Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina, Inc.

American workers with low to moderate incomes may qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), a federal tax credit that provides a financial boost for employees in a recovering economy. Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina is encouraging people who earned less than $49,078 to see if they qualify for EITC. In doing so, they could receive as much as a $5,751 tax credit from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Even if they do not need to file federal tax returns based on salary, these workers must still file in order to claim the credit.

GO-Kitchen Ready Program To Provide Launching Pad For Food Service Careers And Life Skills Training

ASHEVILLE, NC – An innovative joint venture between Green Opportunities, Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina, Asheville City Schools Foundation, AB-Technical Community College, the Asheville Independent Restaurant Association and MANNA FoodBank will provide career opportunities in the food service industry, life skills training and potential job placement for future students of the new GO – Kitchen Ready Training Program.

The program, managed by Green Opportunities, will offer training in basic food service and technical skills in culinary, baking, food safety and sanitation, nutrition instruction, food vocabulary and kitchen math. A portion of the class will focus on such life skills training as interviewing, job search and retention skills, resume writing and management of personal finances. The use of local food products will be a key component of the program.

New Lab Prepares Job Seekers for Careers in Medical Field

Awareness Key To Ensuring Donations Have Impact

The well-known phrase ‘let the buyer beware’ is great advice for consumers, but donors to charitable organizations should heed the same message this holiday season. The end of the year is a busy time for donations of clothing and household items, yet some of the groups accepting donations operate as for-profit companies, with little or none of the proceeds going to legitimate charities.

Goodwill® urges individuals to do their research before deciding to which organizations they will donate. First, donors should check with the state attorney general or secretary of state’s office to find out if a charity is legitimate. Second, they should check with a charity-rating agency such as Charity Navigator or GuideStar, or use online resources such as GreatNonprofits or Philanthropedia to find out more about specific charities — including how much of their revenue goes to overhead and administrative costs.

Goodwill Featured in "The Laurel" Magazine Profile

Goodwill: Northwest North Carolina

Nonprofit organizations throughout Asheville and the surrounding area nourish the people within our communities, caring for those in need, protecting our historic heritage, educating young and old, and nurturing our cultural soul. Each month, The Laurel is bringing to our readers some of the stories behind these agencies. This month, the “spotlight” is on Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina.

I’d be surprised if there’s anyone who’s not heard of Goodwill. We all know it as a place to donate clothing and household goods that are no longer needed, and many have taken advantage of the great bargains to be found in the retail stores run by Goodwill.

What some may not know (I among them, until my recent visit) is the diversity of programs and clients served by Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina. I was so impressed by what I learned in my tour of their workforce development center at 1616 Patton Avenue.

My guide for this most informative visit was Brenda Sinners, manager of Goodwill Industries’ Community Access program. In addition to her program, which I’ll talk about in a moment, Goodwill offers:

Career Connections (a variety of comprehensive resources for the unemployed and the underemployed)
Skills Training (instruction designed to improve the marketability of individuals in the workforce)
Project Re-Entry (a coalition of community organizations and agencies providing services to help released offenders reintegrate successfully into the community)
Success outfitters (a service providing appropriate clothing for job interviews).

These services are part of the Workforce Development department headed up by Josh Pierce. And all are provided at the Patton Avenue location and, since earlier this year, many are now available in Hendersonville and Waynesville.

Brenda led me on a tour of Community Access, a program designed to serve adults who have intellectual and development disabilities. The program, funded largely by Medicaid and money from the state, helps these individuals in learning communication skills, in providing recreational and exercise opportunities, and in developing vocational skills

“There are three basic components to what we offer,” explained Brenda, “repurposing/art, outings, and work.

“We teach them repurposing (taking discarded objects and making something entirely new and different from them) and offer them the materials and guidance to express themselves artistically.” She showed me wonderful paintings, weavings, and crafts, including flowers made from discarded zippers and wall hangings and rugs created from old T-shirts.

“The clients get to keep most everything they make, and that makes them feel enormously proud of their accomplishments,” Brenda added. Some of the clients are also musically talented and find ways to share their gift.

The Community Access program also takes clients on several outings during the year. Among recent trips were the state fair, shopping excursions, dinner (“especially birthday celebrations,” said Brenda), the Blue Ridge Parkway, and picnics. One young woman told me how excited she was to throw out the first pitch for an Asheville Tourists baseball game this season. “They announced my name on the intercom!” she said with great pride, adding, “and I have a new boyfriend now, Teddy.”

They also do something else I found so impressive. A number of the clients volunteer for Meals on Wheels, delivering dinners each week to those unable to provide for themselves. How wonderful that must make everyone involved feel!

Many of the clients (55 currently) also participate in the Community Access work program. “Our main job,” said Brenda, “is hanging all the clothes for display in the retail store. They work five days a week and are paid every other Friday. After a year, they get paid time off and holidays.”

There is an exercise component, recognizing that everyone, even if in a wheelchair, needs to exercise. In another room, Anne Wray is teaching a sign language class. Everywhere you turn, something wonderful is taking place.

Anne is one of 12 Habilitation Technicians in Goodwill’s Community Access program,” says Brenda. “They’re just amazing. Several are trained in the arts—a painter, a potter, a dancer, a graphics artist.”

Brenda, who’s been at Goodwill for the past three years, talks about her job: “I’ve never experienced such joy in my whole life! She says it’s such a joy to be with them and to help them help themselves.

In the true spirit of this season, Josh and Brenda and all the others I met truly are bringing goodwill to all.

Goodwill’s programs are made possible through your donations of clothing and household goods. You can learn more by visiting goodwillnwnc.org.

