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2007-12-04
SHARE THE WARMTH AND SPREAD THE GOODWILL
RICHMOND, VA - Don't let holiday stress dampen your spirits this year - Banana Republic and Goodwill Industries are giving customers a chance to "share the warmth" while shopping. Holiday shoppers can trade in their gently-worn sweaters at the Banana Republic store located at the Stony Point Fashion Park, in exchange for a 30 percent discount on a regular-priced sweater between December 6 through 12. Donated sweaters will be sold in local Goodwill retail stores, and the proceeds will fund Goodwill job training programs that benefit thousands of people each year across Central Virginia.
"For over 10 years, Gap Inc. and its employees have been working with Goodwill Industries in their local communities," said Aimee Lapic, vice president of marketing for Banana Republic. "This holiday season, our customers have the chance to embrace the giving spirit along with us and donate sweaters to a great cause."
Customers can drop off their sweaters at any Banana Republic store in the United States and Canada. In exchange, they will receive one coupon per sweater donated - limit three coupons per customer - for a 30 percent discount off regular-priced sweaters, excluding 100 percent cashmere sweaters.
It's an easy way to give back during a hectic time of year," says Charles Layman, President and CEO of Goodwill Industries of Central Virginia. "And with Goodwill depending on its retail sales for more than half of its revenue, every sweater donated will help us earn the funding we need to provide effective employment programs in the communities we serve."
Banana Republic is a global accessible luxury brand that delivers the best in city style. Characterized by elevated design and luxurious fabrications, the Banana Republic lifestyle collections include apparel, handbags, jewelry, fragrance, and eyewear. Banana Republic, a division of San Francisco-based, Gap, Inc., can be found at over 500 retail locations in the United States, Canada and Japan, BananaRepublic.com, or (800) BR-STYLE.
When someone is having a hard time finding a job - either because of a disability, poverty or lack of work experience - Goodwill is there to help. To find your nearest Goodwill Community Employment Center, call (804) 675-9910 or visit www.goodwillcva.org.
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2007-11-29
RICHMOND JAYCEES PARTNERS WITH GOODWILL STAFFING SOLUTIONS: A WIN-WIN FOR THE COMMUNITY
RICHMOND, VA - The Richmond Jaycees has partnered with Goodwill Staffing Solutions to carry on their holiday tradition of providing Christmas trees for sale to the community. For more than 20 years, the Richmond Jaycees has operated a tree lot at a busy intersection on Richmond's North Side. Christmas tree sales generate income for the chapter's general fund, which supports leadership training and community service for young adults.
When the Richmond Jaycees found that the attendant they had employed for the past six years was unavailable to work this season, they had to explore other staffing options. Through word-of-mouth, the Board President, George Kite contacted Goodwill Staffing Solutions, a business enterprise of Goodwill Industries of Central Virginia.
Goodwill Staffing Solutions is a full-service staffing agency that helps companies find employees to meet their staffing needs. In addition to handling the staffing basics for clients from interviewing qualified candidates to conducting skills assessments to managing payroll and employee issues, the agency also conducts criminal background checks, handles drug screening, and performs thorough employment reference checks. The result is a qualified no hassles pool of work-ready individuals available when clients need staff.
Best of all, the profits from Goodwill Staffing Solutions help to fund Goodwill's mission of assisting individuals with obstacles to employment to achieve their highest degree of economic and personal independence through career development and support services for members of our local community with social and economic disadvantages and a wide range of disabilities.
The Jaycees' Board President says that the manager at Goodwill Staffing Solutions was "very professional and responsive, and considerate of his time and needs." He was sent a work-ready individual, who had been carefully screened by Goodwill Staffing Solutions, and provided with a quality guarantee.
Previously unemployed, Kenneth, who was placed through Goodwill Staffing Solutions as a tree attendant, has a lot to be thankful for this holiday season - including the opportunity to work.
The tree lot is open now through December 23, while supplies last, and is located near the corner of Laburnum Avenue and Monticello Street on the Thirteen Acres lot in front of Linwood Holton Elementary School. The lot is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.
If you are interested in obtaining more information about the Richmond Jaycees or would like to join the chapter, please visit their web site at www.richmondjaycees.org and complete an information request.
