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"Early in his career, John Wooden, the coach who lead the historic UCLA dynasty to win 10 NCAA March Madness championships in 12 years, embraced the belief that success, as measured by each one of us individually, is the peace of mind derived from making the absolute and complete EFFORT to do the best of which you are capable. The quality of your effort counts first and foremost."
From "The Essential Wooden...A Lifetime of Lessons on Leaders and Leadership"
 As I read this book and particulary this quote, I know that each of the 658 people who work at Goodwill of Greater Washington strive to make the best effort to do what each of us is capable to do in order to best serve the people of our community. This is our COMMITTMENT to you, the people who support us with you kind donations of time, clothing, cars, and money. Thank you for all you do for the staff of Goodwill of Greater Washington and the people we serve.
Catherine Meloy
President & CEO
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Andrea Discovers a New Career Path in Commercial Construction!
Growing up on the streets of Philadelphia is not one of the fondest memories for Andrea. Like many disadvantaged members of our population, she was surrounded by poverty and discontent. Forced into a life where she was deprived of any luxuries or the basic comforts available to most children, Andrea found herself wrestling with financial struggles that are still a factor in her life today.
After moving to Washington, DC and becoming the mother to six children, Andrea’s responsibilities and burdens seemed to weigh even heavier on her shoulders. She wanted the best for her kids, but found it difficult to keep her head above water on the little she was earning.
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We Need Your Help During Goodwill Industries Week May 6th through 12th!
 Between May 6th and 12th, we hope that you will join us in celebrating Goodwill Industries Week!
Our goal is to bring attention to Goodwill’s mission of providing job training and employment opportunities to people who are disadvantaged or disabled.
You can help in any number of ways. First please share our mission with your friends and family! Second, please consider making a donation to Goodwill! (Read More)
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Goodwill Hospitality Students Job Shadow with The BEST!
 On Friday, April 20th, Goodwill’s hospitality training class (HOST) enjoyed a site visit to the Ritz-Carlton Pentagon City for a day of job shadowing with a staff internationally recognized for its premier customer service. Julie Matos, the hotel’s Director of Training & Development welcomed the Goodwill students who were treated to coffee and tea service before separating to shadow hotel employees throughout the “front and back of the house”.
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Goodwill Makes BIG Impression at the Cherry Blossom Festival!
 Goodwill of Greater Washington provided the cleaning services for the fourth straight year at the Sakura Matsuri Street Festival, which is the culmination of the Annual Cherry Blossom Festival in the Nation’s Capital.
In addition to providing the cleaning for the 100,000 people that attended the day long festival on April 14th, Goodwill set up and operated a retail trunk show, where visitors were able to sample and purchase the quality apparel available at any of Goodwill’s nine area retail stores.
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Goodwill Travelin’ Trunk Shows Featured on the front page of the Non Profit Times!
 Goodwill’s Travelin’ Trunk Shows appear to be catching the attention of more than just shoppers! The Non Profit Times, a national trade publication featured a front page story about the uniqueness of the trunk shows on the front page of its April 20th issue. To read a full transcript of the story, please click here or visit www.dcgoodwill.org.
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Goodwill
of Greater Washington would
like to recognize its Employee
of the Month for April.
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 April 2007:
Retail - Mansural Chowdhury - Glebe Road
Production - Moses Davis - South Dakota Ave
Contracts - Geraldine Newby - Lafayette
Sponsored in part by McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant and M & S Grill.
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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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