A grant from home improvement retailer Lowe’s is helping Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee to equip people more effectively with the skills needed for rewarding careers in the construction industry.
Category: Social Good
Celebrate Musicians and Singers with Disabilities with the Spirit of Goodwill Band
Join Goodwill South Florida (Miami, FL) in celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the premiere of the inspirational and award-winning film "For Once In My Life."
In Kentucky, Goodwill Partners to Help People Reintegrate into the Workforce
Goodwill Industries of Kentucky and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield have announced a partnership to launch Pikeville’s Reintegrating Individuals Successfully Every Day (RISE) program, a job-readiness training program aimed at connecting low-income Kentuckians with resources to find and sustain employment.
In Sarasota, FL, United Way Invests in Goodwill’s GoodPartner Coach Program
Goodwill Manasota recently received a grant of $50,000 in Community Investment funding from United Way Suncoast, designated for its GoodPartner Coach Financial Literacy program. The United Way funding will support efforts to provide Goodwill employees with one-on-one job training, coaching, life and career goal-setting, and financial literacy services.
In Ohio, Goodwill Helped Make Camp Dream a Reality
As summer plans fell apart for many this summer, Goodwill of South Central Ohio, the Pioneer Center, and the Ross County Park District came together to develop a new plan – Camp Dream.
Goodwill Northern New England Recruits National Service Members to Serve in AmeriCorps Programs
Goodwill Northern New England (Goodwill NNE) is seeking 50 national service members who will serve in year-long AmeriCorps programs based multiple locations across Maine.
Goodwill Serves Area Teens in Annual Summer Youth Work Program
As Dogwood Pass staff prepped its wild west town in Pike County for a Civil War reenactment, they were happy to have some extra help through Goodwill Industries of South Central Ohio’s summer youth program.
Greensboro Goodwill Collects More Than 1,000 Pounds of Donations for Local Food Bank
Goodwill Industries of Central North Carolina (Triad Goodwill) reports that it collected 1,382 pounds of non-perishable food in the month of June. This announcement comes during a time when many families in the region struggle with economic challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
New Goodwill Partnership Helps Young Adults through the LifeLaunch Reentry Program
The Caddo Parish District Attorney’s (DA’s) office has partnered with Goodwill Industries of North Louisiana to help young adults with a history of criminal misconduct who want to turn their lives around.
Last-Minute Help for Tax Filers
Tax day is July 15 this year, and while we may have had two extra months to prepare thanks to COVID-19 delays, you may still be scrambling to finalize your tax return and get it submitted to the IRS. The good news is, more than 20 Goodwill organizations across the United States offer free tax-filing services for those who qualify, all at no cost to you
Goodwill is Housing Oklahoma Veterans with CARES Funding
Goodwill Industries of Central Oklahoma recently received an $830,000 CARES grant, which it will use to help house more than 100 veterans who are currently homeless.
Goodwill Industries of Southern Louisiana Gives Away Children’s Meals as a Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Goodwill Industries of Southern Louisiana is hosting weekly food giveaways to help families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Countless volunteers load cars and baskets with food to distribute to others.