Want to feel good about having your staffing needs met while helping Central Virginia have a better-trained, better-prepared workforce? Call Goodwill Staffing Solutions at (804) 745-0220 or visit www.goodwillcva.org to learn more.
# # # The Richmond Jaycees has proudly served Richmond since 1936. The mission of the Jaycees is to create a better world by empowering young people. The Jaycees is a people-development organization that seeks to create positive change in themselves, their organization and their community by helping people through personal growth, leadership development and community involvement. Everything they do must encourage young people to become members and to take full advantage of their world-class fellowship, community service and leadership training opportunities.
Founded in 1923, Goodwill Industries of Central Virginia, Inc. is a nonprofit provider of career development and support 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. The local agency serves 39 cities and counties across Central Virginia and Hampton Roads.
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2007-10-26
GOODWILL TO HOLD OPEN HOUSE FOR NEW SCREEN PRINTING & EMBROIDERY BUSINESS
ASHLAND, VA - Goodwill has expanded its Business Enterprises division through a collaboration with the Hanover County Community Services Board. LogoThis, formerly Logomotion, is a community-based, non-profit business now under the direction and ownership of Goodwill of Central Virginia. LogoThis specializes in custom textile screen-printing and embroidery for a variety of apparel items and accessories, and provides work opportunities for residents with disabilities and other special needs, living in Hanover and surrounding counties. The business combines 15 years of tradition, and experience to deliver excellent customer service, quality, and great prices.
LogoThis will celebrate its Grand Opening with an Open House event on Thursday, November 8 at 10417 Dow-Gil Road in Ashland. A ribbon cutting ceremony with the Hanover Association of Businesses and Chamber of Commerce will be held at 12:00 noon to mark this new phase for the business, which hopes to enjoy continued growth and development. The Open House will run through 4:00 p.m. with facility tours, refreshments, door prizes, and ordering information.
Business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., however staff will gladly discuss custom needs during other hours by appointment.
LogoThis fits well with Goodwill's mission of assisting individuals with obstacles to employment to become economically and personally independent through work. Goodwill currently fulfills a variety of outsourcing needs for both large and small businesses, including packaging, assembly and mailing services; janitorial services; grounds maintenance; computer recycling; and confidential document destruction. In addition to providing training and employment for program participants, Goodwill's businesses generate revenue to support the agency's education, training and career service programs for individuals throughout Central Virginia and Hampton Roads.
Let LogoThis help your group or business with high-quality screen-printing and embroidery. To shop for ideas, or to place an order, call LogoThis at its new number at (804) 412-2040, or visit www.logothis.org.
# # # 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.
The Hanover County Community Services Board offers a wide variety of clinical, rehabilitative, preventative, and community educational services tailored to meet the needs of individuals, families, and the Hanover community.
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2007-10-23
ROBIKES TO BRIGHTEN THE HOLIDAYS FOR FAMILIES IN NEED
RICHMOND, VA. - The 20th Annual Robikes Program, coordinated by the Rotary Club of Richmond and Goodwill Industries to benefit Sgt. Santa, will run from November 10 through December 8. 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 Central Virginia area. For the Goodwill location nearest you, please call 745-6300, or visit www.goodwillcva.org.
# # # 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. at the Willow Oaks Country Club.
Founded in 1923, Goodwill Industries of Central Virginia, Inc. is a nonprofit provider of career development and support 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. The local agency serves 39 cities and counties across Central Virginia and Hampton Roads.
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.
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2007-10-23
GIRL SCOUTS AND GOODWILL PREPARE FOR ANNUAL COMMUNITY DRIVE
RICHMOND, VA. - It's that time of year again! Goodwill Industries and the Girl Scout Commonwealth Council of Virginia have teamed up for the Annual Girl Scouts Goodwill to Others Community Drive, now in its 15th year. Community members can get involved by donating to a participating troop in their area, or by taking their donations to any one of the thirteen Goodwill stores or eight attended donation centers in the Central Virginia area, on Saturday, November 3 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Donations will also be accepted at the Goodwill main facility at 6301 Midlothian Turnpike; at Ramsey Memorial United Methodist Church at 5900 Hull Street Road; and in King William County, directly across from the Department of Social Services (in the lot adjacent to the Virginia Cooperative Extension office) on Courthouse Lane.
