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 Goodwill's 2016 Community Impact Report is Now Available Online
The 2016 Goodwill Industries of the Valleys Community Impact Report
, which is now available online, highlights how community support enabled Goodwill to serve over 45,000 people who needed assistance getting back to work or gaining greater independence.
"In 2016, we proudly served thousands of individuals with disabilities and disadvantages," states Bruce Phipps, President & CEO in his comments in the Community Impact Report. "They came to us with the hope for a brighter future. Because of your continued support, we helped them find their path to greater independence."
The report also includes the success stories of two individuals who received services from Goodwill and outcomes of how Goodwill is working to change lives throughout our communities.
To view the interactive 2016 Community Impact Report,
click here.
For more information on the Community Impact Report contact:
Kelly Sandridge, Vice President, Marketing & Communications
Office: (540) 581.0620 ext. 1107 | Cell Phone: (540) 525.5728
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Students in Roanoke City's ROTEC Program Support Goodwill Mentoring Programs
Students from Patrick Henry and William Fleming High Schools in Roanoke have been busy this school year building items for Goodwill. The Building Trades Class at Roanoke Technical Education Center (ROTEC), taught by Jesse Truax, has built:
- Two Picnic Tables
- Three Park Benches
- Utility Storage Bin
- Sign for the Goodwill GoodGuides® Garden
The class will deliver the items they have constructed to the Goodwill GoodGuides Community Garden on Tuesday, April 25th
during their regularly scheduled class time of 8:45am - 10:30am. They will also spend class time on Wednesday, April 26th
setting the benches and the sign in concrete.
"The Goodwill GoodGuides Community Garden is a garden that youth in our mentoring programs have built over the last several years," states Nicole Ross, Goodwill program manager. "These are kids who may have had a run in with the juvenile justice system or may be at risk. To have the students give of their time and talents to build these items for the garden means the world to our youth. It teaches them that we are all in this together and when we help one another great things can happen for the community."
The garden is located at 3902 Shenandoah Ave, Roanoke, VA 24017. Anyone interested in reserving a plot in the community garden should contact Jaleesa Young at [email protected] or (540) 529.4871. Plots start at $10.00.
For more information on the delivery of items to Goodwill GoodGuides Community Garden or to schedule an interview during the visit contact:
Kelly Sandridge, Vice President, Marketing & Communications
Office: (540) 581.0620 ext. 1107 | Cell Phone: (540) 525.5728
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GoodCare Healthcare Training Now Hosting Information Sessions for Individuals Interested in a Career in Healthcare
GoodCare is a healthcare training program provided by Goodwill Industries of the Valleys. Through a partnership with Community Colleges and Adult Education or Literacy programs, individuals enrolled in GoodCare will benefit from supportive services, life skills training, education, and assistance to obtain employment in the healthcare industry. People 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.
GoodCare Training Pathways include:
Health Information: Microsoft Office Specialist, Medical Administrative Assistant, Health Records Coding, Medical Administrative Management
Nursing: Personal Care/Home Health Aide, Certified Nurse Assistant, Registered Medication Aide, Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse
Healthcare Support: Phlebotomy, Pharmacy Technician, Ophthalmic Assistant, Clinical Medical Assistant
Open Houses are currently being offered across our service area. These sessions provide more information on the program and assists individuals in determining if it is a good fit for them and their career goals.*
Clifton Forge, Dabney S. Lancaster Community College
Scott Hall, Room #388, 1000 Dabney Drive, Clifton Forge
- Wednesday, April 11th - 2pm
- Wednesday, April 19th - 10am
- Wednesday, April 26th - 2pm
Christiansburg, GoodCare Office
265-A Peppers Ferry Road, Christiansburg
- Wednesday, April 11th - 10am
- Wednesday, April 19th - 2pm
- Wednesday, April 26th - 2pm
Galax, Wytheville Community College - Crossroads Campus
Room 133, 1117 East Stuart Drive, Galax
- Wednesday, April 11th - 2pm
- Wednesday, April 19th - 10am
- Wednesday, April 26th - 2pm
Madison Heights, Goodwill Madison Heights Jobs Center
174 River James Shopping Center, Madison Heights
- Wednesday, April 11th - 3pm
- Wednesday, April 19th - 3pm
- Wednesday, April 26th - 3pm
Roanoke, Goodwill Roanoke Jobs Campus
2502 Melrose Avenue, NW, Suite B, Roanoke
- Wednesday, April 11th - 3pm
- Wednesday, April 19th - 11am
- Wednesday, April 26th - 3pm
*Seats are limited and individuals must meet eligibility requirements to be considered for enrollment in GoodCare. Funding for the healthcare training program is provided by a
Health Professions Opportunity Grant
from the United States Department of Health and Human Services.
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. Learn more about HPOG on their Facebook or Twitter pages.
For more information on GoodCare and upcoming information sessions
click here
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For more information on GoodCare contact:
Kelly Sandridge, Vice President, Marketing & Communications
Office: (540) 581.0620 ext. 1107 | Cell Phone: (540) 525.5728
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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
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Upcoming Photo and Video Opportunities
April 12th | 9am-2pm
Reality Check- Forest Park School in Roanoke City
For more information, click here.
April 13th | 12pm - 4pm
The Budd Group Job Fair at Roanoke Jobs Campus:
2502 Melrose Avenue, NW, Roanoke
For more information, click here.
April 13th | 9pm - 12pm
Work Readiness Classes at Martinsville Workforce Center:
233 Commonwealth Blvd W, Martinsville, VA
For more information, click here.
April 20th | 12pm - 4pm
The Budd Group Job Fair at Roanoke Jobs Campus:
2502 Melrose Avenue, NW, Roanoke
For more information, click here.
April 20th | 9pm - 12pm
Work Readiness Classes at Martinsville Workforce Center:
233 Commonwealth Blvd W, Martinsville, VA
For more information, click here.
April 27th | 12pm - 4pm
The Budd Group Job Fair at Roanoke Jobs Campus:
2502 Melrose Avenue, NW, Roanoke
For more information, click here.
April 27th | 9pm - 12pm
Work Readiness Classes at Martinsville Workforce Center:
233 Commonwealth Blvd W, Martinsville, VA
For more information, click here.
For more information on all upcoming events,
click here
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For information on Upcoming Events, contact:
Kelly Sandridge, Vice President, Marketing & Communications
Office: (540) 581.0620 ext. 1107 | Cell: (540) 525.5728
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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 2016, Goodwill assisted over 45,000 individuals and in this difficult employment market placed over 4,000 people into jobs in our community. At the end of February 2017, Goodwill had helped 15,051 people who walked through the doors of the organization seeking assistance.
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Goodwill Mission:
Helping people and families achieve a better life through work and independence.
Goodwill Vision:
Through the work of Goodwill, people will have the opportunity to achieve their greatest potential.
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