in my field or any job yet. I also agree there’s a discrimination problem.

]]> Comment on My Story: Calvin Okeson by Robert Patterson http://www.goodwill.org/my-story/calvin-okeson/comment-page-1/#comment-2054 Robert Patterson Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:16:17 +0000 http://www.goodwill.org/?p=15699#comment-2054 Hello, I really like your success stories on people who are able to find employment despite barriers in their job search. I'm handicapped myself and I would like to find a Goodwill in the Chicago area that provides job training and/or employment. The only information that I get is for their donation centers. Thank you very much, Robert Hello, I really like your success stories on people who are able to find employment despite barriers in their job search. I’m handicapped myself and I would like to find a Goodwill in the Chicago area that provides job training and/or employment. The only information that I get is for their donation centers. Thank you very much, Robert

]]> Comment on Need a Job? Consider Work-at-Home Employment by Charlotte http://www.goodwill.org/goodwill-for-you/career-and-financial-advice/need-a-job-consider-work-at-home-employment/comment-page-1/#comment-2053 Charlotte Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:35:24 +0000 http://www.goodwill.org/?p=15645#comment-2053 my questions is how do i get in to doing a job from home who do i talk to and what of skills do u have to have to have to qualitfy. my questions is how do i get in to doing a job from home who do i talk to and what of skills do u have to have to have to qualitfy.

]]> Comment on Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) by TJ Gioconda http://www.goodwill.org/scsep/comment-page-1/#comment-2052 TJ Gioconda Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:34:41 +0000 http://www.goodwill.org/?page_id=7815#comment-2052 Hi Erica, Each Goodwill is run independently in order to best serve it's community. Use our locator at locator.goodwill.org to find your local Goodwill's website and contact information to inquire about any positions. Cheers, TJ Gioconda Goodwill Industries International Hi Erica,

Each Goodwill is run independently in order to best serve it’s community. Use our locator at locator.goodwill.org to find your local Goodwill’s website and contact information to inquire about any positions.

Cheers,
TJ Gioconda
Goodwill Industries International

]]> Comment on My Story: Doyle McGee by elena http://www.goodwill.org/my-story/doyle-mcgee/comment-page-1/#comment-2051 elena Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:22:41 +0000 http://www.goodwill.org/?p=4511#comment-2051 you're an inspiration! all the best, elena you’re an inspiration! all the best, elena

]]> Comment on Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) by erica http://www.goodwill.org/scsep/comment-page-1/#comment-2049 erica Thu, 19 Jan 2012 03:20:28 +0000 http://www.goodwill.org/?page_id=7815#comment-2049 A new store opened in my area, Canyon Country, Ca last Friday 1-13-12 and they are hiring, being referred to the website for an application, but there is none to be found. I WOULD LIKE TO APPLY. Please help A new store opened in my area, Canyon Country, Ca last Friday 1-13-12 and they are hiring, being referred to the website for an application, but there is none to be found. I WOULD LIKE TO APPLY. Please help

]]> Comment on My Story: Mel Yawn by STEVEN MAXWELL http://www.goodwill.org/my-story/mel-yawn/comment-page-1/#comment-2048 STEVEN MAXWELL Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:19:06 +0000 http://www.goodwill.org/?p=3798#comment-2048 I HAVE THESE AMAZING STORIES OF HELP AND HOPE. I WOULD LIKE TO APPLY FOR A JOB WITH GOODWILL AT THE DIBERVILLE,MS.RETAIL STORE. PLEASE GIVE ME A CALL AT: ***-***-**** AND LEAVE MESSEGE . THANK-YOU. MY ADDRESS IS: ****************************************. I HAVE THESE AMAZING STORIES OF HELP AND HOPE. I WOULD LIKE TO APPLY FOR A JOB WITH GOODWILL AT THE DIBERVILLE,MS.RETAIL STORE. PLEASE GIVE ME A CALL AT: ***-***-**** AND LEAVE MESSEGE . THANK-YOU. MY ADDRESS IS: ****************************************.

]]> Comment on Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) by TJ Gioconda http://www.goodwill.org/scsep/comment-page-1/#comment-2045 TJ Gioconda Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:13:26 +0000 http://www.goodwill.org/?page_id=7815#comment-2045 Hi Phyllis, CSEP services are available in every county of the United States. If you do not live in one of the areas where Goodwill operates the program, call (877) 872-5627 or use the American Service Locator to find your local SCSEP provider. Cheers, TJ Gioconda Goodwill Industries International Hi Phyllis,

CSEP services are available in every county of the United States. If you do not live in one of the areas where Goodwill operates the program, call (877) 872-5627 or use the American Service Locator to find your local SCSEP provider.