As Goodwill attendants accept gently used clothing, toys and household items throughout the day, Girl Scouts will deliver donations to their designated drop-off locations. For every 300 pounds of donations collected, a $50 Goodwill store voucher will be issued to a local Department of Social Services to assist a family in need. This enriching experience for Girl Scouts in the Central Virginia and Rappahannock areas, yielded 302,457 pounds last year. This translated into more than $50,000 in vouchers, serving more than a thousand Virginians in need, including families who had been displaced from their homes, the elderly, individuals moving from public assistance to work and underprivileged children. The sale of donated goods through Goodwill retail stores and auctions allow Goodwill to provide education, training and job placement programs for thousands of deserving people with disabilities and social and economic disadvantages annually, assisting them in becoming economically and personally independent.
The Goodwill to Others Community Drive takes place on the first Saturday of each November. To locate the Goodwill store or donation site nearest you, or for more information, please contact Goodwill at 745-6300, or visit www.goodwillcva.org.
# # # Founded in 1923, Goodwill Industries of Central Virginia, Inc. is a nonprofit provider of career development and support 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. The local agency serves 39 cities and counties across Central Virginia and Hampton Roads.
Girl Scout Commonwealth Council has a membership of more than 16,000 girls in 30 counties and the cities of Colonial Heights, Emporia, Fredericksburg, Hopewell, Petersburg, and Richmond. For more information about Girl Scouting, call the Girl Scout Commonwealth Council call 804-746-0590 or 1-800-472-6884, or visit www.comgirlscouts.org.
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2007-09-17
PETERSBURG GOODWILL CELEBRATES 1ST ANNIVERSARY
PETERSBURG, VA - On Tuesday, September 25, the community is invited to celebrate the 1st Anniversary of Goodwill''s Petersburg Community Employment Center & Retail Store from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the center, located at 65 Crater Circle. Join Petersburg Mayor Annie Mickens and Goodwill representatives at 9 a.m. to kick-off the day-long celebration. Enjoy FREE workshops, community resources, hourly door prizes, birthday cake, and the "Smiling G" costumed character. You''ll also find amazing bargains on fall fashions for the entire family, as well as electronics, toys, books, housewares, furniture, and unique home accents. Shop until 8 p.m.!
During the anniversary celebration, citizens will have an opportunity to learn computer tips, gain job seeking skills, learn stress management techniques, and access customer service training through rotating workshops throughout the day - all at no cost! Among the organizations participating in the anniversary celebration are: Dignity Memorial, Goodwill Temporary Services, The Ready Clinic, University Instructors, and Virginia Supported Housing. More community partners are being added!
Last September, Goodwill expanded its retail program and job training and career services to include the City of Petersburg with the opening of its second area Community Employment Center. The 16,000 square foot facility showcases a new concept in the Central Virginia area of combining workforce development services, donation collection, processing and retail operations in one location. Since its opening, the Petersburg Community Employment Center has provided services to more than 1,230 individuals.
Store hours are Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday hours have been expanded to 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. giving the community more time to shop. Donations are accepted during these hours, with the convenience of a donation drive-thru. The employment center is easily accessible with its own entrance, with operating hours on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
When the community shops at Goodwill, they are changing lives - providing revenue to fund education, training, job placement programs and support services for individuals with obstacles to employment, including disabilities and disadvantages, helping them to achieve their highest degree of economic and personal independence.
Goodwill operates 13 retail stores in the Richmond, Ashland and Tri-Cities area, a warehouse outlet and weekly auctions at its main facility in Richmond, as well as four area employment centers, which are open to the public. 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.
For more information, please call Goodwill''s Petersburg Employment Center Coordinator at (804) 451-1772. To learn more about the mission and work of Goodwill, 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.
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2007-08-28
GOODWILL SAYS SECOND CHANCE ACT WILL HELP STOP CRIMINAL RECIDIVISM: Applauds Senate Judiciary for Taking Action
RICHMOND, VA - Goodwill applauds the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee for unanimously passing the Second Chance Act, which would allow hundreds of thousands of people with criminal records to rejoin the community successfully.
"The Second Chance Act will help stop the downward spiral of criminal recidivism through the integration of drug treatment and mental health services, job training, and family strengthening programs," says George W. Kessinger, President and CEO of Goodwill Industries International. "It provides for long-term and ongoing employment solutions and a criminal justice system that help people find a path to self-sufficiency and financial independence through work."
