Charles Schwab Foundation has announced a new relationship with Goodwill Industries International, as part of the Foundation's strategic initiative to create locally tailored programs that aim to improve the financial well-being of the underserved and working poor in locations where Schwab has a significant employee presence. The first of these programs was launched in 2008 in San Francisco with Single Stop USA, followed in 2009 by a second program in Austin, Texas, with Foundation Communities. This new alliance with Goodwill® will support and help build the Good Assets Program, a program that provides comprehensive services and training to strengthen the economic stability of individuals and families. The program will be piloted by Goodwill Industries® of Central Indiana (GICI) and assist people in the communities of central Indiana.
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Financial Expert's Volunteer Commitment to Charlotte Goodwill Spans Two Decades
Cheryl Keller retired from the board of directors for Goodwill Industries® of the Southern Piedmont in 2007 after almost 18 years of service, but she has since “doubled her efforts,” using her financial, analytical and strategic planning skills to improve programs and services at the Goodwill®. Due to her efforts, Keller is being honored by Goodwill Industries International with the 2010 Elsine Katz Volunteer Leader of the Year Award. During the past two decades, Keller served as the chair of the Goodwill’s board of directors as well as a member of several committees. She has an extensive background in the banking industry. While at Bank of America, she was a passionate champion for Goodwill, recruiting bank colleagues to volunteer in the agency’s training programs and as members of the board. “One of Cheryl’s strengths is her ability to combine passion and intellect to inspire change,” said Michael Elder, president and CEO of Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont. “She is always looking for new opportunities for Goodwill. Cheryl is not afraid to ask tough questions about what we can do to better ourselves.”
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African-American Male Mentors Guide Youth to College and Beyond
When a resource counselor at Goodwill Industries® of Denver saw that, without caring adult mentors to offer guidance, African-American males at a local high school faced multiple personal struggles, the agency created the Men at Work African-America Male Mentor Group. This year, Goodwill Industries International honors the program with its 2010 Goodwill® Volunteer Program of the Year Award. The Men at Work program pairs African-American professionals from the Denver-metro area with African-American students at East High School. The mentors and mentees discuss everything from schoolwork, grades and the college experience to healthy interactions with authority figures and how to overcome personal and professional adversity. In 2008, all seven of the program’s mentees went on to college, a primary goal of the mentor program.
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Congresswoman Pingree Recognized by Goodwill Industries®
Goodwill Industries International is pleased to honor Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D, Maine) as a recipient of its Goodwill® National Policymaker Award for 2010. The award recognizes an elected leader who has clearly demonstrated support for Goodwill’s public policy priorities. Rep. Pingree was nominated by Goodwill Industries of Northern New England (Portland, ME) for sponsoring and co-sponsoring several bills that align with Goodwill’s mission of providing employment for people with disabilities, those who lack education or job experience, and others facing challenges to finding employment.
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African-American Male Mentors Guide Youth to College and Beyond
Goodwill Industries of Denver Honored with the 2010 Goodwill Volunteer Program of the Year Award Denver, CO — When a resource counselor at Goodwill Industries® of Denver saw that, without caring adult mentors to offer guidance, African-American males at a local high school faced multiple personal struggles, the agency created the Men at Work African-America
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Goodwill to Help Mentor Teens through GoodGuides® Program
Goodwill Industries International is proud to launch a new program designed to assist youth in overcoming disadvantages and plan careers. The national youth mentoring program — known as Goodwill GoodGuides™ — will help teens finish school and transition into productive careers, with the guidance of trusted adults.
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Goodwill Partners with WE tv's WE Volunteer Initiative
Goodwill Industries International has joined forces with WE tv to invite women across the country to volunteer in their local communities. From now until January 31, women are encouraged to “PLEDGE 24 in 2010” by logging onto WEVolunteer.tv and participating in 24 hours of volunteer work in 2010 with the organization or nonprofit of their choice. Goodwill Industries International and its affiliate members are just one of the nonprofit organizations working with WE tv to increase awareness and participation for the program.
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Goodwill Awarded $19 Million to Mentor Youth
Goodwill Industries International has been awarded $19.1 million by the U.S. Department of Justice for mentoring services to help youth develop and deploy career plans. The grant is part of the $129 million awarded to various nonprofits for mentoring services to help youth who have disadvantages avoid becoming involved in delinquency.
Atlanta CEO to Chair Goodwill Industries International's Board of Directors
Bishop Brings Experience, Passion to GII August 14, 2009 Rockville, MD. – The Board of Directors of Goodwill Industries International, Inc.® has elected Ray Bishop of Atlanta, GA as its new chair. Bishop took office during Goodwill’s annual Delegate Assembly, held in Indianapolis, IN, this June, and will serve a one-year term. Bishop has served
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Goodwill Industries Wins Department of Labor Grants for At-Risk Youth
Rockville, MD. — The U.S. Department of Labor has awarded five local Goodwill® agencies grants totaling approximately $47 million. U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis announced the award, which assists out-of-school youth in obtaining their diplomas or General Educational Development (GED) certificates, while providing occupational training in the construction industry to build affordable homes for
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