If you’re a fan of thrift shopping – or just find it satisfying to donate – there will soon be more venues for you to do that. Goodwill is opening not one but two new stores in Flagstaff. Store re-fitting is already underway at the former Albertsons in Flagstaff opposite Fry’s and the same will soon be happening at the former Barnes and Noble building on South Milton Road, where Goodwill recently outbid the bookstore for the lease. The inside of both buildings will be converted to meet the … [Read more...] about More Goodwill in the Works
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Governor Ducey Announces $2 Million In Funding For Goodwill Services
Governor Doug Ducey today announced $2 million in funding to put 400 Arizona Goodwill employees back to work and expand support and services to Arizonans in need. The funding is part of a $50 million COVID-19 relief package passed by the Legislature and signed into law last month by the Governor. “Goodwill is a beacon of hope for countless Arizonans across our state,” said Governor Ducey. “Their work not only provides invaluable job and life skills, but also critical resources for families … [Read more...] about Governor Ducey Announces $2 Million In Funding For Goodwill Services
Goodwill Brand Ranked First in Value
Goodwill’s mission is to put people to work. Our donation centers and the stores that resell those goods exist solely to fund the programs and services that break down the barriers to employment. It is gratifying to know that this purpose resonates with people, as evidenced recently by the release of the inaugural Brand World Value Index, a survey ranking the brands that people believe do the most good for the world. Among 150 companies and non-profits, Goodwill emerged as the No. 1 … [Read more...] about Goodwill Brand Ranked First in Value
The Job Connection Invested in Job Seekers’ Success
Last month, Goodwills across the country celebrated Goodwill Week, and here in Northern Arizona, we marked the occasion with four major job fairs and hiring events, including two here in Cottonwood. There were also some terrific proclamations from elected officials commending Goodwill for the positive effect it has in people’s lives through our work to turn potential into employment and connect people with careers. The recognition is very nice, but the real reward in working at Goodwill is … [Read more...] about The Job Connection Invested in Job Seekers’ Success
Goodwill Industries of Northern Arizona Achieves Major Accreditation
CARF International recently announced that Goodwill Industries of Northern Arizona has been accredited for a period of three years for its community employment service programs for individuals with disabilities. “This achievement is an indication of your organization’s dedication and commitment to improving the quality of the lives of the persons served,” according to the letter received by Goodwill from Dr. Brian J. Boon, the president and CEO of CARF. The latest accreditation is the … [Read more...] about Goodwill Industries of Northern Arizona Achieves Major Accreditation
Goodwill’s Business Services Division – Making Workplace Connections
As part of its mission to “Put People to Work,” Goodwill Industries of Northern Arizona cultivates partnerships with employers throughout our region. Our goal is not only to help job seekers find employment, but to assist local businesses and organizations by providing them with customized talent solutions that add value to their bottom line. Our range of services include: Recruitment Pre-screening Hiring Fairs Essential “soft skills” training Workforce readiness workshops … [Read more...] about Goodwill’s Business Services Division – Making Workplace Connections
Goodwill’s ‘The Job Connection’ – Turning Potential into Employment
The Job Connection at Goodwill Industries of Northern Arizona offers a myriad of services at no charge to job seekers, but they all have the same goal – fulfilling Goodwill’s mission of “putting people to work” by connecting Northern Arizonans seeking jobs to local employers in need of a qualified workforce. The key to this initiative is the comprehensive support given to those who come to The Job Connection. We help them discover their potential, then help equip them with the knowledge and … [Read more...] about Goodwill’s ‘The Job Connection’ – Turning Potential into Employment
Honorees at Goodwill Industries of Northern Arizona 1st Community IMPACT Awards
Coconino County, Xanterra and retired Assistant City Manager Jim Wine were among the honorees at the inaugural Community IMPACT Awards Luncheon held by Goodwill Industries of Northern Arizona (GINA) to celebrate its partners and team members who forward the group’s workforce development mission. Each of the seven recipients were congratulated by Jim Gibbons, President & CEO of Goodwill Industries International, who came to Flagstaff from Goodwill’s headquarters in Maryland to … [Read more...] about Honorees at Goodwill Industries of Northern Arizona 1st Community IMPACT Awards
Goodwill Helps Individual with Disability Transform through the Power of Work – and a Haircut
The fashion designer Coco Chanel is credited with saying that a woman who cuts her hair is about to change her life. It turns out that Chanel’s take on the transformative power of a new ‘do applies to men, too. Take 20-year-old Jonah Bullard, who recently landed a job at Walmart with a little help from Goodwill. Bullard, who has a mild developmental delay and learning disability, was referred to Goodwill by the state's Rehabilitation Services Administration – an agency that helps unemployed … [Read more...] about Goodwill Helps Individual with Disability Transform through the Power of Work – and a Haircut
Goodwill Helps to Provide a Fresh Start for Ex-Offenders
For many who have served their sentences and are leaving jail or prison, the challenges begin the moment they step through the guarded gates and into freedom. Finding a home, finding a job, even getting the identification documents you need to transition back into society can prove to be highly difficult for an individual who is coming out of incarceration. And without help, the possibility of recidivism starts to rise. Those being released need a “Fresh Start.” That is exactly what … [Read more...] about Goodwill Helps to Provide a Fresh Start for Ex-Offenders
