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Goodwill's 2016 Community Impact Report is Now Available Online
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he 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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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.*
Charlottesville, Virginia Workforce Center
2211 Hydraulic Road, Charlottesville
- Wednesday, April 11th - 9:30m
- Wednesday, April 19th - 9:30am
- Wednesday, April 26th - 9:30am
Staunton, Greenbrier Office Park
1600 North Coalter Street, Suite 9, Staunton
- Tuesday, April 10th - 3:30pm
- Tuesday, April 18th - 3:30pm
- Tuesday, April 25th - 3:30pm
*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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Goodwill Hosts Job Seeker Events to Jump Start Individuals' Job Search
Goodwill has a variety of Job Seeker Events in April to help individuals in the community jump start their job search and improve their employment opportunities.
Events take place in Charlottesville, Harrisonburg, Staunton, and include:
- Job Fairs
- Computer Classes
- Job Seeker Workshops
- Career Training Open Houses
- And More
All events are free and open to the public with prior registration.
For a schedule of upcoming Job Seeker Services and Classes available in April,
click here.
For more information on Job Seeker Events 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 | 1pm-4pm
Multi-Vendor Job Fair at Charlottesville Workforce Center:
2211 Hydraulic Road, Charlottesville
April 20th | 10am-1:30pm
Job Seeker Workshops at Harrisonburg Workforce Center:
160 North Mason Street, Harrisonburg
For more information,
click here.
April 26th | 1pm-4pm
Multi-Vendor Job Fair at Charlottesville Workforce Center:
2211 Hydraulic Road, Charlottesville
For more information on all upcoming events,
click here.
For more 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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