Recent statistics show that of the 650,000 people released from jails and prisons each year, seven out of 10 will commit new crimes within three years. According to the Re-Entry Policy Council, the vast majority of ex-offenders do not get the help they need to transition to a life of freedom. For many former prisoners, that help may mean substance abuse treatment and health services, as well as skills training, job placement and post-employment support.
This year, Goodwill of Central Virginia has helped hundreds of current and former prisoners through ex-offender workshops and prison ministry activities as part of its Re-Entry Program in partnership with Chaplain Service of the Churches of Virginia. The program provides job readiness, mentoring, job placement and retention services. The local Goodwill is one of nearly 100 Goodwill member agencies across the country strengthening families and communities through re-entry services.
"We are reaching a national crisis in serving this group and helping people reintegrate into society," says Kessinger. "Now that the Senate Judiciary Committee has unanimously approved the bill, it's time for the full Congress to pass the Second Chance Act and give the thousands of Americans who have paid their debt to society the second chance they deserve."
To learn more about FREE ex-offender workshops, open to the public, call the Chaplain Service Coordinator at Goodwill at 662-0270. Registration is required.
Workshops are held on Thursdays at local Goodwill Community Employment Centers. Classes are forming now!
# # # 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.
Since 1920, Chaplain Service of the Churches of Virginia has assigned Chaplains to the Virginia prisons and juvenile institutions.
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2007-06-01
GOODWILL OPENS NEW CENTER IN MIDLOTHIAN
MIDLOTHIAN, VA - Goodwill of Central Virginia is excited about expanding its retail operation and job training and career services in Chesterfield County. A new Goodwill location had shoppers scurrying for bargains when it celebrated its Grand Opening on Saturday, June 9 at 1211 Alverser Drive in Midlothian, just west of Chesterfield Towne Center. The facility combines workforce development services, donation collection, processing and retail operations in one location. The Community Employment Center will open to the public in mid-July.
Donald D. Sowder of the Chesterfield Board of Supervisors, and representatives from Chesterfield County Economic Development, and the Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce joined Goodwill for a ribbon cutting ceremony. Doors opened at 9 a.m. with summer savings, hourly door prizes, giveaways for the first 250 shoppers, electronics recycling collection, a summer plant sale, and the Smiling G' costumed character.
The built-to-suit location has nearly 10,000 square feet of retail space, featuring a wide variety of merchandise, including fashions for the entire family, as well as electronics, toys, books, housewares, furniture, and unique home accents, with a great selection of new items, arriving daily. Store hours are Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Sunday from 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Donations are also accepted during these hours, with the convenience of a donation drive-thru. The employment center will be easily accessible with its own entrance; operating hours will be designed to fit the needs of the community. Job seekers will be able to access job seeking skills training, computer training, and more, with many programs offered at no cost.
When the community shops at Goodwill, they are changing lives - providing revenue to fund education, training, job placement programs and support services for individuals with obstacles to employment, including disabilities and disadvantages, helping them to achieve their highest degree of economic and personal independence.
Goodwill operates 14 retail stores in the Richmond, Ashland and Tri-Cities area, a warehouse outlet and weekly auctions at its main facility in Richmond, as well as three area employment centers, which are open to the public. 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 more than 7,500 individuals. Goodwill of Central Virginia channels over 85 percent of its revenues directly into its services.
To learn more, call (804) 745-6300, or visit 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.
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2007-05-31
GOODWILL WORKS TO RECOVER AND RECYCLE E-WASTE
RICHMOND, VA - Area residents can recycle unwanted computer equipment and other electronics at Goodwill's main facility, located at 6301 Midlothian Turnpike. Goodwill's new e-recycling program will help the community to properly dispose of unwanted computers and other electronics, either demanufacturing parts for recycling, or refurbishing components for resale in Goodwill stores, while providing work opportunities for individuals with disabilities and other special needs. Simply bring unwanted electronics between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday. Items may be brought to the side dock.
It's easy! Any brand of computer or computer equipment, working or non-working, will be accepted. Accepted at no charge are computer systems, accessories (keyboard, mouse, printer, scanner, and other peripherals that attach to the computer), cell phones, PDAs, working TVs, packaged software, electronic games, and more! No console units please.
