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ASHLAND, Ohio — April 14, 2014 — Goodwill Industries and The Salvation Army in Ashland are partnering to bring together nearly 30 social service agencies in one location for its 2014 Resource Fair.  The fair will be held on Tuesday, April 22, 2014, from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center in Ashland.  …

AKRON, Ohio — March 31, 2014 — Goodwill serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties re-elected board members and honored program champions during its Annual Meeting and Celebration of Champions event March 27.  The event hosted by Co-chairs, Kim and Chas Schreckenberger, was attended by nearly 200 individuals.  “We were honored to chair this event that highlights the successes …

NORTHFIELD, Ohio — Feb. 12, 2014 — Goodwill Industries is celebrating the relocation of its Northfield store in March.  The new store, opening the week of March 10, will feature a shopper-friendly floor plan as well as serve as a donation site for gently used clothes, furniture, books, household items and more. To introduce the community to the new Northfield …

SHELBY, Ohio — Feb. 5, 2014 —Goodwill serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties has partnered with Marvin Memorial Library to offer free job search classes.  The classes will cover topics such as identifying skills, job search tips, resume writing, interview skills and other soft skills. “We are offering the Job Sense classes free as a community service; and …

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 …

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 …

 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …