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Goodwill Hold Clubs for Job Seekers with a Criminal Background  (Staunton & Charlottesville)

Goodwill Industries® of the Valleys is dedicated to providing effective, comprehensive employment services to men and women with criminal convictions.

One such service is the Prisoner Re-Entry Job Club. This club allows job seekers with a criminal background to mingle with other individuals with similar backgrounds. Individuals will leave feeling recharged after sharing job search tips, results, engaging with an interactive group, and gaining insight that will assist them as they prepare for their career.

Topics include: pre-job search readiness, resumes/cover letters, interview tips, related experiences, mock interviews, networking, keeping a job, and more. No reservation is required and individuals in the Prisoner Re-Entry Program and the general public are welcome to join for the Job Club.

Charlottesville Prisoner Re-Entry Job Club:
Workford Center - 2211 Hydraulic Road, Charlottesville
Held every Third Monday of the Month from 9am - 11am
Date: Monday, April 18th

Staunton Prisoner Re-Entry Job Club:
Goodwill Training Room (located in the Staunton Goodwill Store) - 1104 Greenville Avenue, Staunton
Held every fourth Monday of the month from 9am - 11am
Date: Monday, April 25th

For a listing of all Goodwill Industries of the Valleys Job Clubs, click here.

For more information about the Prisoner R-Entry Job Club, contact:
Elizabeth Milne, Marketing and Community Relations Manager
Office: (540) 581.0620 ext. 174 | Cell Phone: (540) 613.2481
YGoodwill SCSEP Program Helps Seniors Get Back to Work (All Areas) 

Goodwill Industries of the Valleys operates the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP), which is the only federal workforce program targeted to seniors with a low income. The program is administered by the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration through grant agreements with the state and eligible organizations such as Goodwill. 

Through SCSEP, Goodwill provides part-time employment and training in community service positions for individuals 55 and older. Benefits of the program include a free physical, paid part-time community service training, and assistance finding a non-subsidized full or part-time job. 

"Goodwill gave me the opportunity to prove that I'm dependable and capable when I felt I would never be given a chance," states  Diane Feehan. "I was a wife, mother, and caregiver for so long. Goodwill helped me find Diane again and to get my life back."

Employers benefit from the program because they are able to hire trained and prepared employees that are mature and have a strong work ethic. Retention services are provided by Goodwill and the employers recruitment costs are lot. 

To participate in SCSEP, individuals must be 55 or older with a low-income, or unemployed and eligible to work in the United States.

For more information about SCSEP,  click here.

For more information about SCSEP, contact:
Elizabeth Milne, Marketing and Community Relations Manager
Office: (540) 581.0620 ext. 174 | Cell Phone: (540) 613.2481

XGoodwill Hosts Reality Check Events to Give Youth a Glimpse at Their Future 
(Augusta County)
 
Upcoming Dates:
April 13, 9am - 2pm, Lucy Addison Middle School, Augusta County

April is Financial Literacy Month. What better way to get youth in our communities off on the right foot than participating in Reality Check.

It's easy for a young person to imagine what type of lifestyle they would like to have when they are an adult; figuring out how to get  there  is often a problem.  Goodwill  Reality Check is an interactive, financial "fitness" program that gives teens a glimpse at future obligations and responsibilities and puts it in perspective for them.

In preparation for Reality Check, students work with their teachers to determine their career at age 30. They then choose if they are married and how many children they have. When they arrive at Reality Check, they are given a paycheck based on their career choice and then the fun really begins. They travel through life stations to see how far their paycheck will go. Life stations include:
  • Buying or renting a home
  • Phone and utility plans
  • Vehicle purchase
  • Medical costs
  • Recreational activities and more
They also have to place money in savings and in addition to the routine monthly responsibilities above, they face unexpected medical bills and maintenance costs. At the end of the circuit they are met by a career counselor who talks with them about their career decision and the outcome of the Reality Check - whether they had money left or not. 

Goodwill is currently seeking community partners to help fund Reality Check, as well as provide volunteers to man the program's life stations.  