Girl Scout's "Make the World A Better Place" Campaign Results Are In

The results are in for the Girl Scout 2011 "Make the World A Better Place" Goodwill/Food Bank Campaign. 331 Troops consisting of 2,825 Girl Scouts donated 7,702 bags of goods to Goodwill and 4,393 bags of food to the Food Bank. Thank you for such hard work and generosity to our future leaders!

Asheville Center Graduates First Electronic Medical Records Class

Members of the first Asheville class of the Electronic Medical Records for Medical Office celebrate completion of the 12-week course. Offered by Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina and A-B Tech, the class teaches effective management, documentation and communication using electronic health information. The course is offered to meet the growing need created by the federal mandate that by 2014, all health records are available electronically. Nineteen completed the class and we have had our first job placement from the first class – a student working for a group of doctors at Mission Hospital making $15.75/hr.

Stokes County Youth Program Holds Open House to Engage Community in Mission

Walnut Cove, NC – The eLink Youth Program of Stokes County is held an open house on Friday, November 18 from noon to 3 p.m. to showcase the services offered and to acquaint community stakeholders with the program’s benefits.

Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina partners with the Piedmont Triad Regional Council to offer the eLink Program under the Workforce Investment Act. The program provides year-round educational and job readiness/placement services for low income youth (16 – 21) with barriers to success. For those on a vocational path, eLink provides job readiness training and paid work experiences designed to expose youth to the working world and help them acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to obtain a job. Those on an educational path are assisted in obtaining a high school diploma or GED. The primary goal of the eLink Youth Program is to provide a structure and sense of accomplishment in the lives of youth served by the program.

The eLink Program was introduced in Stokes County six years ago and is newly administered by Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina which also manages the program in Forsyth County in partnership with Piedmont Triad Regional Council.

“We are excited to expand our youth program to Stokes County,” said Sherry Carpenter, Goodwill Vice President of Workforce Development Services. “We have had great success serving the needs of this population and look forward to leveraging our experience and expertise to make a real impact in the Stokes community.”

The Stokes County eLink is open to the public. Partners include Vocational Rehabilitation, Forsyth Technical Community College, Educational Opportunity Center, Communities in Schools, Adult Workforce Investment Act, Criminal Justice and Department of Social Services.

Community Leaders, Local Businesses Honored at Annual Awards Banquet

Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina celebrated its 2011 Recognition Banquet at the Embassy Suites in downtown Winston-Salem on Thursday, November 10. It was an evening to honor the outstanding achievements of Goodwill clients, employees and volunteers, and to thank individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the mission of Goodwill. WXII-12 meteorologist, Austin Caviness, served as Master of Ceremonies at the event attended by 350 stakeholders.

Wake Forest Baseball Coach Tom Walter, who last year selflessly donated a kidney to one of his players, was the keynote speaker at the banquet. “I am not the hero in my story, eighteen-year-old [player and organ recipient] Kevin Jordan is because of his courage,” said Walter. “Just as is every single mom or young man who walks in to Goodwill to better themselves.”

Goodwill of Northwest North Carolina Named Family Strengthening Center of Excellence

Five Goodwill® agencies have been named to the inaugural class of the Goodwill 2011 Family Strengthening Center of Excellence for their commitment to developing an infrastructure and capacity for family strengthening.

The Family Strengthening Centers of Excellence program is the culmination of a decade of GII family strengthening work supported by the Annie E. Casey Foundation (AECF). Goodwill Industries International (GII) looks forward to continuing to build the Goodwill enterprise’s family strengthening capacity.

This year’s winners, chosen by a panel of four judges representing Goodwill and other national organizations, are:

"Our Fabric" - 2010 Annual Report Now Available for Viewing

New Center Offers Free Services to Improve Financial Stability

Winston-Salem, NC - The Career Connections & Prosperity Center North will hold a grand opening and open house on October 12 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The Center, a United Way of Forsyth County “breakthrough initiative” led by Goodwill Industries in partnership with Consumer Credit Counseling Service, helps families and individuals move toward greater economic stability, higher earnings and home ownership.

Goodwill Wins 2011 Beacon Award

Goodwill Industries of NWNC has received the 2011 Beacon Award for their partnership with The Bethesda Center to serve participants of who are Homeless. The participants received free skills training, support and case management, and some received assistance with purchasing other needs like work related tools, eyeglasses, and assistance with moving into their own place. Rosa Williams accepted the award on behalf of Goodwill on September 22, 2011.

Girl Scouts Team Up with Goodwill and Local Food Banks

Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont, in partnership with Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina, MANNA Food Bank, Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina and Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina, announce the inaugural “Make the World a Better Place” community service project. This event will take place throughout the month of October at local Goodwill retail stores and all Goodwill donation centers. (Editor’s Note: See attached list for specific drop-off locations in your area.)

Local Girl Scouts will collect gently used clothing, toys, books and household goods to benefit Goodwill, as well as thousands of pounds of non-perishable food items. The goal is to help feed those in the community who are hungry, and to assist those without jobs to get back on their feet. The service project will teach Girl Scouts life lessons and address the needs in their community.

Goodwill to Partner with The Fun Depot for October Donation Drive

Goodwill of Northwest North Carolina is again partnering with The Fun Depot for a donation drive to last through the month of October. The Fun Depot was recently voted #1 for Best Place to have Birthday Parties for the 4th year in a row!! It was also voted #1 for Best Rainy Day Activity and in the Top 3 for Best Miniature Golf, and Best Birthday Party Entertainer! We couldn't be happier to partner with such a great organization. For more information call 866-303-FUN. The Fun Depot is located at 7 Roberts Road in Asheville, NC. http://ashevillefamilyentertainment.com

Third Goodwill Outlet Store to Open September 14

Goodwill’s third Outlet Store will open in Catawba County on Wednesday, September 14 at 8 a.m. at 835 West Conover Boulevard, Conover (behind Subway in Catawba Village Shopping Center). This new location is essentially three stores in one - an outlet store, a computer store and a furniture store. The outlet offers a unique “buy-the-pound” shopping experience with items from 59 cents to $1.10 per pound. Find Clothing, Housewares, Accessories, Toys, Glassware, Dishware, Books and more! The store will also be well stocked with refurbished computers from our award winning RECONNECT program as well as a large selection of fine new and gently used furniture.