Cheers,
TJ Gioconda
Goodwill Industries International

]]> Comment on Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) by Phyllis Hewson http://www.goodwill.org/scsep/comment-page-1/#comment-2044 Phyllis Hewson Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:09:49 +0000 http://www.goodwill.org/?page_id=7815#comment-2044 I live in MA. Do you operate in my state? I live in MA. Do you operate in my state?

]]> Comment on Make a Difference: Become a GoodGuides Youth Mentor by Ellyanna http://www.goodwill.org/get-involved/volunteer/make-a-difference-become-a-goodguides-youth-mentor/comment-page-1/#comment-2025 Ellyanna Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:13:10 +0000 http://www.goodwill.org/?p=7669#comment-2025 Appanrlety this is what the esteemed Willis was talkin' 'bout. Appanrlety this is what the esteemed Willis was talkin’ ’bout.

]]> Comment on Overcome Job Discrimination as an Older Worker by Valoris J Racz http://www.goodwill.org/goodwill-for-you/career-and-financial-advice/overcome-job-discrimination-as-an-older-worker/comment-page-1/#comment-2013 Valoris J Racz Mon, 16 Jan 2012 02:10:25 +0000 http://www.goodwill.org/?p=15530#comment-2013 I am a nurse and 62 looking fir a job. I have been unemployed for 3 months. I agree with the age discrimination problem. I am a nurse and 62 looking fir a job. I have been unemployed for 3 months. I agree with the age discrimination problem.

]]> Comment on My Story: Jungsoo Jung by Gail http://www.goodwill.org/my-story/jungsoo-jung/comment-page-1/#comment-2010 Gail Sun, 15 Jan 2012 03:05:58 +0000 http://www.goodwill.org/?p=15401#comment-2010 Jungsoo Jung's story makes my heart so happy. I know that his parents and his entire family are proud of him. Thank goodness for an organization such as Goodwill! Just because someone has a disability does not mean that this person does not have abilities and talents. In a lot of cases a person who has had to deal with a disability and with the ridicule of others (ignorant people) strives much harder than the average person to do a good job and is reliable. I know from personal experience as there is a person in my family with a disability who was made fun of and has overcome several obstacles. This person has three college certificates and lacks one class for her Associate's Degree. So, I say to Jungsoo: "Congratulations! I wish You the Best and Continued Success! Thank you for telling your story. It gives the rest of us hope." Jungsoo Jung’s story makes my heart so happy. I know that his parents and his entire family are proud of him. Thank goodness for an organization such as Goodwill! Just because someone has a disability does not mean that this person does not have abilities and talents. In a lot of cases a person who has had to deal with a disability and with the ridicule of others (ignorant people) strives much harder than the average person to do a good job and is reliable. I know from personal experience as there is a person in my family with a disability who was made fun of and has overcome several obstacles. This person has three college certificates and lacks one class for her Associate’s Degree. So, I say to Jungsoo: “Congratulations! I wish You the Best and Continued Success! Thank you for telling your story. It gives the rest of us hope.”

]]> Comment on Find a Job if You Have a Criminal Background by Vicki Henry http://www.goodwill.org/goodwill-for-you/career-and-financial-advice/find-a-job-if-you-have-a-criminal-background/comment-page-1/#comment-2008 Vicki Henry Thu, 12 Jan 2012 01:49:05 +0000 http://www.goodwill.org/?p=15126#comment-2008 We are making a list of companies who will hire a registrant. That term refers to a sexual offender. There are over 763,000 men, women and children (as young as 8 in some states) on the registries. The offenses that can land a person on the registry ranges from urinating in public, streaking, mooning, sexting, viewing suggestive or abusive images of someone up to age 18 (not knowing the true age of a person is not defensible), false accusations, to gain custody in a divorce, an angry ex-girlfriend, or even a spiteful student, Romeo & Juliet consensual sexual relationships, prostitution, solicitation, incest, molestation and rape. If you take that 763,000 and multiply it by 3 or 4 family members you will quickly see there are well over 2,000,000 wives, children, mothers, aunts, girlfriends, grandmothers and other loved ones suffering the collateral damage caused by the punitive Congressional requirements of a public registry. The collateral damage comes about in the form of harassment, beatings, ridicule, having signs placed in their yard, being asked to leave their church, children asked to leave organizations that help them develop into happy, productive and confident citizens, the wives sometimes lose their jobs because they are married to a registrant, neighbors sometimes place flyers on the doors of those living in a wide radius of the family. So, my question becomes how is a family supposed to survive, stay together, support a loved one and help them return as a productive member of society? Which is what they want instead of having to rely on assistance. Vicki Henry Women Against Registry.com We are making a list of companies who will hire a registrant. That term refers to a sexual offender. There are over 763,000 men, women and children (as young as 8 in some states) on the registries. The offenses that can land a person on the registry ranges from urinating in public, streaking, mooning, sexting, viewing suggestive or abusive images of someone up to age 18 (not knowing the true age of a person is not defensible), false accusations, to gain custody in a divorce, an angry ex-girlfriend, or even a spiteful student, Romeo & Juliet consensual sexual relationships, prostitution, solicitation, incest, molestation and rape. If you take that 763,000 and multiply it by 3 or 4 family members you will quickly see there are well over 2,000,000 wives, children, mothers, aunts, girlfriends, grandmothers and other loved ones suffering the collateral damage caused by the punitive Congressional requirements of a public registry. The collateral damage comes about in the form of harassment, beatings, ridicule, having signs placed in their yard, being asked to leave their church, children asked to leave organizations that help them develop into happy, productive and confident citizens, the wives sometimes lose their jobs because they are married to a registrant, neighbors sometimes place flyers on the doors of those living in a wide radius of the family. So, my question becomes how is a family supposed to survive, stay together, support a loved one and help them return as a productive member of society? Which is what they want instead of having to rely on assistance.