Special handling fees apply to computer monitors, when not donated as a complete system, ($5) and for non-working televisions ($10). Only cash will be accepted for these items.
While donors assume sole responsibility for removing all personal data from their computer hard drives before donating, Goodwill will gladly wipe hard drives for a nominal fee. Drives will be wiped in accordance with Department of Defense specifications. Our wiping software will also be HIPPA compliant. The charge per drive is $10.00. A number of programs to do this are also available online.
It's not just the environment that benefits. Goodwill's program will provide the public with a responsible way to recycle computer equipment, taking the dangerous materials contained in them, out of our landfills. At the same time, the proceeds from the resale value of donations supports Goodwill's mission of assisting individuals with obstacles to employment to achieve their highest degree of economic and personal independence. Trained program participates will sort and evaluate the donated equipment. Computers that meet minimum standards will be refurbished where possible, and then resold in Goodwill retail stores where the proceeds support the non-profit agency's job training and career services. If equipment cannot be refurbished, workers will demanufacture the equipment, sort the component parts, and prepare them for recycling.
Donations are tax deductible. Community members who drop off to Goodwill can request a receipt for their donations. Check with your tax advisor for more information about eligibility and how to value your donations.
To learn more, contact Goodwill's eRecycling Manager at (804) 521-4989.
# # # 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.
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2007-05-21
GOODWILL OPENS NEW LOCATION IN COLONIAL HEIGHTS
COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA - A new Goodwill retail store in Colonial Heights had shoppers scurrying for bargains when it celebrated its Grand Opening on Saturday, May 19 at 9 a.m. at 1500 Boulevard, in Town Hall Centre.
Community members were joined by City Councilwoman Betsy G. Luck and representatives from Goodwill and the City of Colonial Heights Chamber of Commerce for a ribbon cutting ceremony. Doors opened at 9 a.m. with hourly door prizes, giveaways for the first 250 shoppers, a spring plant sale, Smiling G' costumed character, and more!
The location, which formerly housed Burcham's Cycles, has more than 11,000 square feet of retail space. With the new location, shoppers will find a larger selection of merchandise, including fashions for the entire family, as well as electronics, toys, books, housewares, furniture, and unique home accents, with a great selection of new items, arriving daily. Shoppers will also enjoy expanded weekday and weekend hours, with store hours Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Donations will also be accepted during these hours, with the convenience of a donation drive-thru.
Goodwill served the community at 24 Pickwick Avenue since 1990.
When the community shops at Goodwill, they are changing lives - providing revenue to fund education, training, job placement programs and support services for individuals with obstacles to employment, including disabilities and disadvantages, helping them to achieve their highest degree of economic and personal independence.
Goodwill operates twelve retail stores in the Richmond, Ashland and Tri-Cities area, a warehouse outlet and weekly auctions at its main facility in Richmond, as well as three area employment centers, which are open to the public. 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 more than 7,500 individuals. Goodwill of Central Virginia channels over 85 percent of its revenues directly into its services.
To learn more, call (804) 520-7122, or visit 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.
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2007-04-04
GOODWILL SPRING CAREER FAIR
RICHMOND, VA - Goodwill of Central Virginia held its Annual Spring Career Fair on Tuesday, April 3 from 4-7 p.m. at its main facility, 6301 Midlothian Turnpike. 35 area employers and community organizations and hundreds of job seekers participated at the free, public event.
According to recent labor market data from the Economic Information Services Division, there are more than 20,000 people in the Richmond metropolitan area that are unemployed (3.2% of the labor force); many others are underemployed. Goodwill of Central Virginia works with local employers to meet the needs of their businesses as well as the needs of the community, and helps job seekers through an array of education and training services offered as part of its area employment centers.
This career event provided employment opportunities for job seekers in the community. Corporations, non-profit organizations and governmental agencies met with, and interviewed qualified candidates for full-time employment, as well as part-time and seasonal positions in a variety of fields such as administrative, banking, communication, customer service, environmental services, food service, healthcare, human services, production/light industrial, recreation, retail, and transportation.