For more information on Reality Check, click here.

For more information on Reality Check contact:
Elizabeth Milne, Marketing and Community Relations Manager
Office: (540) 581.0620 ext. 174  |  Cell Phone: (540) 613.2481 
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Vehicle  Donations to Goodwill Help Fund Job Training

When someone has a used or unwanted vehicle, it can be the key to changing the life of an individual in your community. Used cars, trucks, SUVs, trailers, boats, or RVs that are donated to Goodwill Industries® of the Valleys will help fund job training programs for people who need assistance getting back to work or gaining greater independence. 

Individuals who donate their vehicle will:
  • Get free vehicle pick-up, whether it's running or not.
  • Qualify for an IRS tax deduction.*
  • Avoid the hassles of selling a used car.
  • Not have to deal with expensive want ads, phone calls, car showings, and price haggling.
  • Know that your donation supports programs that help people in our community get back to work and gain greater in dependence.
After a donor reaches out to donate their vehicle, Goodwill will pick it up at no cost and tow it to the nearest auction location. The vehicle will then be cleaned and presented at its best, to help bring the highest sales price possible at auction. The donor will receive a receipt* after it is sold. The cash that the donated vehicle sells for at auction will help fund the many job training and employment programs at Goodwill. 

In 2015, revenue generated from the sale of donated goods, including vehicles, enabled Goodwill to provide job training, employment, and support services to over 45,000 individuals and help nearly 4,300 find jobs in the community. Goodwill's service to the community is possible because of the support of those that donate, shop, volunteer, and advocate for the organization. When you support your local Goodwill, you also support your community.

*Please consult your tax advisor for more details. 

If someone is interested in donating their vehicle, they may call (800) 826.0980 or visit www.goodwillvalleys.com/donate-a-vehicle-today.
 
For more information on donating to Goodwill, click here.

For more information on Vehicle Donations, contact:
Elizabeth Milne, Marketing and Community Relations Manager
Office: (540) 581.0620 ext. 174 | Cell Phone: (540) 613.2481
VGoodwill Provides Job Seeker Services to Help the Community Get Back to Work
 
Goodwill hosts a variety of Job Seeker Services to help individuals in the community get back to work and improve their employment opportunities. Among these services are a variety of computer classes, workshops, job clubs, and job fairs. All events are free and open to the public with prior registration.
 
Events take place in Staunton, Charlottesville, Harrisonburg, and Waynesboro and include:
  • Job Fairs
  • English as a Second Language Classes
  • Computer Classes
  • Job Readiness Seminars
  • Job Clubs
  • And More
For a schedule of upcoming Job Seeker Services and Classes ,  click here.

For more information on Job Seeker Services contact:
Elizabeth Milne, Marketing and Community Relations Manager 
Office: (540) 581.0620 ext. 174  |  Cell Phone: (540) 613.2481

UUpcoming Photo and Video Opportunities

Upcoming Goodwill Events:

Job Fairs at Charlottesville Workforce Center:
2211 Hydraulic Road, Charlottesville.
For more information,  click here .
  • April 13, 10am - 2pm, Hiring Event
Reality Check Events:
  • April 13th, 9am - 2pm, Lucy Addison Middle School, Augusta County
For more information on upcoming events,  click here. 

For more information on Photo and Video Opportunities contact:
Elizabeth Milne, Marketing and Community Relations Manager
Office: (540) 581.0620 ext. 174  |  Cell Phone: (540) 613.2481

General Goodwill Information

Goodwill Industries of the Valleys, a United Way partner organization headquartered in Roanoke, serves 31 counties and 13 cities in the New River, Roanoke, and Shenandoah Valleys. Its mission is to help people and families in our community achieve a better life through work and independence. In 2015, Goodwill assisted over 45,000 individuals and in this difficult employment market placed nearly 4,300 people into jobs in our community. 

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Goodwill Mission:
Helping people and families achieve a better life through work and independence.

Goodwill Vission:
Through the work of Goodwill, people will have the opportunity to achieve their greatest potential.