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2025 Employee of Distinction Winners

Goodwill Employee of Distinction Award Program Recognizes 90 Honorees

AKRON, Ohio — Sept. 3, 2025 — Goodwill Industries serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties recognized outstanding employees in our community during its 24th Annual Employee of Distinction Awards Program on Wednesday, September 3rd. The event provides employers ...

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September Birthstone: Sapphire

She’s your best friend- she’s bold and bright and confident. She’s a September sapphire baby! Happy birthday to all the September stars! 🌟 As the first day of fall starts to fill the air I think all thrifters alike are giddy ...

Upcoming Event

Customer Loyalty Day

Saturday, September 27th is the next Customer Loyalty Day!  All Goodwill Club members receive double points on purchases (excludes new goods)
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