Summer Newsletters Now Available

Back-to-School Special: Good Deals = Good Deeds at Goodwill

It’s August, and that means it’s time for back-to-school shopping. After a sizeable drop in back-to-school spending last year, the National Retail Federation reports that 20 percent of back-to-school spending will be at thrift stores for K-12 and that customers of all walks of life are looking for deals and discounts. NRF predicts that families with school-aged children are planning to spend, on average, $606.40 on clothes, shoes, supplies and electronics during this second-busiest shopping season of the year, up from $548.72 last year and $594.24 in 2008.

Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina provides affordable back-to-school shopping that for many families will mean the difference between staying within budget and over spending. With 36 retail locations and two outlet stores, there is always a Goodwill convenient for back-to-school bargain hunting. What's more, families can rest easy knowing that by shopping at Goodwill — and bringing their used items along to donate — they are helping affect meaningful change in their own communities.

Goodwill Receives Top Accreditation from CARF Recertification

Goodwill Receives Top Accreditation from CARF Recertification

Winston-Salem, NC – Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina has received the highest level of accreditation, during its recertification by CARF, the Commission for the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. Goodwill also received a special commendation, a feat achieved by only a handful of organizations around the country, for its partnerships with area community colleges. This recertification encompasses compliance with all Governance standards and accreditation in the program areas of Community Integration, Job Development, Job Supports, Job-Site Training, Comprehensive Vocational Evaluation Services and Employee Development Services.

A-B Tech and Goodwill Partner in Electronic Medical Records Curriculum

ASHEVILLE, NC - Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina and Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College have partnered to offer a class to train employees for one of today’s fastest-growing career fields and to help health care providers meet a new federal requirement that all health care records be available electronically.

The first session in Electronic Medical Records for Medical Office begins Aug. 19 and lasts for 12 weeks. The class will meet at Goodwill’s Workforce Development Center at 1616 Patton Avenue in Asheville.

Electronic Medical Records students will learn effective management, documentation and communication using electronic health information and participate in hands-on training to navigate through the various applications found in SuiteMed, a typical electronic medical records software system. A high school diploma or GED and basic computer skills are required for the course.

New Electronic Waste Disposal Law Goes Into Effect July 1

A new law that bans the disposal of electronics goes into effect on July 1. The landfill ban applies to CPUs, laptops, monitors, printers, printer/fax/scan machines, mice and keyboards as well as all kinds of televisions.

The law will apply to businesses as well as residential waste customers, but recycling opportunities are available. In Winston-Salem, for example, e-waste can be disposed of through 3RC, the company that operates the city's Enivro-Station, as well as any Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina Retail Store or Attended Donation Center.

Kernersville Store turns 35!

The Kernersville Retail store turns 35 this month and to celebrate, manager Henry Astrop and staff have planned a celebration for the ages. Besides the normal great Goodwill deals, there will be games, prizes, live music and plenty of new merchandise. Visit the store on Saturday, July 9 for the Anniversary celebration! The store is located at 344 N. Main Street in Kernersville, one block north of the downtown strip. Call (336) 996-3351 for more info.

Goodwill Industries International Honors Sherry Carpenter with Mission Advancement Award

Goodwill's Anthony Cornell Wins National Undercover Boss Contest

Ladies and Gentlemen, may I introduce to you CBS Undercover Boss Employee of the Season, Mr. Anthony Cornell! Congratulations Anthony, we could think of no one more deserving of this honor.

Winston-Salem, NC -- Anthony Cornell, an employee of Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina, has won the UNDERCOVER BOSS Employee of the Month grand prize of $5,000 on CBS.com.

Cornell is the manager of a JobLink/Career Connections Center in Winston-Salem, NC. He and his staff help people in the community receive the services they need to earn jobs and build fulfilling careers. Through Anthony's hard work and leadership, the Center he manages helped more than 400 people earn jobs in his community last year.

Project Re-entry's Michael Thomas Reveals His "Aha Moment"

Mutual of Omaha has been touring the country interviewing everyday folks about their "Aha Moment" defined as a moment of clarity, a moment where you gain real wisdom - wisdom you can use to change your life. Project Re-entry's own Michael Thomas was asked to tell his amazing story in front of the camera. His heartfelt enthusiasm and dedication to his job is widely known at Goodwill. Thanks to the fine folks at Mutual of Omaha, his story may be revealed to the world in a commercial sometime this Fall. Congrats to Michael for a job well done. His video can be seen HERE and more about Mutual of Omaha's "Aha Moment" promotion can be found at www.ahamoment.com.

Goodwill Opens 2nd Store in Hendersonville

Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina held a grand opening of its second retail store in Hendersonville on Wednesday, May 25 at 1717 Four Seasons Blvd. The new store is designed to the U.S. Green Building Council’s stringent LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) standards which are the national benchmarks for high performance green buildings. Goodwill has been in the recycling business for over 100 years; building green facilities is a natural extension of its mission. This store will provide financial support for Goodwill’s employment and training services, including those offered at the recently opened Hendersonville Career Connections Center. The Center, located a mere block away at 155 Four Seasons Mall, is offered in partnership with Blue Ridge Community College and has served 1,368 people since it opened in January.

Goodwill Awarded "Early Innovator" Award

Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina was recently awarded a Thinking to Action Early Innovator Award from Goodwill Industries International because of our ability to innovate family strengthening and organizational partnerships.