Among the organizations who participated in this year's spring event were: Aramark Campus Services; Aramark Environmental Services; Bank of America; BB&T; Cadmus - Cenveo; Care Advantage; CareNet, Southern Health Services, Inc; Central State Hospital; City of Richmond's Parks, Recreation & Community Facilities; City of Richmond - Recruitment Division; Coca-Cola Enterprises; Cornerstone Christian Nannies; Divine Staffing; DriveTime; Goodwill of Central Virginia; Goodwill Temporary Services; Greater Richmond Chapter of the American Red Cross; Hoffman Communications; Imperial Plaza; Lowe's; Martha's Cleaning Service; McDonald's; OfficeMax ImPress Print & Document Services; Partnership for Families-Northside; Pearson Government Solutions; Pepsi Bottling Group; Qimonda North America; RSHT; Sheraton Richmond West Hotel; St. Joseph's Villa; Thompson Media Packaging, Inc; Ukrop's Super Markets, Inc.; UPS; US Army & Army Reserves Recruiting; Virginia Employment Commission; and Wyndham Hotel. More exhibitors are being added!
Goodwill's Annual Spring Career Fair is accessible by the bus line, and parking is available on-site. Job seekers are encouraged to bring a copy of their resume and dress in professional attire. OfficeMax ImPress Print & Document Services provides resume paper and copy services at no cost.
Job seekers can prepare for the event by attending free pre-employment workshops the day before, covering such topics as Application Essentials, Mastering the Employment Interview, Dressing for Interview Success, Creating a Winning Resume, Exploring Diversity in the Workplace, and Online Applications.
To learn more, call Goodwill's Richmond Employment Center at 675-9910 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.
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2007-02-04
GOODWILL OPENS BOUTIQUE IN CARYTOWN
RICHMOND, VA - Goodwill of Central Virginia is excited about its expanded presence in the City of Richmond with the opening of its first area Second Debut by Goodwill store at 3114 W. Cary Street in Carytown.
Goodwill kick-offed a Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, February 10th with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Doors opened at 9 a.m. with hourly door prizes, a FREE gift for the first 250 shoppers, the "Smiling G" costumed character, and more! Festivities continued on Sunday, February 11th with door prizes and FREE workshops with professional organizers - A Sorted Affair between 1 and 3 p.m. The Goodwill Green Team was also on hand to take Valentine's Day orders for flowers and gift items.
With nearly 5,000 square feet of retail space, Second Debut features previously-owned and new designer label fashions and accessories at a fraction of regular retail prices, as well as house wares, furnishings, unique home accents, art, collectibles and books in a boutique setting. You'll find a great selection of fabulous finds arriving daily! Store hours are Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday from 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. Donations are accepted during these hours, at the back entrance.
When the community shops at Goodwill, they are changing lives - providing revenue to fund education, training, job placement programs and support services for individuals with obstacles to employment, including disabilities and disadvantages, helping them to achieve their highest degree of economic and personal independence.
Goodwill operates twelve retail stores in the Richmond, Ashland and Tri-Cities area, a warehouse outlet and weekly auctions at its main facility in Richmond, as well as three area employment centers open to the public. 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 more than 7,500 individuals in our local community. Goodwill of Central Virginia has plans to open another Community Employment Center and Retail Store this spring, at Alverser Drive in Midlothian, 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 Goodwill location nearest you, call (804) 745-6300, or visit 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.
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2006-11-27
FLOWERS & MORE PARTNERS WITH GOODWILL
PETERSBURG, VA - Goodwill of Central Virginia is excited about a new community partnership with Flowers & More, a family-owned and operated florist. Located at 4336 Westgate Drive in the Westgate Shopping Center at Edgehill in Petersburg, Flowers & More is committed to giving back to the community. The local shop is supporting the Goodwill mission of assisting individuals with obstacles to employment by providing space to the non-profit to sell items made by individuals served through its horticultural training program.
Partnering with Goodwill is not only good business, it also provides opportunities to help people gain the dignity and pride that come from having a good job. When you purchase a one-of-a-kind, handcrafted teacup or other craft item, featuring plants grown and maintained by the Goodwill Green Team, you help an individual with a disability or other special need by strengthening their self-worth and job skills.
