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Kelly Sandridge, (540) 525.5728 or email   ksandridge@goodwillvalleys.com 
We would love to brainstorm potential story ideas with you!
GrantGoodwill Partners with Workforce Investment Board for America's Promise Grant
 


Governor Terry McAuliffe recently announced that a consortium of workforce development partners, including local workforce boards, public and private education and workforce training providers, and not-for-profits, has received a $6 million America's Promise Grant from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). The consortium will be led by the New River/Mount Rogers Workforce Development Board, located in Radford. The four-year project, titled Pathways to the American Dream, will train workers in the region to support growing industries critical to the regional economy. 

"Goodwill Industries of the Valleys is proud to be a partner in Pathways to the American Dream. We are excited about this highly collaborative regional initiative to provide businesses with skilled workers to fill critical jobs." stated Bruce Phipps, Goodwill Industries of the Valleys President and CEO.

To view the full press release, click here.

For more information on the Grant, contact:
Kelly Sandridge, Vice President, Marketing & Communications
Email:ksandridge@goodwillvalleys.com
Office: (540) 581.0620 ext. 1107 | Cell: (540) 525.5728
DonationsEnd of Year Donations

Goodwill is reminding everyone, that as you make room for the new, consider donating unused toys, clothes, household items, books, furniture, and electronics. You can even donate vehicles or make monetary donations to Goodwill. 

Donations are accepted at Goodwill stores throughout New River, Roanoke, and Shenandoah Valleys, as well as the Attended Donation Centers conveniently located throughout the communities. For the closest retail or donation center location, click here. For more information on monetary donations, click here.

When someone donates to Goodwill by December 31st, they not only receive a donation receipt that may be used when filing their 2016 tax return, but they also help fund job training and employment programs right here in our communities in Virginia. These programs help youth, adults, and seniors with disabilities or disadvantages, and those who have lost their job due to company clothing or layoff.

For more information on End of Year Donations, contact:
Kelly Sandridge, Vice President, Marketing & Communications
Office: (540) 581.0620 ext. 1107 | Cell: (540) 525.5728
GiftsGoodwill is the Perfect Stop this Holiday for One of a Kind Gifts

For Holiday gift shoppers that don't want to break the 
bank, Goodwill has unique, one of a kind gifts.
 
With an ever changing inventory of unique items, Goodwill is a great place to find gifts for everyone, including those that are more difficult to buy for. From vintage jewelry and unique home décor, to designer labels and toys, you never know what you will find at Goodwill.
 
One of a kind gifts can easily be made from items at Goodwill. Goodwill Valleys Pinterest boards feature thousands of ideas and instructions. Take a look at some examples of projects that make great gifts:
 
Mugs - Find a novelty mug and pair it with a bag of coffee, tea, or hot cocoa mix. Or take a plain mug and paint it using porcelain paint.

Jars - Goodwill always has Mason jars. Fill them with the ingredients for a cake and give to someone who loves baking. Or use them as a fun way to display gift cards!
 
Wine Wrap Sweater - Use the sleeve of a sweater to wrap a wine bottle.
 
At Goodwill, shoppers not only find inexpensive, unique gifts, but they also support the mission of helping people right here in our community get back to work. Shopping at Goodwill helps to fund job training and employment programs for youth, adults, and seniors with disabilities, disadvantages, and those that have lost their job due to company closing or layoff.
 
For information on One of a Kind Gifts, contact: 
Kelly Sandridge, Vice President, Marketing & Communications
Office: (540) 581.0620 ext. 1107  |  Cell: (540) 525.5728
JobSeekerGoodwill 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, Lynchburg, Martinsville, and include:
  • Job Fairs
  • Computer Classes
  • Job Seeker Workshops
  • Job Clubs
  • And More
For a schedule of upcoming Job Seeker Services and Classes,  click here.

For more information on Job Seeker Services contact:
Kelly Sandridge, Vice President, Marketing & Communications 
Office: (540) 581.0620 ext. 1107  |  Cell Phone: (540) 525.5728

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. At the end of October 2016, Goodwill had helped over 38,000 people who walked through the doors of the organization seeking assistance.










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