In November 2009, Goodwill leaders joined national thought and practice leaders to consider the question: “How can we support low wage workers move into family sustaining careers?” The conversation focused on Goodwills’ collective action to address critical trends in moving individuals forward into family sustaining careers.

Valuable Tax Credits Make a Difference For People and Families This Tax Season

More working Americans, single or married, with or without children, may qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) this year. In recognition of EITC Awareness Day on January 28, Goodwill^® is encouraging people with low or moderate incomes to see if they quality for deductions amounting to as much as $5,666 through the EITC.

Goodwill is partnering with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for the upcoming tax season to provide Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites nationwide. These VITA sties will provide free tax preparation to workers who qualify, helping them to keep more of their paychecks to better support themselves and their families.

VITA Sites Help Lift Millions of Families Out of Poverty

Change a Life - Mentor a Youth

January is National Mentoring Month, and Goodwill Industries International is helping youth succeed by helping them overcome disadvantages and avoid delinquency through the Goodwill^® GoodGuides^® youth mentoring program. The effort is part of a national program that helps teens finish school and transition into productive careers through the guidance of trusted adults.

“Goodwill has a long history of helping people find work,” said Jim Gibbons, president and CEO of Goodwill Industries International. “A crucial part of that history is making sure that families are strong. GoodGuides can help keep youth who are at-risk get on the right path, away from trouble and toward a better future. That’s good for everyone involved.”

The GoodGuides program is made possible through a $19.1 million grant to Goodwill Industries International from the U.S. Department of Justice. The funds are dispersed to 56 independent Goodwill agencies around the country.

The overall goal of the Goodwill GoodGuides program is to help youth build career plans and skills, and prepare for school completion, post-secondary training and productive work by providing structured and supportive relationships with trusted adult mentors. It targets youth between the ages of 12 and 17 who are at-risk for dropping out of school, facing legal troubles, or at risk for delinquency due to issues such as abuse, disabilities, drug or alcohol dependence, or gang membership.

“Through GoodGuides, we are offering expanded mentoring services to the youth of our community,” said Gibbons. “Goodwill is recruiting, training and supporting volunteer mentors to engage youth in promoting their career development and life skills.”

If you would like to volunteer to be a mentor or know of a youth who would benefit from this program, please visit www.goodwillmentor.org

Double Check Before You Donate

Goodwill is urging consumers to double-check before donating goods this holiday season. First, donors should check with their state attorney general or secretary of state’s office to find out if a charity is legitimate. Second, they should check with a charity-rating agency such as Charity Navigator or GuideStar or online resources such as GreatNonprofits or Philanthropedia to find out more about specific charities.

Health Occupations Job Fair at Surry Community College

There will be a Health Occupations job fair on December 10, 2010 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. The Job Fair will be held at Surry Community College's Pilot Center at 612 E. Main St. in Pilot Mountain. Target Areas include Nursing, CNA, PCA, Phlebotomy, Pharmacy Technician, Physical Therapy Assistant, Medical Office Clerical Support, Medical Transcription, Medical Coding and Medical Billing/Reimbursement. Bring resumes as local employers will be doing on site interviews. For more information, please contact Denise Brown at 336-386-3540 or browndw@surry.edu. This job fair is sponsored by Surry Community College, Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina and Joblink Career Center.

Goodwill Opens New Store in Waynesville

Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina announced the grand opening of its Waynesville retail store on Wednesday, November 10 at 229 Paragon Parkway in Lakeside Plaza. Goodwill’s modern thrift store offers a large inventory of clothing, furniture, shoes, toys and housewares. Customers are invited to celebrate the event and browse the aisles of newly displayed items for sale.

Goodwill Opens New Store in Mocksville

Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina announced the grand opening of its Mocksville retail store on Thursday, October 28 at 1355 Yadkinville Road. This new facility, a replacement store for the 1117 Yadkinville Road location, is twice the size and offers a convenient covered donation drive-through. The new store is designed to the U.S. Green Building Council’s stringent LEED standards (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) which are the national benchmark for high performance green buildings. Goodwill has been in the recycling business for over 100 years; building green facilities is a natural extension of its mission.

Ten Easy Halloween Costume Ideas from Goodwill

The economy is slowly recovering, but people are still looking for ways to get the most value for their dollar. According to the National Retail Federation, Americans will spend $66.28 on Halloween costumes, candy and décor this year — up from last year’s $56.31 and close to 2008’s average of $66.54. The survey also found that people will be cautious about their Halloween spending and will try to save money where they can. Those families seeking affordable costumes and décor need to look no further than any one of the 36 Goodwill stores in northwest North Carolina.

Goodwill Opens Store in Yadkinville

Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina announced the grand opening of its Yadkinville retail store on Thursday, October 21 at 917 South State Street. Goodwill’s modern thrift store offers a large inventory of clothing, furniture, shoes, toys and housewares. Customers are invited to celebrate the event and browse the aisles of newly displayed items for sale.

Goodwill Partners with Lexington Memorial to Recycle Computers

Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina announced a partnership with Lexington Memorial Hospital as part of its Reconnect computer recycling program. Reconnect was launched in North Carolina by Goodwill and Dell in 2006 to provide a free and convenient option for consumers to responsibly recycle unwanted computers. Lexington Memorial has pledged to donate its outdated computers, printers, monitors and computer peripherals to Goodwill. Sellable computers will be cleaned of data, loaded with Microsoft OS and Office, and sold in the Lexington Goodwill store. Equipment that is not sellable will be sold to environmentally responsible recyclers.

Goodwill Provides Affordable Option for Back to School Shoppers, Computers for Tax-Free Holiday

In today’s tough economic climate, many parents and students are turning to Goodwill to find great deals on clothing and other items for the school year. Just in time for the NC tax-free holiday, Goodwill is stocking complete computer units starting at $125 and new clothing including ACC outerwear, NFL jerseys, jeans, and athletic wear. (Inventory varies by location, visit www.goodwillbacktoschool.org for details.)

