Societal trends have certainly changed over the decades. These days it’s less likely than ever before for children to be in a two-parent household where one parent elects to remain home while the other is employed.
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Laura Pickett Receives Volunteer Board Leader of the Year Award INDIANAPOLIS — Laura Pickett, a member of the board of directors of Goodwill of Central and Southern Indiana, is the 2017 recipient of Goodwill Industries International’s Volunteer Board Leader of the Year award. In announcing the award, the organization recognized Pickett for her skills in
While Goodwill can help you connect to volunteer opportunities at a variety of organizations in your area, you may also choose to volunteer directly at one of our career centers, retail stores or other locations. Read more to learn how and where you can help out and gain valuable job experience.
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Each month, the Social Good Blog highlights news and resources on a specific topic. In November, we’re resources on how nonprofits can keep citizens engaged during periods of transition in addition to a few ways that individuals can help.
Each month, the Social Good Blog highlights news and resources on a specific topic. In September, we are discussing best practices in nonprofit philanthropy. Today's post shares several resources for individuals determining how they can contribute to their favorite cause and for fundraising professionals looking to stay on top of the latest trends.
Goodwill Industries International Names Lorie Marrero the 2015 Elsine Katz Volunteer Leader of the Year Rockville, MD — Lorie Marrero, creator of The Clutter Diet®, has used her influence as a best-selling author, blogger and organization expert to further Goodwill’s mission job placement and training for the past five years. As a result of her
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Goodwill Industries of Central Florida (Orlando) recently launched a crowdfunding campaign for its “Solar for Good” initiative aimed at generating sustainable energy by installing rooftop arrays at nine of the nonprofit’s locations. The nonprofit expects to save nearly $5.5 million – and divert nearly 59,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere – over the next 25 years through the program.
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Goodwill Industries of Central Florida (Orlando) recently launched a crowdfunding campaign for its “Solar for Good” initiative aimed at generating sustainable energy by installing rooftop arrays at nine of the nonprofit’s locations. The nonprofit expects to save nearly $5.5 million – and divert nearly 59,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere – over the next 25 years through the program.
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ROCKVILLE, MD — Will Courtney, a Fort Worth, TX, businessman and Goodwill® volunteer for more than 51 years, was inducted into the Goodwill Industries Hall of Fame recently at the nonprofit’s annual CEO meeting. The Hall of Fame recognizes retired Goodwill chief executive officers, staff and volunteers who have made exemplary contributions to the Goodwill
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Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia and the CSRA Honored with the 2014 Goodwill Volunteer Program of the Year Award Macon, GA — Last year, more than 900 trained volunteers gave 38,000 hours to help Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia and the CSRA carry out critical mission services. This cadre of dedicated volunteers, dubbed GForce, has been
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