See what's going on at Goodwill this April...
YGoodwill Holds Job Clubs for Individuals Seeking Employment  (Roanoke Jobs Campus)

Goodwill Industries® of the Valleys is dedicated to assisting individuals in their job search efforts.

Events such as Real Time Tuesdays and Rewind Wednesdays Job Clubs offer the public the opportunity to network with other job seekers. Individuals leave feeling recharged after sharing job search tips, results, engaging with an active group, and gaining insight that will assist them as they prepare for their career.   

Topics include: pre-job readiness, resumes/cover letters, interview tips, related experiences, mock interviews, networking, keeping a job, and more.

Job Clubs are held at the Roanoke Jobs Campus, 2502 Melrose Avenue NW, Suite C, Roanoke. No Reservations is required.

Real Time Tuesdays:
Held on the second Tuesday of the month
Date:  April 12th
Time:  3 - 5pm

Rewind Wednesdays:
Held on the last Wednesday of the month.
Date:  April 27th
Time:  3 - 5pm
 
For a listing of Goodwill Industries of the Valleys Job Clubs, click here.

For more information about the Gift Card Contest, contact:
Elizabeth Milne, Marketing and Community Relations Manager
Office: (540) 581.0620 ext. 174 | Cell Phone: (540) 613.2481
XGoodwill's SCSEP 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 low. 

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
WGoodwill Hosts Reality Check Events to Give Youth a Glimpse at Their Future (Roanoke City and Franklin County)

Upcoming Dates:
April 6th, 9am - 2pm, Goodwill Jobs Campus, Suite C, Roanoke City
(Individuals in Goodwill's School to Work Adjustment Program and Project Search Program will be participating) 
April 20th, 9am - 2pm, Franklin County High School, Franklin 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 who 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
UGoodwill 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 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

TUpcoming Photo and Video Opportunities

Upcoming Goodwill Events:

"Real Goodwill" Tour:
Roanoke Jobs Campus, 2502 Melrose Avenue NW, Suite B.  For more information, click here.
  • April 20th, 8:30am
  • May 5th, 8:30am
  • May18th, 8:30am
Job Fairs at the Melrose Jobs Campus:
 2502 Melrose Avenue NW, Suite B,
Roanoke. For more information, click here.
  • April 14th, 10am - 12pm, Via Satellite
  • April 19th, 10am - 12pm, Atlas Logistics
  • April 26th, 10am - 12pm, Workforce Unlimited
Reality Check Events:
  • April 6th, 9am - 2pm, Goodwill Jobs Campus Suite C, Roanoke City
    (Individuals in Goodwill's School to Work Adjustment Program and Project Search will be participating) 
  • April 20th, 9am - 2pm, Franklin County High School, 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 April, which provide great feel good stories. Additional story opportunities are available. For more information, click here or contact Elizabeth Milne (below). 
  • April 8th, 15, and 29th, 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 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.