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AEconomic Impact of Goodwill on our Region Continues to Grow  
(All areas)
Every two years, the Virginia Goodwill Network does a study on the economic and fiscal impact* of Goodwill. The study is done by the Elliot D. Pollack & Company and results are shared with the public through our economic impact statements. 

The  2015 results are in and Goodwill Industries of the Valleys had a $476.5 million economic and fiscal impact on its 31 county, 13 city service area in Virginia. The study looks at the 4,261 individuals that Goodwill placed into jobs last year and the impact that those jobs have on the economy. These numbers are in comparison to a $236.9 million economic and fiscal impact in 2013. The substantial economic impact growth is a result of Goodwill helping more people find job in growth industries throughout the area.

"The impact that Goodwill has on our communities has continued to grow significantly over the last five years," states Bruce Phipps, President and CEO of Goodwill. "The report showcases the enormous financial impact that Goodwill is having on our region through the training and employment programs and the ability we have to help people find work. We will continue to seek to better leverage our economic development efforts to move that to an even greater social impact. We strive to see individuals improve their lives and their ability to build long term careers."

This impact is being recognized nationally as the Goodwill brand was ranked #1 in a 2016 Brand World Value Index Survey, commissioned by Enso, a mission-driven marketing agency based out of California. The news debuted this week in a Fast Company Magazine article and contains visuals of the top rankings of all of the brands.

To learn more about the lives that Goodwill Industries of the Valleys has impacted, click here.

* Economic impact analysis examines the regional implications of an activity in terms of three basic measures: sales or output, earnings, and job creation. Fiscal impact analysis evaluates the public revenues and costs created by a particular activity and its effect on State, County, and local governments. 
For more information on Goodwill's impact, contact:
Elizabeth Milne, Marketing and Community Relations Manager
Office: (540) 581.0620 ext. 174 | Cell: (540) 613.2481

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Goodwill Now Accepting Applications for GoodCare Healthcare Training 
(All Areas)

Goodwill Industries of the Valleys is now accepting applications for GoodCare. GoodCare is a free healthcare training program. Through a partnership with Community Colleges and Adult Education or Literacy Programs, participants will benefit from supportive services, life skills, education, training, and assistance to obtain employment in the healthcare industry. Individuals served will enter an in-demand occupation and have the opportunity to grow and advance their career through healthcare pathways. GoodCare will serve individuals who are TANF recipients, as well as other low income individuals.
 
Participating community colleges include: Wytheville, New River, Virginia Western, Dabney S. Lancaster, and Central Virginia. Additional partners include multiple businesses in the healthcare sector and adult education programs throughout the service area. GoodCare will also advance Virginia's professional learning community, expand regional partnerships, and improve the regional Workforce systems. 

GoodCare partners will work together on outreach and recruitment to include TANF recipients and other low-income individuals who would not otherwise have access to training. One GoodCare student recently said, "I am grateful and excited to be a part of the GoodCare program. It has given me the opportunity to rise above obstacles and given me a brighter future."
 
Funding for the program is provided by Health Profession Opportunity Grants from the United States Department of Health and Human Services. 
 
 
For more information on Health Profession Opportunity Grants, click here.
 
For information on the GoodCare, contact: 
Elizabeth Milne, Marketing and Community Relations Manager
Office: (540) 581.0620 ext. 174  |  Cell: (540) 613.2481 

*HPOG is a study funded by the federal government which is being conducted to determine how these training opportunities help people improve their skills and find better jobs. During the study, all new eligible applicants will be selected by lottery to participate in these training opportunities. Not all eligible applicants will be selected to participate in these opportunities.
This document was supported by Grant 90FX0038 from the Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS). Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of HHS.
CGoodwill's GoodGuides Mentoring Program Holds Event at Community Garden  (Roanoke)

Date: Saturday, June 4th
Time: 11am - 3pm
Location: GoodGuides Community Garden
  3902 Shenandoah Avenue, Roanoke

Goodwill's GoodGuides Youth Mentoring Program will be holding an event at their community garden on June 4th from 11am to 3pm. The event will showcase the local services and resources that are dedicated to enriching the lives of area youth. 

"We truly believe that it takes a village to raise a child," states Nicole Ross, GoodGuides Program Manager. "Our hope is that the community of Roanoke will respond to the call and become that village to support the growth of our youth."

During the event, individuals will have the opportunity to reserve free plots in the garden. There will also be games and live music, as well as lessons on gardening and harvesting. Lunch will be provided, and free produce from the garden will be given away. 

The GoodGuides Youth Mentoring Program serves youth ages 12 - 17 who are at risk of delinquency or who have already had contact with the juvenile justice system. The program is dedicated to helping youth build career plans, skills, and prepare for school completion, post-secondary training, and productive work. The program provides structured and supportive relationships with trusted adult mentors.

For more  information on GoodGuides, click here.

For more information on the Garden Event, contact:
Elizabeth Milne, Marketing and Community Relations Manager
Office: (540) 581.0620 ext 174 | Cell: (540) 613.2481
DGoodwill's Good Choice Companions Offers Personal Care Services  (Roanoke and Salem)
Phone:(540) 581.0620 ext. 174 | Cell: (540) 613.2481
E Goodwill Provides Job Seeker Services to Help the Community Get Back to Work 
(All Areas)
 
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 Roanoke Valley, New River Valley, and Lynchburg 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

FUpcoming Photo and Video Opportunities

Upcoming Goodwill Events:

"Real Goodwill" Tour:
8:30am, Roanoke Jobs Campus, 2502 Melrose Avenue NW, Suite B.  For more information, click here.
  • June 15th
  • July 7th
  • July 20th
Job Fairs at the Melrose Jobs Campus:
 2502 Melrose Avenue NW, Suite B,
Roanoke. For more information, click here.
  • June 8th, 9am - 12pm, Multi-Vendor
  • June 22nd, 9am - 12pm, Healthcare
Reality Check Events:
  • June 8th, 9am - 2pm, YMCA Summer Camp, Franklin County
Specialized Day Support (SDS) and Adult Developmental Learning Services (ADLS) Activities: Goodwill provides day support services to individuals with disabilities. The following activities are planned for May, which provide great feel good stories. Additional story opportunities are available. For more information, click here
or contact Elizabeth Milne (below). 
  • June 3rd, 10th, and 24th, 12:15 - 2:30pm, 2502 Melrose Avenue NW, Suite C, Roanoke, ADLS Pet Therapy

For more information on upcoming events, click here. 

For more information on Photo and Video Opportunities contact:
Elizabeth Mi lne, 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.