AKRON, Ohio — February 25, 2022— The Andrea Rose Teodosio Foundation’s “A Rose Project” has helped more than 300 students annually receive homecoming, prom or other occasion dresses at no cost. With prom season on the way, The Andrea Rose Teodosio Foundation and Goodwill will make the collection accessible on Saturday, March 5, from 9am – 3pm at Goodwill’s Service …
Goodwill Serves More Than 11,000 In 2021
AGENCY TO PRESENT MISSION NUMBERS AT VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING AKRON, Ohio — Jan. 26, 2022 — In 2021 Goodwill Industries serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties served 11,328 individuals in the community with job search assistance, training and other services. The agency will formally present 2021 service numbers at its virtual Annual Meeting and Celebration of Champions on …
Goodwill Signs Lease To Move blue Boutique
AKRON, Ohio — December 13, 2021 — Goodwill Industries serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties signed a lease with Montrose Center Ltd.to move its blue /A GOODWILL® BOUTIQUE / to 3900 Medina Road, Copley, Ohio. The new location is expected to open mid-January 2022. “The boutique in downtown Akron had a great run thanks to the gracious support …
Goodwill’s Taste of Vintage Event Raised Nearly $100,000 to Support Mission
AKRON, Ohio — Nov. 9, 2021 — Goodwill Industries serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties, along with honorees Karen and Doug Lefton, raised nearly $100,000 at its 15th Taste of Vintage gala fundraiser. All net proceeds support Goodwill’s mission to help individuals prepare for, find and retain employment in our community. The event held on Nov. 4, 2021, …
Goodwill Announces Laura Walker As Vice President of Mission Services
AKRON, Ohio — Nov. 8, 2021 — Goodwill Industries serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties is pleased to announce Laura Walker has joined the agency as the vice president, mission services. Walker is responsible for the strategic planning of Goodwill’s mission services including external and internal workforce development (human resources) and radio reading as well as safety, security …
Goodwill Announces Promotion of Cheryl Watkins to Vice President, Operations & Logistics
AKRON, Ohio — Oct. 12, 2021 — Goodwill Industries serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties is pleased to announce the promotion of Cheryl L. Watkins to vice president, operations & logistics. In her new role, Watkins will lead agency operations and logistics including facilities, transportation, attended donation centers, outlet, boutique and e-commerce departments. In addition, she will become …
Goodwill Announces Taste of Vintage Event and Honorees: Annual Gala Fundraiser Set for November 4 at John S. Knight Center
AKRON, Ohio — Sept. 22, 2021 — Goodwill Industries serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties is pleased to announce the 15th Annual Taste of Vintage gala fundraiser on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021. In addition, the event will honor Karen and Doug Lefton for their dedication to Goodwill and the greater Akron community. “We are truly looking forward to …
Goodwill Employee of Distinction Award Program Recognizes 106 Honorees
AKRON, Ohio — Sept. 8, 2021 — Goodwill Industries serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties recognized outstanding employees in our community during its 20th Annual Employee of Distinction Awards Program today. The event provides employers a cost-effective way to publicly recognize outstanding employees. This year 106 employees were nominated for the Employee of Distinction Award. Nominations for the …
Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Community Involvement & President, FirstEnergy Foundation, FirstEnergy Corp. Lorna Wisham to Deliver Keynote Address for Goodwill Employee of Distinction Award Program
AKRON, Ohio — Aug. 16, 2021 — Goodwill Industries serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties is pleased to have Lorna Wisham, vice president, corporate affairs and community involvement, and president, FirstEnergy Foundation, FirstEnergy Corp., present the keynote address at its 20th Annual Employee of Distinction Award Program on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021. For details on how to participate …
Goodwill Announces 20th Annual Employee of Distinction Luncheon
AKRON, Ohio — May 18, 2021 — Goodwill Industries serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties invites area employers to nominate their outstanding employees for its 20th Annual Employee of Distinction Luncheon on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021. This year, guests can participate either in person or virtually. As always, at no cost, area businesses can nominate employees they would …