Weatherization Makes $ense: A Workshop

If your energy bills are too high, or if you want to make your home more comfortable and environmentally friendly, this workshop is right for you! Every day, air leaks let in the hot summer air or let out your heat in the winter, making you air conditioner and heater work more than it has to. Weatherizing your home can effectively seal these leaks and cut down on that energy bill–saving you money, and saving excess carbon dioxide from being released into the atmosphere. Join Piedmont Environmental Alliance, Goodwill Industries, and Forsyth County Library to learn more about home energy audits, basic weatherization projects, and landscaping for energy efficiency.

Community Recycling Day hosted by Goodwill, City of Winston-Salem

Winston-Salem, NC – Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina is hosting a Community Recycling Day at its Regional Operations Center at 2760 Peters Creek Parkway on Saturday, June 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is offered in partnership with the City of Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, Waste Management and Primo Water. The public is invited to bring unwanted computers, electronics and curbside recyclables to the event where they can also learn about other recycling and green initiatives in the community from booth exhibitors including Smart Cork Recycling, Piedmont Environmental Alliance, Business Recycling Services of the Triad, and Jugglebuckets. Read More >

Goodwill Opens New Store Location in Elkin

Elkin, NC – Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina announced the grand opening of its Elkin retail store on Thursday, May 13 at 477 CC Camp Rd. This new facility, a replacement store for the North Bridge Street location, is twice the size and offers a convenient covered donation drive-through. The new store is designed to the U.S. Green Building Council’s stringent LEED standards (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) which are the national benchmark for high performance green buildings. Goodwill has been in the recycling business for over 100 years; building green facilities is a natural extension of its mission. Read More >

Area Employers Now Hiring at Spring Employment Fair

Winston-Salem, NC – On Tuesday, April 13 from 10 am – 4 pm, the 14th Annual Employment and Resource Fair will be held at the Winston-Salem Sports & Entertainment Complex Coliseum Annex Building. Over 40 employers, career educators and 3,500 job hunters are expected to attend. This year’s event sponsors, the Northwest Piedmont Workforce Development Board, Novant Health, GMAC Insurance, Employment Security Commission, Winston-Salem Journal and presenting sponsor Goodwill Industries of Northwest NC, will work to once again make this the Triad’s largest job fair. Many other community agencies and volunteers lend support and assistance to the event. Read More >

Goodwill Store to Hold 10 Year Anniversary Celebration

Lenoir, NC – Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina is holding a 10 year anniversary celebration of its Lenoir retail location at 960 Blowing Rock Rd, NE on Friday, April 2nd and Saturday April 3rd from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. In addition to a fantastic selection of quality donated merchandise, the event will feature a selection of new merchandise, a vintage car show, refreshments, and clowns and games for the entire family. Read More >

Goodwill Receives National Recognition for Staff Development

Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina was selected as the winner of the prestigious P.J. Trevethan Award by Goodwill Industries International at a conference held in San Diego. The Trevethan Award recognizes a Goodwill chapter that has made outstanding contributions to the training of its personnel. Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina is known for serving as a champion for both the people it serves and its employees, ensuring that learning remains a constant part of their personal and professional growth. Read More >

Forsyth County High Schools Compete for Charitable Cause

he 8th Annual Donate to Educate High School Challenge is a fun and educational partnership between Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina, Inc. and Winston-Salem/Forsyth County high schools. Participating high schools engage in a healthy competition to see which school can collect the most clothing for Goodwill. Since the event’s inception in 2003, students have collected nearly 200,000 pounds of donations that are then sold in Goodwill stores to support training programs that help people find jobs and get back on their feet. Read More >

Mayor Allen Joines to Help Launch Goodwill GoodGuides™ Youth Mentoring Program

Winston-Salem - Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina is hosting an informational kick-off event for the GoodGuides™ Youth Mentoring Program on Tuesday, March 2 from 6-7 p.m. at Goodwill’s headquarters, 2701 University Parkway. GoodGuides™ targets youth who are at-risk for dropping out of school, facing legal troubles, or are at risk for delinquency due to abuse, disability, drug or alcohol dependence, or gang membership. Goodwill is currently seeking volunteer mentors and is enrolling youth between the ages of 12 and 17 who would benefit from the program. Speakers at the event include Mayor Allen Joines and Tabitha Bailey of the Josh Howard Foundation. The event is open to the public. Read More >

Goodwill Outlet Store to Hold Grand Reopening Event

Asheville, NC – Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina will have a grand reopening of its Outlet Store at 1616 Patton Avenue on Thursday, February 25 at 9 a.m. The event is being held to celebrate recent renovations including a new look, store layout and additional 50% of shopping space. Read More >

VITA Sites Help Lift Millions of Families Out of Poverty

Winston-Salem, NC – Goodwill Industries International is supporting an effort to save low-income workers money. Through a partnership with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Goodwill is providing Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites nationwide in order to provide free tax preparation to low-income workers and individuals with disabilities, among others. The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) provides tax breaks to working people who earn low or moderate incomes, whether single or married, and it provides as much as $4,824 in refunds for some families. Read More >

Area Employers Now Hiring at Spring Employment & Resource Fair

On Tuesday, April 13 from 10 am – 3 pm, the 14th Annual Employment and Resource Fair will be held on at the Winston-Salem Sports & Entertainment Complex Coliseum Annex Building. Over 40 employers, career educators and 3,500 job hunters are expected to attend. This year’s event sponsors, Employment Security Commision, the Northwest Piedmont Workforce Development Board, GMAC Insurance, Novant Health, Winston-Salem Journal and presenting sponsor Goodwill Industries of Northwest NC, will help to make this the Triad’s largest annual job fair. Many other community agencies and volunteers lend support and assistance to the event.

