AKRON, Ohio — Jan. 24, 2014 — In 2013 Goodwill serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties helped 9,004 individuals through a number of services that offer assistance to people struggling to find employment, including: soft skills training, job training programs, financial coaching, job placement and work experience programs. The agency will formally present 2013 service numbers at its …
Goodwill Celebrates 50 Years in Richland County
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Jan. 13, 2014 — Goodwill Industries is celebrating 50 years in serving the Richland County area in January. To thank the community for its support, both shopping and donating, a special celebration will be held at its Mansfield-area retail store from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on Jan. 25, 2014. “The generous donations we receive from the …
Goodwill’s 8th Annual Taste of Vintage Raises More Than $65,000 to Support Mission
AKRON, Ohio — Dec. 3, 2013 — Goodwill Industries 8th Annual Taste of Vintage, led by honorary event chairs George and Beth Sherwood, raised more than $65,000 to support Goodwill’s mission to help individuals prepare for, find and retain employment in our community. The event, held on Nov. 21, 2013, was attended by nearly 600 guests and included a night …
Goodwill Awarded 11th Consecutive CARF Three-year Accreditation
AKRON, Ohio — Nov. 26, 2013 — Goodwill Industries of Akron (GIA) earned its 11th consecutive accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). It was granted a three-year accreditation, the highest level awarded. GIA serves Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland counties. This accreditation decision represents the highest level of accreditation that can be awarded to an organization and …
Fashion & Food to Get Top Billing at Taste of Vintage Fundraiser
AKRON, Ohio — Oct. 2, 2013 — Goodwill Industries and honorary event chairs George and Beth Sherwood invite you to attend a night full of culinary delights and vintage fashion at the 8th Annual Taste of Vintage gala fundraiser on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2013. Proceeds from the event support Goodwill’s mission to help individuals prepare for, find and retain employment …
Estate and Gift Planning Seminar on Oct. 18
AKRON, Ohio — Sept. 6, 2013 — Goodwill Industries along with leaders in the legal, financial and wealth management areas are hosting an estate and gift planning seminar on Friday, Oct. 18, 2013. The seminar is free to participants and is provided as a community service to increase the knowledge of legal and financial professionals on the probate process through …
Goodwill Employee of Distinction Luncheon Recognizes Honorees
AKRON, Ohio — Sept. 4, 2013 — Goodwill Industries today recognized 51 outstanding employees in our community at its 12th Annual Employee of Distinction Awards Luncheon. The event provides employers a cost-effective way to publicly recognize outstanding employees. This year 25 area companies nominated employees for the top honor of receiving the Employee of Distinction Award. Nominations for the Employee …
Hara of Bridgestone Americas to Deliver Keynote Address at Employee of Distinction Luncheon
AKRON, Ohio — Aug. 22, 2013 — Goodwill Industries is pleased to announce Hideo “Hank” Hara, chief technology officer, Bridgestone Americas in Akron, will present the keynote address at its Employee of Distinction Awards luncheon on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013. The topic is a Premier Place to Work – Outstanding Corporate Citizen. Tickets for the event are $30 each and …
Goodwill Opening New Attended Donation Center in West Akron
DONATE STUFF. CREATE JOBS. AKRON, Ohio — Aug. 21, 2013 — Goodwill Industries serving Summit County is opening a new Attended Donation Center in West Akron to provide a convenient location for residents to drop off their gently used items. When you donate stuff to Goodwill, just like that you become a job creator in our community by supporting its …
Goodwill and Other Community Sponsors Host Employment Expo
AKRON, Ohio — Aug. 6, 2013 — Goodwill Industries, serving Richland and Ashland counties, and other community sponsors are hosting an Employment Expo on Thursday, September 19, 2013, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for Richland, Crawford and Ashland counties at the Mid-Ohio Conference Center in Mansfield, Ohio. Area employers can participate free of charge. The deadline to register is …