SPRING 2022

Spring has arrived and the area is in full bloom! Aside from being a beautiful time of year, it’s also a great time to do a little Spring cleaning… and bring those unwanted items to your local Goodwill. Check out the article below about how we turn your generous donations into opportunities, jobs, skills training and more. We also recently celebrated the accomplishments of our team members, partners, and participants at our annual Awards Ceremony. Finally, we took a look back at what we achieved in 2021 with our Community Impact Report.

It’s been a busy time at Goodwill. As we shake off the chill of winter, we are prepared for an exciting summer ahead! Visit goodwillvalleys.com for upcoming events, classes, and activities.

COMMUNITY IMPACT REPORT

Goodwill Industries of the Valleys recently completed our 2021 Community Impact Report. The report highlights how community support enabled Goodwill to impact the lives of 38,446 people who needed assistance getting back to work or gaining independence.

Goodwill is proud of the impact we have in our communities. We are pleased to provide our Community Impact Report as the means of reporting our outcomes measurement to the community. The report shares information on how we are empowering individuals, strengthening families, and inspiring communities through Goodwill’s training and employment programs. Throughout our service area, Goodwill is having an impact because of your support through donating and shopping.

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AWARDS CEREMONY CELEBRATING SUCCESSES

Goodwill Industries of the Valleys hosted our Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, May 3rd at the Hotel Roanoke's Crystal Ballroom. It was a night of inspiration as we celebrated Goodwill team members who work hard every day to advance the mission of Goodwill and its vision to eliminate poverty; those who partner with us to make great things possible; and those who participate in Goodwill programs, finding success and creating brighter futures for themselves and their families.

The event featured a keynote by Abby Verdillo Hamilton, President & CEO, United Way of Roanoke Valley, and a closing from Richmond Vincent, Goodwill’s President & CEO.

Congratulations to the award recipients. Awards presented included:

Outstanding Employee – Business Services: Andrew Thomson
Outstanding Employee – Donated Goods: Jameson Goode
Outstanding Employee – Mission Services: Debora Rashad
Outstanding Employee – Support Services: Debra Pannell
Roger Matthews Lifetime Achievement: Patrick Ward
Community Partner: Philip Cyrus, Probation & Parole District 15
Employer of the Year: Andrew Crowder, Kaylan Hospitality
Achiever of the Year: Elizabeth Ann Kihlmire
Graduate of the Year: Kareem Farrior

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DONATE & HELP YOUR COMMUNITY

Goodwill’s mission and the reason for our stores is to empower individuals helping them find a job, train for a better job, or earn life skills allowing them to live more independently. 70% of the funds for these programs come from the sale of donated items in our stores.

Are you thinking about Spring Cleaning? Go for it! And when you clean out your closet and other storage areas in your home - donate the things you no longer need to Goodwill. Last year, Goodwill kept over 13 million pounds of materials out of landfills, giving these items a second life.

Our Goodwill donation centers are ready to accept your generous donations. Goodwill has Store Donation Centers, Attended Donation Centers, and Donation Boxes throughout our service area for your convenience.

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