Forsyth Tech to Hold First Jobs NOW Graduation

Winston-Salem – Forsyth Technical Community College is holding its first graduation for its Jobs NOW night program on Thursday, December 10 at 6 p.m. in partnership with Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina. The ceremony will feature a keynote address from Mayor Allen Joines and will honor 84 graduates from eight night programs held in 2009.

GOODWILL® TO HELP MENTOR TEENS

Winston-Salem - Goodwill Industries^® of Northwest North Carolina is proud to launch a new program in Forsyth County designed to assist youth in overcoming disadvantages and avoiding delinquency. The effort is part of a national mentoring program known as Goodwill® GoodGuidesthat helps teens finish school and transition into productive careers through the guidance of trusted adults. Read More >

2009 Award Winners

On Thursday, November 5th, Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina announced its 2009 award winners at the annual banquet honoring its clients, partners and employees. Read More >

Goodwill Partners with Second Harvest Food Bank

Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC and
Goodwill Industries of Northwest NC and Central NC
Announce New Partnership to Feed the Hungry

On Thursday, October 29, Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC hosted a press conference to announce a new partnership between the Food Bank, Goodwill Industries of Northwest NC and Goodwill Industries of Central NC. Both Goodwill Industries chapters have stepped up to make their locations available as drop-off locations for food donations for Second Harvest Food Bank, effective November 2. These permanent drop-off sites cover 9 of the 18 counties in Second Harvest Food Bank’s service area, making it convenient for the community to donate food to those in need.

Goodwill shows off new stores on Peters Creek Parkway

Shoppers will have two new stores to visit in southern Winston-Salem when Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina opens its Whitaker Regional Operations Center on Thursday.

The center at 2760 Peters Creek Parkway, just across from Graybar Electric Co., houses a regular retail store, an outlet store, and a Career Connections Center that provides free career counseling service to job seekers.

Goodwill Outlet Store Opens September 3

Goodwill's new Outlet Store offers a totally new way to shop Goodwill and get even greater bargains on clothing, furniture, sporting goods, toys, shoes, electronics, lawn and garden items, and lots more. Read More >

Goodwill's 2008 Annual Report Now Available

Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina is proud to present our 2008 Annual Report. This beautiful publication is available as a PDF download on this website or by contacting our Marketing Department.

2008 Annual Report download available at the link below:
Annual Report
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JobLink Center Expands to Meet Growing Community Needs

Winston-Salem, NC – Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina and the Northwest Piedmont Council of Governments announced the expansion of the JobLink/Career Connections Center located on Goodwill’s campus at 2701 University Parkway in Winston-Salem. The new computer lab adds 15 computers to the Centers existing 15 and is dubbed “The Scholastic Academy” because of its emphasis on continuing education. Services include assistance with completion of FAFSA documents, grant and scholarship applications, and college loan applications. Read More >

Goodwill Opens New Donation Center in Davie County

Mocksville, NC – Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina announced the opening of its new attended donation center (ADC) in Mocksville Marketplace Shopping Center next to the Food Lion. Goodwill accepts donations of gently used clothing and household items that can be sold in its retail stores to underwrite workforce development programs.

Goodwill to Hold Open Interviews for its new Peters Creek Parkway Retail Location

Winston-Salem, NC – Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina is holding open interviews for all positions at the brand new Peters Creek Parkway Store. Interviews will take place at the Winston-Salem workforce development center located at 2701 University Parkway on Tuesday, June 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Goodwill offers great pay and excellent benefits including medical and vacation time, pension, 403(B), sick pay, incentives, opportunity for growth, training programs and a rewarding work environment. On-site interviews will be held for management and all staff positions.

YMCA And Goodwill Offer a Free Day of Fun and Support Services

On Saturday, May 9 from 9 am – 12 pm, the YMCA will host Roadmap for Hope: Community Resources Day at its Fulton Family branch located at 385 West Hanes Mill Rd. YMCA of Northwest North Carolina and Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina have partnered for the event to aid individuals facing economic uncertainty with a day of employment workshops, support resources, networking and family fun. Twelve community agencies will be on hand to provide services and information for the community including Job Search & Interviewing Skills, Application & Resume Writing, Budgeting, and Coping Strategies. All activities are free of charge and childcare is provided for attendees. Read More >

Goodwill Wins National Award for Family Strengthening

Winston-Salem, NC– Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina has won one of four “Goodwill is Good for Families Awards” for 2009. Since 2001, Goodwill Industries International and the Annie E. Casey Foundation have partnered to reward Goodwill organizations for their demonstrated commitment to family strengthening. This award recognizes outstanding integration of family strengthening through leadership commitment, financial commitment, human resource policies and practices, youth development, and financial education activities.

Area Employers Now Hiring at Spring Employment & Resource Fair

On Tuesday, April 14 from 10 am – 3 pm, the 13th Annual Employment and Resource Fair will be held on at the Winston-Salem Sports & Entertainment Complex Coliseum Annex Building. Over 40 employers, career educators and 3,500 job hunters are expected to attend. This year’s event sponsors, WXII, the Northwest Piedmont Workforce Development Board, GMAC Insurance, Winston-Salem Journal and presenting sponsor Goodwill Industries of Northwest NC, will help to make this the Triad’s largest annual job fair. Many other community agencies and volunteers lend support and assistance to the event. Read More >