Flowers & More is operated by Joyce Hart and Dianne Jones Horne, and is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday; and is closed on Sunday. Ms. Hart and Ms. Horne have spent nearly a year transforming a former dollar store into a florist, and offer Thomas Kinkade collectable keepsakes for the holidays; original art by local artists; and specialize in gift items, gift bags, balloons and much more. The FTD and Teleflora Florist shop can be reached at (804) 861-9500, or online at flowersandmoreva.com.
Goodwill also proudly serves the Petersburg community. The agency recently opened a Community Employment Center & Retail Store at 65 Crater Circle, combining workforce development services, donation collection, processing and retail operations in one location. The center operates seven days a week.
A variety of unique gift items are available through Goodwill's 4,320 square foot greenhouse. To learn more about the mission and work of Goodwill, or how you can help Goodwill change lives…from the ground up, call (804) 521-4958.
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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.
Flowers & More is a very unique Flower Shoppe serving Chester, Church Road, Colonial Heights, Dinwiddie, Disputanta, Ettrick, Fort Lee, Hopewell, Matoaca, Petersburg, Price George, and Sutherland, and is a member of the Petersburg Chamber of Commerce.
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2006-09-25
GOODWILL OPENS CENTER IN PETERSBURG
Individuals with Obstacles to Employment Will Benefit
PETERSBURG, VA - Goodwill of Central Virginia is excited about expanding its retail operation and job training and career services to include the City of Petersburg. Goodwill opened its second area Community Employment Center at 65 Crater Circle on September 23. The 16,000 square foot facility showcases a new concept in the Central Virginia area of combining workforce development services, donation collection, processing and retail operations in one location.
Goodwill held a Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, and was joined by Petersburg Mayor Annie Mickens, City Manager B. David Canada, and Bill Barga from the Petersburg Chamber of Commerce. Doors opened at 9 a.m. with hourly door prizes, giveaways for the first 250 shoppers, a fall plant sale, Smiling G costumed character, and more!
With nearly 10,000 square feet of retail space, the Goodwill center features fashions for the entire family, as well as electronics, toys, books, housewares, furniture, and unique home accents, with a great selection of fresh merchandise, arriving daily. Store hours are Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Sunday from 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. Donations are accepted during these hours, with the convenience of a donation drive-thru. The employment center is easily accessible with its own entrance; operating hours will be designed to fit the needs of the community. Job seekers can access job seeking skills training, computer training, financial literacy classes, and more, with many classes offered at no cost.
When the community shops at Goodwill, they are changing lives - providing revenue to fund education, training, job placement programs and support services for individuals with obstacles to employment, including disabilities and disadvantages, helping them to achieve their highest degree of economic and personal independence.
Goodwill operates eleven retail stores in the Richmond, Ashland and Tri-Cities area, and a warehouse outlet and weekly auctions at its main facility in Richmond, which also houses a one-stop job center open to the public. 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 more than 6,300 individuals. Goodwill of Central Virginia has plans to open another Community Employment Center early next year, at Alverser Drive in Midlothian, 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 Goodwill location nearest you, call (804) 745-6300, or visit goodwillcva.org.
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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.
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2006-07-29
GOODWILL OPENS COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT CENTER IN MECHANICSVILLE
Individuals with Obstacles to Employment Will Benefit
MECHANICSVILLE, VA - Goodwill of Central Virginia is pleased to expand its retail operation and job training and career services in Hanover County. After extensive renovation to the site of the former Skate America location on Route 360, Goodwill opened its first area Community Employment Center. The 25,000 square foot center, located at 7147 Brandy Run Drive in Mechanicsville, showcases a new concept in the Central Virginia area of combining workforce development services, donation collection, processing and retail operations in one location.
Goodwill held a Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, July 29. Goodwill was joined by representatives from Hanover County Economic Development and the Hanover County Association of Businesses and Chamber of Commerce for a ribbon cutting ceremony. Doors opened at 9 a.m. with hourly door prizes, giveaways for the first 100 shoppers, a summer plant sale, Smiling G costumed character, and more!
With more than 18,000 square feet of retail space, the Goodwill center features fashions for the entire family, as well as electronics, toys, books, housewares, furniture, and unique home accents, with a great selection of fresh merchandise, arriving daily. Store hours will be Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Sunday from 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. Donations are accepted during these hours, with the convenience of a donation drive-thru. The employment center is easily accessible with its own entrance; operating hours will be designed to fit the needs of the community.
