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RICHMOND, VA – Goodwill of Central Virginia will open its ninth retail store, in the Richmond, Ashland and Tri-Cities area, in the Chester community this Saturday, December 3. The grand opening celebration, at 12220 Ironbridge Road, starts at 9:00 a.m. Shoppers will have the chance to win hourly door prizes, and the first 500 shoppers will receive a FREE gift with any purchase. There will be fun for the entire family, with FREE popcorn, face painting and balloon sculptures from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon, and storytelling from 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. Goodwill of Central Virginia is pleased to expand its retail operation to serve the Chester community. The new store will be open Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and on Sunday from 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. Donations will also be accepted during these hours. There is a twofold benefit when the community shops Goodwill stores and auctions. They are changing lives – providing revenue to fund education and career services for people with disabilities and disadvantages such as dependency on public assistance, and lack of education and work experience. Secondly, bargain hunters can save on everything from clothing to housewares to home furnishings, with a great selection of fresh merchandise, arriving daily. Goodwill is the perfect spot to find holiday outfits and unique gift items! This new retail location is part of the agency’s expansion and modernization plan throughout its Central Virginia area, and will be expanded to include a Community Training Center, which will showcase a new concept in this area of combining rehabilitation services, donation collection, processing and retail operations in one location. You may also notice a new look for the local Goodwill, combining a new logo with an upbeat color palette. Goodwill of Central Virginia is one of 205 community-based Goodwill member agencies in 24 countries worldwide. Last year, the local Goodwill agency transformed millions of pounds of gently used clothing and other items into education, training, employment services and community assistance, changing the lives of 6,312 individuals. Goodwill of Central Virginia has plans to open three new locations in the next year, and channels over 85 percent of its revenues directly into its services. To learn more about the mission and work of Goodwill, or to find the location nearest you, call 745-6300, or visit www.goodwillcva.org. # # # Founded in 1923, Goodwill of Central Virginia is a nonprofit provider of education and training services for individuals with obstacles to employment, providing them with the skills they need to maintain long-term employment and gain an improved standard of living. Goodwill of Central Virginia serves the cities of Richmond, Petersburg, Hopewell and Colonial Heights; and the counties of Charles City, Chesterfield, Dinwiddie, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, King William, Lancaster, Middlesex, New Kent, Powhatan, Prince George and King and Queen. 2005-11-28 GOODWILL WAREHOUSE OUTLET OPENS
RICHMOND, VA – Goodwill of Central Virginia opened a warehouse outlet store on Saturday at its main facility, 6301 Midlothian Turnpike in Richmond. This clearance-shopping concept has been successful in other Goodwill markets. Bargain shoppers can save on everything from clearance clothing by the pound to books, bicycles, furniture, computers, and other “last chance” items. The outlet store is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. When the community shops Goodwill stores and auctions, they are changing lives – providing revenue to fund education and career services for people with disabilities and disadvantages such as dependency on public assistance, and lack of education and work experience. In 2004, our sales operations transformed millions of pounds of gently used clothing and other items into education, training, employment services and community assistance, changing the lives of 6,312 individuals. Goodwill operates eight retail stores in the Richmond, Ashland and Tri-Cities area, with plans to open four new locations in the next year, channeling over 85 percent of its revenues directly into its services. To locate the Goodwill store nearest you, please contact Goodwill at 745-6300, or visit www.goodwillcva.org. # # # Founded in 1923, Goodwill of Central Virginia is a nonprofit provider of education and training services for individuals with obstacles to employment, providing them with the skills they need to maintain long-term employment and gain an improved standard of living. Goodwill of Central Virginia serves the cities of Richmond, Petersburg, Hopewell and Colonial Heights; and the counties of Charles City, Chesterfield, Dinwiddie, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, King William, Lancaster, Middlesex, New Kent, Powhatan, Prince George and King and Queen. 2005-11-23 ROBIKES TO BRIGHTEN THE HOLIDAYS FOR FAMILIES IN NEED