Goodwill Needs Your Donations Now More Than Ever

Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina understands that people are tightening their budgets and stretching their dollars. In these tough economic times, more people are coming to us for help finding a job. Goodwill is working hard to keep up with the increased demand for its job training programs and career services as the state’s unemployment rate reached 9.7 percent in January. Goodwill cannot provide these critical services without your donations to sell in its stores. Goodwill is asking people to be generous this spring as they clean out their closets and donate gently-used clothing and house wares at one of the 80 stores and donation centers across northwest North Carolina. Read More >

Goodwill's 11th Annual Golf Tournament

Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina will be holding its 11^th Annual Golf Tournament on Thursday, April 30, 2009 at the beautiful Tanglewood Park. This event, co-sponsored by BB&T, is Goodwill’s only fundraiser, the proceeds of which are used for the Outreach Scholarship Fund which provides training and job placement services as well as tuition remission for qualified individuals. For more information, please contact Walter Cowen wcowen@goodwillnwnc.org or (336) 724-3625 ext. 290. Read More >

As Unemployment Rises, Goodwill Helps People Find Jobs

The Bureau of Labor Statistics announced today that North Carolina’s unemployment rate rose to 9.2 percent. At Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina, we remain committed to our mission of helping people gain employment. As North America’s leading nonprofit provider of employment training and career services, Goodwill knows that it takes a comprehensive approach to help people find and keep good jobs. Read More >

Loft Invites Clients to Clean Out Their Closets for Goodwill

LOFT, a division of Ann Taylor Stores Corporation, and Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina are giving customers a chance to clean out their closets to make room for new spring styles with the “Out with the Old, Save on the New” event. Customers who donate their gently-worn pants at any LOFT store will receive $15 off each full price pant purchase from Monday, March 2 to Sunday, March 8. All donated pants from the partnership will be sold in Goodwill® retail stores and the revenues will help fund Goodwill job training programs and support services.

Lenoir Goodwill Store Celebrates the Military

Lenoir, NC – Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina announces a “Support the Troops” Day at it’s location in Lenoir. This event will take place on Saturday, February 28, 2009 and will feature activities for the entire family. Customers are invited to attend and show their support of current and former troops at home and abroad.

Goodwill Holds Open House to Showcase Employment Services

Asheville, NC – Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina is holding an open house at its Asheville Workforce Development Center on Thursday, February 5 from 8 a.m. to noon. The center, located at 1616 Patton Avenue, offers free resources to job seekers including access to computers with high-speed internet, personalized career counseling and assistance with resume writing and application completion. Also at the center, Goodwill offers skills training classes in partnership with Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College in a variety of fields including healthcare, office technology and service industries. Read More >

Triad Production Company Earns Emmy for Goodwill Video Production

Winston-Salem, NC– The Nashville/Midsouth Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences announced the winners of the 23rd Annual Midsouth Regional Emmy® Awards at a banquet and live telecast on Saturday, January 24. Among the winners was Greensboro-based Deja View Media, Inc. for its work on the Goodwill Industries of Northwest NC corporate video. Read More >

Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Awareness Day – Friday, January 30

Winston-Salem, NC – Goodwill Industries International is supporting an effort to save low-income workers money. Through a partnership with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Goodwill is providing Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites nationwide in order to provide free tax preparation to low-income workers and individuals with disabilities, among others. The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) provides tax breaks to working people who earn low or moderate incomes, whether single or married, and it provides as much as $4,824 in refunds for some families. January 30 marks EITC Awareness Day, a nationwide effort to increase public awareness about EITC and free tax preparation sites.

Goodwill Holds Open House to Showcase Employment Services

This Holiday Season, Caring Corners® and Goodwill Industries® Team Up to Help Children Learn That It’s Better to Give than to Receive

Too often the season of giving turns into the season of ‘getting’ – especially for children. This holiday season children can begin learning what it feels like to give back to their local communities. This nationwide partnership between toy-maker Learning Curve Brands, Inc. and Goodwill Industries is called the Carton of Caring® Donation Program. The program encourages charitable giving during the holidays, an important lesson of sharing and compassion that is never too early to learn. Read More >

Goodwill Opens New Store in King

Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina announced the grand opening of its new King retail store on Wednesday, November 12 at 705-F South Main Street in the Colonial Shopping Center. The new store replaces the current Goodwill store, also located in Colonial Shopping Center, and has twice the shopping space and inventory. Goodwill’s modern thrift store will offer a large selection of clothing, furniture, shoes, toys and housewares. Customers are invited to celebrate the event and browse the aisles of newly displayed items for sale.

Goodwill Opens New Store in Wilkesboro

Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina announced the grand opening of its Wilkesboro retail store on Wednesday, November 5 at 1001 Gateway Avenue (Highway 421, behind Advance Auto Parts and Sonic). This new facility, a replacement store for the current Wilkesboro location at 1821 US Hwy 421, has greater shopping space and a covered drive-thru donation area. This modern thrift store offers a large inventory of clothing, furniture, shoes, toys and housewares. Customers are invited to celebrate the event and browse the aisles of newly displayed items for sale.

Center's program should be model statewide, Perdue says

from the Winston-Salem Journal

Lt. Gov. Bev Perdue, the Democratic candidate for governor, came to Winston-Salem yesterday morning, her second visit within a week, but this time she didn't give a stump speech.

Perdue arrived at the Career Connections & Prosperity Center on Waughtown Street. She was told about the center's efforts to help individuals and families find jobs, repair their credit and own a home. While there, she didn't mention her opponent in the race for governor, Republican Pat McCrory, the mayor of Charlotte, until later, when she talked to reporters.

Goodwill Opens New Store in South Asheville

Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina announced the grand opening of its south Asheville retail store on Thursday, September 18 at 51 Mills Gap Rd. Goodwill’s modern thrift store offers a large inventory of clothing, furniture, shoes, toys and housewares. Customers are invited to celebrate the event and browse the aisles of newly displayed items for sale. Read More >

Career Connection Centers Continue Expansion

Goodwill increased the number of Career Connections Centers to ten and will open the eleventh center later this year. Career Connections Centers offer free, personalized services to aid in job searching. Services available at each center include resume-writing assistance, skills assessment, career counseling, access to computers and high-speed internet, help with interviewing skills and placement services. Goodwill partners with community colleges, the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, the Department of Social Services and other agencies to offer these services.

