Maria's Success Story

After spending her entire career at a respected textile manufacturer, Maria’s world was shattered when she was downsized. She stayed in bed all weekend, but by Monday she was in line at the Employment Security Commission, determined to find help. It was there she learned about Goodwill’s Career Connections, a program that helps people seek and secure employment. After six weeks, Maria found a new career and a fresh start as a manufacturing buyer at Alcan. “I just feel peace and gratitude for what Goodwill has helped me to achieve.”

NEWS

Dr. Bob H. Greene Scholarship Award Winners

9/1/2008

Forsyth County

Winston Salem NC

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 Hannah Bean of Lexington – Mickey Bean, manager Lexington Store, Sarah Briggs of Arden – Steve Briggs, ADC Supervisor, Cameron Burk of Vilas – Joe Rizzi, IT, Eugene Galloway of Winston-Salem – Henry Astrop, manager, Kernersville Store, Lance Haymore of Mount Airy – Bill Haymore, VP Facility Services, Ashley Helsley of Arden – Patricia Hensley, Community Access Instructor, Ryan Oliver of Fletcher – Jerry Oliver VP Retail Operations, Christine Shay of Pilot Mountain – Kevin Shay, Accountant, and Olivia Walker of Winston-Salem – Daisy Walker, Rehab Services Manager.

The scholarship fund was established in honor of Dr. Greene’s years of dedication to Goodwill and in recognition of his longevity of service to North Carolina academia. The award is intended to not only further the education of aspiring students, but also recognize and assist those students who demonstrate involvement in their community and represent the values of Goodwill.

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