RICHMOND, VA – The 18th Annual Robikes Program, coordinated by the Rotary Club of Richmond and Goodwill of Central Virginia to benefit Sgt. Santa, will run through December 17. For nearly 30 years, the name Sgt. Santa has been synonymous with helping needy families in the greater Richmond area. The Robikes Program collects bicycles in working condition, as well as those in need of repair. Rotarians meet on five Saturday mornings to repair and clean the bikes. They are then distributed to families in need during the holiday season. The organizations will provide hundreds of bicycles for Sgt. Santa to give to children who would otherwise not receive them. Bicycles are being accepted at the Goodwill main facility, 6301 Midlothian Turnpike, or at any Goodwill donation center or store in the Richmond, Ashland and Tri-Cities area. For the Goodwill location nearest you, please call 745-6300, or visit www.goodwillcva.org. Especially needed this year are bicycles for older children –teenagers often use bicycles as a way to get to and from work to help support their families. In addition to donations, a few volunteers who have experience in repairing bicycles are needed to assist local Rotarians. Because of limited equipment and workspace, interested individuals can call Goodwill at 521-4904 or the Rotary Club of Richmond at 320-8583 to schedule a work time. EDITOR’S NOTE: Both the Rotary Club of Richmond and Goodwill welcome coverage of this event. Reporters can visit the Goodwill Main Facility, on any Saturday through December 17, while Rotarians repair and clean the bicycles, between 9 a.m. and 12 noon. Jeff Hume, coordinator, can be reached at 358-9141. # # # Since 1913, the Rotary Club of Richmond has supported numerous Richmond area community service projects. They are the oldest Rotary Club in the state, and meet each Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. Founded in 1923, Goodwill of Central Virginia is a nonprofit provider of education and training services for individuals with obstacles to employment, providing them with the skills they need to maintain long-term employment and gain an improved standard of living. Sgt. Santa, Rick Duling, is a former Richmond policeman who has built a charitable organization, run by volunteers, to serve needy families in the Richmond area. He distributes thousands of toy packages to children during the holiday season and serves families throughout the year. 2005-11-09 GOODWILL AND RED CROSS TO OFFER NURSE AIDE TRAINING PROGRAM
RICHMOND, VA - The Greater Richmond Chapter of the Red Cross and Goodwill of Central Virginia are offering free information sessions about their new Nurse Aide Training Program starting in January. The sessions will be held November 14th and 28th from 1:30-3:30 P.M. at the Goodwill Job Center at 6301 Midlothian Turnpike in Richmond. To register, call 675-9910. The 6-week training program will feature classroom, lab and hands-on clinical experience led by highly qualified and inspiring Red Cross instructors. Exceeding national and state guidelines, the 150-hour program prepares students for the state CNA certification exam and incorporates not only nursing skills, but life and career skills as well. CNA is an entry level medical position involved primarily in long-term care, but can lead to careers in nursing or other healthcare fields. Both organizations see their nurse aide program providing job opportunities and developing a skilled workforce to meet the healthcare needs of today and the future demands of a growing aging population. # # # 2005-10-27 GOODWILL UNVEILS NEW LOGO AND EXPANSION PLANS THROUGHOUT CENTRAL VIRGINIA
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RICHMOND, VA - After 82 years, Richmond Goodwill Industries is adopting a new name, and a new look. An unveiling at its main facility earlier this month introduced the agency’s exciting new brand presence.
The new look will replace the green Goodwill script that has served as the logo in the Richmond area for over 20 years. Advertising agency leader Harry Jacobs, a former Goodwill board member and chairman emeritus from The Martin Agency, who was elected to the national Advertising Hall of Fame earlier this year, designed the local Goodwill’s outgoing logo.