Dr. Bob H. Greene Scholarship Award Winners

Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina has awarded scholarships for academic achievement to the children of nine Goodwill employees through the Dr. Bob H. Greene College Scholarship Program. The recipients, all attending accredited universities or institutions of higher education in the fall and their respective Goodwill employees, are... Read More >

Goodwill Receives Top Accreditation from CARF Recertification

Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina has received the highest level of accreditation, during its recertification by CARF, the Commission for the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. Goodwill also received two exemplary remarks, a feat achieved by only a handful of organizations around the country. This recertification encompasses compliance with all Governance standards and accreditation in the program areas of Community Integration, Job Development, Job Supports, Job-Site Training, Comprehensive Vocational Evaluation Services and Employee Development Services. Read More >

Goodwill Offers Banquet Server Certification Course

Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina and Forsyth Technical Community College in partnership with Twin City Quarters, are offering a class in Banquet Server Certification. The six-week course runs August 11 through September 23rd. and will be held Monday through Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. Training will take place at the Marriott Downtown at 425 North Cherry Street, Winston-Salem. Read More >

Goodwill Opens New Store in Brevard

Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina announced the grand opening of its Brevard retail store on Wednesday, July 9th at 1266 Asheville Highway. Goodwill’s modern thrift store offers a large inventory of clothing, furniture, shoes, toys and housewares. Customers are invited to celebrate the event and browse the aisles of newly displayed items for sale. Read More >

Goodwill Graduates Inaugural Truck Driving School Class

On Wednesday June 25, 2008 Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina graduated the inaugural class of its Professional Driver Training School at the University Parkway facility. Offered in partnership with Future Truckers of America, this program is a four week professional tractor trailer driver training school committed to the highest quality training by instructors with many years of professional driving experience. Read More >

New Center Offers Free Services to Improve Financial Stability

The Career Connections & Prosperity Center will hold a grand opening and open house on May 21 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Center, a United Way of Forsyth County “breakthrough initiative” led by Goodwill Industries in partnership with Consumer Credit Counseling Service, Family Services “Ways to Work” Program, Center for Homeownership and Experiment in Self-Reliance, helps families and individuals move toward greater economic stability, higher earnings and home ownership. Read More >

Area Employers Now Hiring at Spring Employment Fair

On Tuesday, April 8 from 10 am – 4 pm, the 12^th Annual Employment Fair will be held on at the Winston-Salem Sports & Entertainment Complex Coliseum Annex Building. Over 80 employers and 3,500 job hunters are expected to attend. This year’s event sponsors, the Northwest Piedmont Workforce Development Board, GMAC Insurance, Winston-Salem Journal and presenting sponsor Goodwill Industries of Northwest NC, will help to make this the Triad’s largest annual job fair. Many other community agencies and volunteers lend support and assistance to the event.

Goodwill Needs Donations

Between the donation rush at year-end and spring cleaning, Goodwill organizations across the country suffer a shortage of donations; however, the demand remains high. Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina is urging people to donate clothing and other items to their nearest Goodwill retail store or donation center.
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Goodwill Holds 10th Annual Golf Tournament

Goodwill Industries of Northwest N.C. will hold the 10th Annual Goodwill Golf Tournament on Thursday, May 1 at Tanglewood Park in Clemmons, NC. The event is sponsored by over 55 businesses in the area including BB&T Corporation, title sponsor for the fifth consecutive year.
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Over 100 employers expected at regional job fair

The 12th Annual Employment Fair will be held on Tuesday, April 8 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Winston-Salem Sports & Entertainment Complex Coliseum Annex Building. Over 100 employers and career educators are expected to participate and more than 3,500 job seekers are predicted to attend the Triad’s largest annual job fair.
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6th Annual Donate to Educate High School Challenge to be held March 11-20

The Donate to Educate High School Challenge is a fun and educational partnership between Goodwill and area high schools. Participating high schools engage in a healthy competition to see which school can collect the most clothing for Goodwill. The 5th annual event raised a record 38,000 pounds between eight high schools, with Mt. Tabor taking home the prize for most donations collected. Read More >

Goodwill opens new donation center in Maiden

Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina opened a new attended donation center (ADC) in Maiden across from Killian’s Crossing/Walgreens at NC Highway 16 and Highway 150 on Wednesday, February 20. Donated clothing and household items are sold in Goodwill’s stores to underwrite job training and placement programs offered at the organization’s ten training centers located throughout northwest North Carolina.
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Goodwill's 2008 Annual Report Now Available

JobLink Center Expands to Meet Growing Community Needs

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YMCA And Goodwill Offer a Free Day of Fun and Support Services

Goodwill Wins National Award for Family Strengthening

Area Employers Now Hiring at Spring Employment & Resource Fair

Goodwill Needs Your Donations Now More Than Ever

Goodwill's 11th Annual Golf Tournament

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Loft Invites Clients to Clean Out Their Closets for Goodwill

Lenoir Goodwill Store Celebrates the Military

Goodwill Holds Open House to Showcase Employment Services

Triad Production Company Earns Emmy for Goodwill Video Production

Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Awareness Day – Friday, January 30

Goodwill Holds Open House to Showcase Employment Services

This Holiday Season, Caring Corners® and Goodwill Industries® Team Up to Help Children Learn That It’s Better to Give than to Receive

Goodwill Opens New Store in King

Goodwill Opens New Store in Wilkesboro

Center's program should be model statewide, Perdue says

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