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AKRON, Ohio — Feb. 4, 2026 — In 2025, Goodwill Industries serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties served 15,392 individuals in the community with job search assistance, training and other services. The agency will formally present 2025 service numbers at its virtual Annual Meeting and Celebration of Champions on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. “We are grateful for the …
I can’t believe this year is coming to a close, along with this series of birthstone related thrift inspiration blog posts! I’ve had so much fun challenging my creativity with this series and learning about the different gemstones associated with each month of the year. 🤍 December has a few birthstones but the main one is tanzanite. And all of …
Wadsworth, Ohio—November 25, 2025— Goodwill Industries of Akron is celebrating the relocation of its Wadsworth Retail Store on December 9th. The Goodwill in Wadsworth reopened for business on October 31st of this year and is located next door to the previous site. The new store location offers the same quality items at affordable prices that Goodwill shoppers expect while also …
If you need new Thanksgiving ideas, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve probably mentioned this before (so this should come as no surprise), but I love Thanksgiving. It’s hands down the best holiday. What could be better than food, family, and taking time to note the things you’re grateful for? Since Halloween is over, I’m happy to jump headfirst …
AKRON, Ohio — Nov. 11, 2025 — Goodwill Industries serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties, along with honoree, Sylvia Trundle, raised over $158,000 at its 19th Taste of Vintage gala fundraiser — a record-breaking achievement. All net proceeds support Goodwill’s mission to help individuals prepare for, find and retain employment in our community. The event, held on Nov. 6, …
Streetsboro, Ohio—October 14, 2025— Goodwill Industries of Akron is celebrating the relocation of its Streetsboro Retail Store on October 15. The agency is excited to announce the purchase of the former Aldi store site at 9071 State Route 14, its second owned property alongside the Headquarters and Service Center on Waterloo Road in Akron! Goodwill looks forward to continuing to …
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 with a cost-effective way to publicly recognize outstanding employees. This year, 90 employees were nominated for the Employee of Distinction …
AKRON, Ohio — Sept. 3, 2025 — Goodwill Industries serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties was very pleased to announce its 2025 “Making a Difference” award recipient at the September 3rd Employee of Distinction Awards Program held at Guy’s Party Center. The “Making a Difference” award was created in honor of a longtime Goodwill Director and Honorary Director, Mary Beth Kluge, …
AKRON, Ohio — July 22, 2025 — Goodwill Industries serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties is pleased to announce that Shammas Malik, mayor of Akron, Ohio, will be the keynote speaker at its 24th Annual Employee of Distinction Luncheon. The event will take place on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, providing a platform for area employers to publicly recognize …
AKRON, Ohio — May 30, 2025 — Goodwill Industries serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties invites area employers to nominate their outstanding employees for its 24th Annual Employee of Distinction Luncheon on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025. As always, at no cost, area organizations can nominate employees they would like to publicly recognize for their efforts. “It’s an honor …