Vicki Henry
Women Against Registry.com

]]> Comment on Walmart Foundation and Goodwill® Assist Single Mothers by Breakthrough Nonprofit Branding: Spotlight on Principle Seven « goodpurposeblog http://www.goodwill.org/press-releases/walmart-foundation-and-goodwill%c2%ae-assist-single-mothers/comment-page-1/#comment-2007 Breakthrough Nonprofit Branding: Spotlight on Principle Seven « goodpurposeblog Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:05:29 +0000 http://www.goodwill.org/?p=8930#comment-2007 [...] will also be teaming up with the Walmart Foundation to create the Beyond Jobs program targeting single mothers. With a $2.5 million grant from Walmart, Beyond Jobs provides [...] [...] will also be teaming up with the Walmart Foundation to create the Beyond Jobs program targeting single mothers. With a $2.5 million grant from Walmart, Beyond Jobs provides [...]

]]> Comment on Do You Have a Dream? Let Goodwill Help You Live It by TJ Gioconda http://www.goodwill.org/goodwill-for-you/goodlife-blog/jobs-and-careers/do-you-have-a-dream-let-goodwill-help-you-live-it/comment-page-1/#comment-2006 TJ Gioconda Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:53:02 +0000 http://www.goodwill.org/?p=8547#comment-2006 Hi, Local Goodwills' donation practices are regulated independently and are reflective of the job placement and job training programs needs in the community. You can use our locator at locator.goodwill.org to find your local Goodwill's headquarters and voice your concern on pricing. If you would like to learn more about Goodwill's nonprofit mission to put communities to work please visit -- http://www.goodwill.org/about-us/our-mission/ Thank you for your support, TJ Gioconda Goodwill Industries International Hi,

Local Goodwills’ donation practices are regulated independently and are reflective of the job placement and job training programs needs in the community. You can use our locator at locator.goodwill.org to find your local Goodwill’s headquarters and voice your concern on pricing.

If you would like to learn more about Goodwill’s nonprofit mission to put communities to work please visit — http://www.goodwill.org/about-us/our-mission/

Thank you for your support,
TJ Gioconda
Goodwill Industries International

]]> Comment on Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) by TJ Gioconda http://www.goodwill.org/scsep/comment-page-1/#comment-2005 TJ Gioconda Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:46:58 +0000 http://www.goodwill.org/?page_id=7815#comment-2005 Hi Cheryl, You can contact the Goodwill in your community and ask for an employment specialist. Use our locator at locator.goodwill.org to find your local Goodwill contact information. We also have specialized services for seniors you can take a look at http://www.goodwill.org/goodwill-for-you/specialized-services/seniors/. Finally take a look at our job postings at http://www.goodwill.org/goodwill-for-you/jobs-and-careers/find-a-job/ for job opportunities within our 165-member network. Cheers, TJ Gioconda Goodwill Industries International Hi Cheryl,

You can contact the Goodwill in your community and ask for an employment specialist. Use our locator at locator.goodwill.org to find your local Goodwill contact information. We also have specialized services for seniors you can take a look at http://www.goodwill.org/goodwill-for-you/specialized-services/seniors/. Finally take a look at our job postings at http://www.goodwill.org/goodwill-for-you/jobs-and-careers/find-a-job/ for job opportunities within our 165-member network.

