SAN FRANCISCO, CA — William Rogers has made countless efforts to protect the environment, benefiting the San Francisco community and creating an internal sustainable culture at the local Goodwill. For his efforts, Goodwill Industries International is honored to present him with the 2019 Goodwill Sustainability Champion Award. Rogers is president and CEO of Goodwill Industries
According to the World Health Organization, 13 million deaths annually and nearly a quarter of all diseases worldwide are due to environmental causes that could be avoided or prevented. One of the most effective ways to protect the planet is by donating and repurposing items instead of throwing them away and creating waste. Last year alone, local Goodwill organizations kept nearly 4 billion pounds of items out of landfills through the sale of donated goods and sustainability programs.
Supporting Goodwill on Earth Day benefits the environment and fosters economic growth ROCKVILLE, MD — Earth Day is the perfect time to reflect on how to positively impact the environment and create a healthier planet. One way to do this is by donating to and shopping at a local Goodwill store. Goodwill, the country’s leading
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Are you stoked for January? Because I know I am. No, not because I love short days and layering. It’s my favorite month of the year go to thrifting! Why? Well, think of it this way-- after all those gifts have been given and the year draws to a close, the donations are about to hit peak awesomeness.
The holiday season will be a little more special for one Florida family. Thanks to Goodwill Manasota and Florida Power & Light (FPL), the Landis family’s home has been transformed into a winter wonderland at no cost to them, complete with more than 1,000 energy-efficient lights, a Santa Claus figure, stocking and present props, and even a palm tree!
Avoid the Lines and Get Goodwill® Finds this Holiday Season ROCKVILLE, MD — According to Statista, 40 percent of internet users in the United States make more than one online purchase per month, and 20 percent make online purchases on a weekly basis. This aligns with Cyber Monday’s growth as the largest and fastest growing
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During an event at the White House, President Trump announced commitments from private companies to create jobs for students and mid-career workers and provide training and retraining to more than 3.5 million people over the next five years, while signing an executive order to create a council focused on the issue of workforce training.
Local CEO recognized for sustainable impact in the community Austin, TX. – The President and CEO of Goodwill Industries of Central Texas, Gerald “Jerry” Davis, has been named the 2018 Goodwill Sustainability Champion Award. Davis has been with the Goodwill network for nearly 25 years, and Goodwill Industries International is pleased to present him with
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All winter I look forward to opening the windows when spring arrives so I can feel that first fresh breeze blow through. It’s such an inspiring feeling that I wanted to capture it to enjoy year-round. Well, I can’t do that. But I can give my bedroom a refresh that reminds me of it! Read on to find out how I brought a spring-like feel to my bedroom to keep that cheerful mood all year.
Goodwill organizations divert more than 3 billion pounds of clothing and household goods from landfills every year by recovering the value in consumers’ donated goods. Three billion pounds is equivalent to 8,185 jumbo jets or 300,000 pick-up trucks. But that’s not all that Goodwills do to support the environment. Local Goodwills support a range of programs — from waste and energy reduction to reuse and other more holistic approaches. This Earth Day, I would like to take a moment to recognize some of those programs.
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