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Goodwill CEO Featured in Nationally Televised News Story on Bill Gates
Catherine Meloy , Goodwill of Greater Washington's President/CEO was featured in a national news story on Microsoft Chairman, Bill Gates' decision to focus full time on his philanthropic efforts. Ms. Meloy was interviewed for the story because she too stepped down from a lucrative career in the radio industry to focus on a mission in life that was more meaningful: helping the less fortunate by operating Goodwill of Greater Washington... more
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Update on Emergency Supplemental Spending Bill (H.R. 4939)
Both the House and Senate last month approved legislation to provide funding for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and hurricane relief. The Senate version included a provision, in response to scandals in the state of Iowa that would limit the compensation of individuals employed by programs funded under the Workforce Investment Act (WIA). The amendment was sponsored by Senators Charles Grassley (R-IA) and Tom Harkin (D-IA).
Conferees to the Emergency Supplemental Spending Bill completed a conference report on June 8 that includes a modified version of the provision included in the Senate bill. The conference report will be voted on this week by the House and Senate, and the President is expected to sign the measure.
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Goodwill of Greater Washington Receives International Recognition for its Remodeled Retail Stores
Among a sea of corporate giants the 2005 redesign of Goodwill of Greater Washington's stores shines as one of the world's 100 best brands. The project, consisting of the interior and brand redesign of 5 retail locations in the greater Washington area, was recognized with distinction by an international panel of 10 industry experts in the 2006 annual ReBrand 100 Global Awards... more |
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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!
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Charlie Sheets (2nd from right) accepts his award with (l-r), emcee, David Winton, Goodwill Industries International (GII) CEO, George Kessinger and GII Board Chair, Jerry Davis.
Goodwill of Greater Washington Graduate & Employee Receives National Recognition for Spreading Goodwill's Message
Charlie Sheets turned a devastating car accident 14 years ago into an overwhelming positive when he came to Goodwill for help—and went on to help others rebuild their lives too. Sheets' accident was so severe that paramedics declared him dead at the scene; although he did survive, Sheets was left with a severely impaired memory and reduced ability to walk. When he was able, Sheets came to Goodwill for job training assistance, and has been advocating for the organization ever since. His outstanding efforts garner him Goodwill Industries International's Edgar J. Helms Graduate Staff Award winner... more
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Laurel Career Campus Starts New Training Program
Do you know any women from Prince George 's County who want to start a career in the construction industry?
Goodwill's Laurel Career Campus is recruiting Prince George 's County women to participate in a 10-week training program that will consist of:
- Construction Trade Core Curriculum (offered by Associated Builders and Contractors)
- Construction Management I (College course offered by Prince George 's Community College)
- Employability Readiness Skills
- Females in the Trades Instruction
- Mentoring (offered by the National Association of Women in Construction)
- Site Visits and Guest speakers
- Job Placement Assistance
This is a Monday-Friday course starting Monday, September 25, 2006.
Intake for enrollment will start Thursday, July 6th at 10:00am at Goodwill's Laurel Career Campus. For more information please call 301-490-2793 or email robynf@dcgoodwill.org.
We are specifically targeting women who make less than $35,000/year and are head of households in Prince George's County! To learn more, please see our online flyer. |
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Goodwill Proudly Provides the Cleaning for the Final Booz Allen Classic!
Goodwill of Greater Washington was once again proud to provide the cleaning services for the final Booz Allen Golf Classic at TPC Avenel June 19th – June 25th. For the third year in a row, Goodwill helped keep the parking areas around the tournament clean and presentable for the attendees, media, and players. The custodians working the event were a mix of Goodwill employees and students in Goodwill's environmental services training program. Goodwill's objective was to do a great job cleaning the parking lots, while also generating some mission awareness and at the same time fulfilling our mission by giving employment opportunities to people who need them.
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Goodwill of Greater Washington would like to recognize its Employee of the Month for May. This award is given to the Goodwill 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 Employee of the month for May 2006 are:
Contracts - Julio Ceasar Lemus
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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.
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