Seventeen Magazine Names Goodwill as a Hot Spot for Unique Prom Gowns (300 Prom Gowns Recently Donated to Goodwill Now Available.)

In the April issue of Seventeen Magazine, Goodwill's name is dropped twice as being the place to find some unique prom gowns this year. The feature, “Unique – and affordable – Prom Dresses,” suggested young shoppers try Goodwill for both sexy and classic styles, such as those worn by singer/actress Jennifer Lopez and singer/actress Mandy Moore on various red carpets this season. Similar dresses, the article stated, were found at Goodwills throughout the country.

Goodwill of Greater Washington recently received a major donation of 300 prom dresses that are now on sale at its Laurel , Gaithersburg , Northeast DC ( South Dakota Avenue ), Sterling and Manassas , VA stores. Prices range between $20 and $40.

Goodwill Retail Stores are well known for selling classic, vintage merchandise donated to the charity by local communities. About 90% of Goodwill of Greater Washington's merchandise is donated.

All proceeds from the sale of vintage and new merchandise fund Goodwill's job training and employment programs for people with disabilities or disadvantages.

	Good News for Goodwill Graduates!
	The Fashion of Goodwill - 2nd Annual Runway Show & Gala
	Michael Frohm Appointed as VP of Human Resources for Goodwill of Greater Washington
	Goodwill Begins ESL Class in May
	Join Goodwill at the Cherry Blossom Festival
	Join Goodwill at the taste of Arlington

Dear Supporter,

"To understand the heart and mind of a person, look not at what he has already achieved, but at what he aspires to."

-- Khalil Gibran

As Goodwill of Greater Washington continues to expand our training programs for people who are disadvantaged or disabled, each of us takes this quote to heart AND to the classroom. Our students have great aspirations and dreams and through your support those dreams become reality. From our bank skills training courses, to environmental services courses to our new hospitality training course we are teaching people to become strong, contributing members of our community. Thank you for your unending support and for helping the people we serve to realize their aspirations!

Catherine Meloy
President & CEO

Good News for Goodwill Graduates

Arlington 's Career Campus celebrated with the Bank Skills training program graduates on Friday, April 21st. Seven students graduated; one has already started work at Security Bank; and another starts work at United Bank shortly!

A March graduate of our Washington , DC Career Campus' Office Administration class was hired on April 4 at the YMCA Chevy Chase as a Receptionist/Switchboard Operator, making $13.00 an hour. This is the highest paying job she has ever had!

We'd like to congratulate all of our recent graduates and will continue to work with all of them until successful employment has been achieved.

The Fashion of Goodwill is an entertaining and unique celebration of the mission of Goodwill of Greater Washington through a classic presentation of one of Goodwill's most high profile lines of business: Clothing and fashion!

The evening will once again feature a fast paced and distinctive runway show, highlighting the quality apparel available at Goodwill Retail Stores. In addition to this exclusive program, the evening will be filled with live music and.. Learn more!

Michael Frohm Appointed VP of Human Resources at Goodwill of Greater Washington

Michael Frohm, former Director of Commercial Contracts for Best Kept Buildings, an affiliate of Goodwill of Greater Washington, has been promoted to Vice President of Human Resources for Goodwill of Greater Washington (GGW). Most recently Michael has been successful in directing and implementing Goodwill's employee development and customer service training programs. Frohm has also been instrumental in re-launching GGW's commercial janitorial company, Best Kept Buildings... more


	Goodwill Begins ESL Class in May Goodwill’s Arlington Career Campus is now offering a class for individuals interested in learning English. The first course will run every Monday, Wednesday and Friday between May 8 and July 28. Class hours are 9:30am to 12:00pm. Goodwill’s Arlington Career Campus is located at 10 South Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22204. Anyone interested in learning more about the course and how to enroll, should contact Zineb Claros at 703-769-3706 or Zinebc@dcgoodwill.org The Arlington Career Campus is easily accessible via local public transportation using bus lines: ART 41 & Metro bus 10B, 23A, 23C & free parking is available

Cherry Blossom Festival

Goodwill of Greater Washington once again provided the cleaning services for this year's 45th Annual Sakura Matsuri Festival. We handed out information on our programs and played fun, interactive games for kids of all ages. We also sold water and juices at the booth and proceeds generated from the sales helped fund our mission of providing job training and placement for the disadvantaged and disabled! Click here to see the photos! Thanks to all the volunteers who came out that day and braved the rain to help us out!

Taste of Arlington

Goodwill of Greater Washington is proud to provide the cleaning services for this year's 19th Annual Taste of Arlington event on Saturday May 21st from Noon – 5 PM. Come check out our booth where we will be holding an amazing silent auction with unique items from our stores! Proceeds from the silent auction will go towards helping fulfill our mission of providing job training and placement for the disadvantaged and disabled.

If you are interested in volunteering at this event, please contact Nelissa Okamoto at NelissaO@DCGoodwill.org or call her at 202-715-2625.

Goodwill of Greater Washington would like to recognize its Employees of the Month for March. This award is given to the Goodwill retail, contracts, or production division employee who has demonstrated his or her ability to provide the best in customer care and dedication to the Goodwill mission.

Goodwill of Greater Washington's Employees of the month for March 2006 are:

Production - James Robinsonr
Contracts - James Edwards
Retail - Noelle Ngomissamha
Transportation - John Fullard

GOODWILL OF GREATER WASHINGTON'S MISSION

Goodwill of Greater Washington's mission is to educate, train, employ and place people with disadvantages and disabilities, creating a stronger workforce and a more vital community while building dignity for the people we serve through the removal of barriers to personal success.