The new logo incorporates the bold type of “Goodwill”, reflecting the strength of the Goodwill brand. The name – Goodwill of Central Virginia – now clearly identifies the communities Goodwill serves – better representing who the agency is today. The “Smiling G” icon represents the smiles that come from helping people help themselves, and unifies the local Goodwill with hundreds of Goodwills throughout North America and abroad. Also changing is the tagline Believe in the Power of Work. Goodwill’s new tagline – Our Business is Changing Lives – was a favorite among customers in focus groups.
These changes support brand consistency efforts throughout the state and region. Goodwill of Central Virginia is part of a network of 207 community-based, autonomous member organizations in the United States, Canada, and 23 other countries. The “Smiling G” – the face of Goodwill, was designed in 1968, and is a recognizable visual component of the Goodwill brand and the one symbol that unites Goodwills worldwide under a common mission – to assist individuals with obstacles to employment to achieve their highest degree of economic and personal independence. Goodwill is the largest private employer of people with disabilities in North America, and has been one of the most recognized and trusted nonprofit brands globally since its establishment over 100 years ago in Boston.
Local changes will provide a foundation for Goodwill’s expansion and modernization plans, which include the anticipated opening of four new locations over the next year, as the agency modifies and develops programs and services to address needs throughout its Central Virginia territory. The image of Goodwill locations will be enhanced with a consistent, branded look, and will prepare the organization for growth as it expands into new areas. A new retail store and drive-thru donation center, located in the former Garden South Ironbridge Nursery location in Chester, is scheduled for completion in late November. Goodwill of Central Virginia will open three Community Training Centers in 2006, which will showcase a new concept in this area of combining rehabilitation services, donation collection, processing and retail operations in one location. Many of the career services currently available through the Job Center at the Goodwill main facility on Midlothian Turnpike in the City of Richmond, will be available through these new locations. The first Community Training Center is slated to open in Mechanicsville next Spring, at the former Skate America location at 7147 Brandy Run Drive; followed by a summer opening at 36 Crater Circle in Petersburg; and a fall opening in Midlothian at Alverser Drive, across from Southern States.
To fund its programs, Goodwill of Central Virginia sells donated clothing and other household items in eight retail stores, and through four weekly public auctions, and also offers a broad range of industrial services to government and private industry. In 2004, the agency channeled over 85 percent of its revenues directly into its career services, benefiting more than 6,300 people.
Goodwill’s transition has already begun! To learn more about the mission and work of Goodwill, or to learn how you can help change lives by joining Goodwill’s team, call (804) 745-6300, or visit Goodwill at its new location on the web at www.goodwillcva.org.
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About Goodwill of Central Virginia
Founded in 1923, Goodwill of Central Virginia is a nonprofit provider of education and training services for individuals with obstacles to employment, providing them with the skills they need to maintain long-term employment and gain an improved standard of living.
Goodwill of Central Virginia serves the cities of Richmond, Petersburg, Hopewell and Colonial Heights; and the counties of Charles City, Chesterfield, Dinwiddie, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, King William, Lancaster, Middlesex, New Kent, Powhatan, Prince George and King and Queen.
2005-03-05
RICHMOND, VA - Richmond Goodwill Industries, Inc. with Goodwill Industries International, the Salvation Army, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, and Volunteers of America oppose federal recommendations to cap charitable deductions for clothing and household goods donations to $500 per taxpayer, per tax year. According to the Joint Committee on Taxation, which issued these recommendations, the cap would result in a budgetary savings of $1.9 (b) billion over the next 10 years.
"We believe the recommendations are based on flawed logic and would result in significant cost to the government and society, not a savings," says George W. Kessinger, President and CEO of Goodwill Industries International. "Donated clothes and household goods provide a vital revenue stream that allows us to offer critical social services to millions of people worldwide."