Cheers,
TJ Gioconda
Goodwill Industries International

]]> Comment on Give the 12 Gifts of Goodwill This Holiday Season by jeannie http://www.goodwill.org/get-involved/shop/give-the-12-gifts-of-goodwill-this-holiday-season/comment-page-1/#comment-2004 jeannie Tue, 10 Jan 2012 20:32:29 +0000 http://www.goodwill.org/?p=14974#comment-2004 If I were to suggest anything, it would be to reduce the seasonal merchandise to 75% off after a holiday. As a frequent Goodwill shopper, it makes me cringe to see the employees repack copious amounts of Christmas stuff that could be sold. If I were to suggest anything, it would be to reduce the seasonal merchandise to 75% off after a holiday. As a frequent Goodwill shopper, it makes me cringe to see the employees repack copious amounts of Christmas stuff that could be sold.

]]> Comment on 나의 이야기: 정정수 by GLOBAL.GOODWILL.ORG » My Story: Jungsoo Jung http://www.goodwill.org/my-story/jungsoo-jung-korean/comment-page-1/#comment-2003 GLOBAL.GOODWILL.ORG » My Story: Jungsoo Jung Tue, 10 Jan 2012 18:21:35 +0000 http://www.goodwill.org/?p=15386#comment-2003 [...] 한국어 [...] [...] 한국어 [...]

]]> Comment on Dell Reconnect Expands Computer Recycling Program to 319 Additional Goodwill Donation Sites by Jim Gibbons: Your Donated Equipment Has Value | allcomputerprinters.info http://www.goodwill.org/press-releases/dell-reconnect-expands-computer-recycling-program-to-319-additional-goodwill-donation-sites/comment-page-1/#comment-2002 Jim Gibbons: Your Donated Equipment Has Value | allcomputerprinters.info Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:25:24 +0000 http://www.goodwill.org/?p=14926#comment-2002 [...] announced that an additional 319 donation sites will become part of the Dell Reconnect program. With this expansion, Dell Reconnect will be offered in 77 more counties across Alabama, Kansas, Florida and Ohio. In [...] [...] announced that an additional 319 donation sites will become part of the Dell Reconnect program. With this expansion, Dell Reconnect will be offered in 77 more counties across Alabama, Kansas, Florida and Ohio. In [...]

]]> Comment on Dell Reconnect Expands Computer Recycling Program to 319 Additional Goodwill Donation Sites by Your Donated Equipment Has Value | INTEGRATED CIRCUIT ELECTRONICS http://www.goodwill.org/press-releases/dell-reconnect-expands-computer-recycling-program-to-319-additional-goodwill-donation-sites/comment-page-1/#comment-2001 Your Donated Equipment Has Value | INTEGRATED CIRCUIT ELECTRONICS Tue, 10 Jan 2012 04:27:09 +0000 http://www.goodwill.org/?p=14926#comment-2001 [...] announced that an additional 319 donation sites will become part of the Dell Reconnect program. With this expansion, Dell Reconnect will be offered in 77 more counties across Alabama, Kansas, Florida and Ohio. In [...] [...] announced that an additional 319 donation sites will become part of the Dell Reconnect program. With this expansion, Dell Reconnect will be offered in 77 more counties across Alabama, Kansas, Florida and Ohio. In [...]

]]> Comment on My Story: Joanna McVicker by kathy http://www.goodwill.org/my-story/joanna-mcvicker/comment-page-1/#comment-1999 kathy Mon, 09 Jan 2012 22:07:40 +0000 http://www.goodwill.org/?p=14872#comment-1999 It's the first time I have been in the US and the first shop I stepped in was a goodwill donation center. That morning chose several small things and paid for them and donated one dollars at the same time.I know one dollar is powerful if more people join in.I heard that one dollar may help people find a job in the community which almost moved me into tears. What a wonderful job goodwill is doing. I cannot help learning more about goodwill and your story and others' are also examples of how great the goodwill people are doing. Good luck to every warmhearted man and woman. It’s the first time I have been in the US and the first shop I stepped in was a goodwill donation center. That morning chose several small things and paid for them and donated one dollars at the same time.I know one dollar is powerful if more people join in.I heard that one dollar may help people find a job in the community which almost moved me into tears. What a wonderful job goodwill is doing. I cannot help learning more about goodwill and your story and others’ are also examples of how great the goodwill people are doing. Good luck to every warmhearted man and woman.

]]> Comment on What Is a Retail Job, and Is It Right For You? by chris walker http://www.goodwill.org/goodwill-for-you/goodlife-blog/jobs-and-careers/what-is-a-retail-job-and-is-it-right-for-you/comment-page-1/#comment-1998 chris walker Sun, 08 Jan 2012 19:56:00 +0000 http://www.goodwill.org/?p=11693#comment-1998 Thank you for trying to help us!! I made one mistake in 1994 and it has kept me from having a productive,normal life. Thank you for trying to help us!! I made one mistake in 1994 and it has kept me from having a productive,normal life.

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