When the community shops at Goodwill, they are changing lives - providing revenue to fund education, training, job placement programs and support services for individuals with obstacles to employment, including disabilities and disadvantages, helping them to achieve their highest degree of economic and personal independence.
Goodwill operates ten retail stores in the Richmond, Ashland and Tri-Cities area, and a warehouse outlet and weekly auctions at its main facility in Richmond, which also houses a one-stop job center open to the public. 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 more than 6,300 individuals. Goodwill of Central Virginia has plans to open a Community Employment Center in Petersburg in September, 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 Goodwill location nearest you, call (804) 745-6300, or visit goodwillcva.org.
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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.
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2006-05-05
GOODWILL OF CENTRAL VIRGINIA AWARDED A THREE-YEAR CARF ACCREDITATION
RICHMOND, VA - CARF has announced that Goodwill of Central Virginia has been accredited for a period of three years for its Employment Services: Community Employment Services: Job Development; Employment Services: Community Employment Services: Job Supports; Employment Services: Community Employment Services: Job-Site Training; Employment Services: Employee Development Services; Employment Services: Employment Skills Training Services; and Employment Services: Organizational Employment Services. The latest accreditation is the ninth consecutive Three-Year Accreditation outcome that the international accrediting commission has awarded to Goodwill of Central Virginia, formerly named Richmond Goodwill Industries.
This accreditation outcome represents the highest level of accreditation that can be awarded to an organization and shows the organization’s substantial conformance to the standards established by CARF. An organization receiving a Three-Year Accreditation outcome has put itself through a rigorous peer review process and has demonstrated to a team of surveyors during an on-site visit that its programs and services are of the highest quality, measurable, and accountable.
Goodwill of Central Virginia is a nonprofit organization with offices at 6301 Midlothian Turnpike. The agency has been providing education and training services for individuals with obstacles to employment since 1923, and 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.
CARF is an independent, not-for-profit accrediting body whose mission is to promote the quality, value, and optimal outcomes of services through a consultative accreditation process that centers on enhancing the lives of the persons served. Founded in 1966 as the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, and now known as CARF, the accrediting body establishes consumer-focused standards to help organizations measure and improve the quality of their programs and services.
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To fund its mission, Goodwill of Central Virginia collects donated clothing, household and other items to sell in its nine retail stores, warehouse outlet, and at weekly public auctions, and provides industrial services to public and private businesses and government. Over 86 percent of revenues are channeled directly into programs to meet local communities' needs.
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2006-03-16
GOODWILL HOLDS A CEREMONIAL GROUNDBREAKING IN PETERSBURG
PETERSBURG, VA Goodwill of Central Virginia celebrated the start of construction of its 16,100 square foot Community Training Center in Petersburg with a special ceremony with agency leaders, local dignitaries, and special guests. The milestone celebration, at the site of construction at 65 Crater Circle, marks a new era for the local Goodwill as it expands and develops new programs and services to address the needs of individuals and businesses throughout its Central Virginia territory.
The agency unveiled an exciting, new brand presence in October, including the adoption of a new name, and a new look. These local changes provide a foundation for Goodwill's expansion and modernization plans, which include the anticipated opening of three new locations over the next year, in Mechanicsville, Petersburg, and Midlothian.
Goodwill of Central Virginia is excited about the growth of its operation as it expands into new areas within the Tri-Cities community. The agency currently operates locations in both Chester and Colonial Heights. The new center, which is slated to open in August, will combine workforce development services with donation collection, processing and retail operations, and is expected to employ 18 people, and serve more than 500 in its first year of operation.
Goodwill stores feature gently used and new clothing, housewares, and home furnishings, with a great selection of fresh merchandise, arriving daily. When the community shops Goodwill stores and auctions, they are changing lives, providing revenue to fund education, training, and job placement services for individuals with obstacles to employment, including disabilities and disadvantages such as dependency on public assistance, and lack of education and work experience.
To learn more about the mission and work of Goodwill, call (804) 745-6300, or visit Goodwill at its new location on the web at www.goodwillcva.org.
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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.
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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.
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2005-10-27
GOODWILL UNVEILS NEW LOGO AND EXPANSION PLANS THROUGHOUT CENTRAL VIRGINIA
Goodwill is “Smiling” About Its New Look…
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.
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