In a report published in January, the Joint Committee on Taxation suggests that millions of Americans are inflating the value of material donations to charities. However, the report fails to offer any evidence supporting that claim. In addition, the Committee ignores tools that the Internal Revenue Service has in place to ensure taxpayer compliance and to help determine a value for donated items. For example, taxpayers who claim more than $500 for material donations must file Form 8283 (Noncash Charitable Contributions) with the IRS, and IRS publication 526 offers guidance for determining the fair market value of these goods.
"We do not condone taxpayer malfeasance; however the Committee makes a quantum leap in assuming that most taxpayers are abusing the system. Furthermore, a $500 cap is both arbitrary and unfair, and will be a deterrent to many people who wish to make large donations," says Kessinger. "This proposal aims to crack down on tax cheats, but in fact unfairly penalizes charities."
Goodwill Industries sells donated clothes and other household items in some 2,000 retail stores and through public auctions. Revenues fund job training and career programs for welfare recipients, people with disabilities, low-wage workers, and other job seekers.
"When Goodwill helps someone find a job, that person is then able to become an independent, tax-paying member of the community," says Charles D. Layman, President and CEO of Richmond Goodwill Industries, Inc. "The sale of donated goods represents more than half of our operating revenue. By limiting the deduction that donors can take for clothing and household items, many will seek alternative ways of cleaning out their closets, and the critical social services we provide could become threatened."
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About Richmond Goodwill Industries
Founded in 1923, Richmond Goodwill Industries is a nonprofit provider of education and training services for individuals with obstacles to employment, providing them with the skills they need to maintain long-term employment and gain an improved standard of living. To fund its programs, Richmond Goodwill sells donated clothes and other household items in eight retail stores, and through four weekly public auctions, and also offers a broad range of industrial services to government and private industry. In 2003, Richmond Goodwill Industries earned $13.8 million and channeled 86 percent of its revenues directly into its career services, benefiting more than 5,800 people.
About Goodwill Industries International
Founded in Boston in 1902, Goodwill Industries first put people to work by hiring them to repair and sell donated goods. Today, Goodwill trains people for careers in fields such as financial services, computer programming and health care. To pay for its programs, Goodwill sells donated clothes and other household items at approximately 2,000 retail stores, and at its online store at www.shopgoodwill.com, and also offers a broad range of commercial services to government and private industry. In 2003, Goodwill Industries earned $2.2 billion and channeled 84 percent of its revenues directly into its career services, benefiting more than 600,000 people.
2004-05-19
RICHMOND, VA. - A ribbon cutting ceremony for the new, state-of-the-art Goodwill Greenery located at the City of Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation & Community Facilities South/West District Maintenance site at 6120 Warwick Road, took place on May 19.
The construction and startup for the 4,320 square foot greenhouse was made possible by a $140,000 donation from the Robins Foundation. This collaborative effort between Richmond Goodwill Industries and the City of Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation & Community Facilities will offer wide-ranging benefits for both adults and youth through vocational and other programs. In addition to assisting adults with disabilities and disadvantaging conditions through therapy in a horticultural setting, there will be opportunities in the near future for training in areas such as grounds maintenance, landscaping, greenhouse operations and retail. The Goodwill Greenery will also be a source for plants, flowers and bushes for city landscaping and for resale at Goodwill locations, and will be used by nearby G.H. Reid Elementary School for its year-round Junior Master Gardening program for grades k-5, developing skills for the future.
Participants at the ceremony included representatives from Richmond Goodwill Industries; the Department of Parks, Recreation & Community Facilities; Public Works; Clean City Commission; J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College; Virginia State University; City of Richmond School Board; City of Richmond Department of Social Services; and the Midlothian Business Corridor.
Learn how this program will be helping people from the ground up. Call 521-4958. Ask about our weekend plant sales, which begin Memorial Day Weekend, at the Bailey Bridge and Fountain Square Goodwill store locations.
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Founded in 1923, Richmond Goodwill Industries is a nonprofit provider of education and training services for individuals with obstacles to employment, providing them with the skills they need to maintain long-term employment and gain an improved standard of living.
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