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See what's going on at Goodwill this Month...
- Goodwill Now Accepting Applications for GoodCare Healthcare Training (All areas)
- Goodwill SCSEP Program Helps Seniors Get Back to Work(All areas)
- Goodwill's 2015 Community Impact Report is Now Available Online(All areas)
- Vehicle Donations to Goodwill Help Fund Job Training (All areas)
- Goodwill Job Seeker Services to help the Community Get Back to Work (All areas)
- Upcoming Photo and Video Opportunities (All areas)
Looking for a special or last minute story? Give us a call...
Elizabeth Milne, (540) 613.2481 or email [email protected].
We would love to brainstorm potential story ideas with you!
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 Goodwill Now Accepting Applications for GoodCare Healthcare Training
(All Areas)
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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: Blue Ridge and Piedmont 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.
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 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
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Goodwill SCSEP Program Helps Seniors Get Back to Work (All Areas)
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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 is a great organization," states
Charles Johnson. "They care. If you are having difficulties, there is someone there to listen and help. Goodwill gave me the opportunity to change my life."
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, contact:
Elizabeth Milne, Marketing and Community Relations Manager
Office: (540) 581.0620 ext. 174 | Cell Phone: (540) 613.2481
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| Goodwill's 2015 Community Impact Report is Now Available Online
(All Areas)
The 2015 Goodwill Community Impact Report, which is now available online, showcases the stories of six individuals who participated in Goodwill programs. Individuals such as Charles, and older worker from Waynesboro, who needed assistance finding a job,
The report also includes organizational outcomes that impact not only individuals, but also communities, businesses, and the environment as well. Other features include photo and videos of other individuals who have been impacted through the work of Goodwill.
For more information on 2015 Community Impact Report, 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
(All Areas)
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.
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
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| Goodwill 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
- Computer Classes
- Job Readiness Seminars
- Job Clubs
- And More
For a schedule of upcoming Job Seeker Services and Classes
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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
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| Upcoming Photo and Video Opportunities
Upcoming Goodwill Events:
Job Fairs at Charlottesville Workforce Center:
2211 Hydraulic Road, Charlottesville.
- May 27th, 10am - 1pm, Hiring Event
Reality Check Events:
- May 26th, 9am - 2pm, Beverly Manor, 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
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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.
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