02/03/12
Renovation sale at Whitehall store
The Whitehall store is getting a makeover! New floors, new paint, new lighting, new tile in the bathrooms ... and more!
In preparation for a brief store closing in early February, the store is offering a 50% off sale January 22 - February 2 on everything in the store!
Please note: our donation drive-thru will stay open throughout the renovation period in early February.
10/03/11
Goodwill opens new Zeeland store
Goodwill celebrated the opening of its 15th location on Friday, August 26 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Zeeland Chamber of Commerce. Located in the Bridgewater Square Shopping Center at 9479 Riley Street, the 7,662-square-foot store is providing jobs for 15 new employees.
05/04/11
Goodwill hosts first annual event
To celebrate national Goodwill Industries Week, Goodwill hosted its first annual Achievers of the Year event on May 4. Goodwill recognized four program participants that achieved outstanding success in 2010, with a luncheon, video presentation, and awards ceremony. In addition to honoring these four individuals, Goodwill recognized the employers who hired these individuals and the case managers who also contributed to their success.
03/20/11
Goodwill Partners with West Michigan Symphony
Goodwill Industries of West Michigan is proud to partner with the West Michigan Symphony on its week-long Sustainability activities and multi-media concert event.
02/18/11
Goodwill's newest store now open in Cedar Springs
Goodwill opened the doors to its newest store and donation center in Cedar Springs on Friday, February 18. Located directly across from the Meijer store on 17 Mile Road near US-131, the site was selected for shopper and donor convenience.
02/17/10
GoodGuides™ Youth Mentoring Program Launched
We are thrilled to announce the launch of a brand new mentoring program in West Michigan designed to assist youth in overcoming disadvantages and avoiding delinquency. The effort is part of a national mentoring program known as Goodwill GoodGuides that helps teens finish school and transition into productive careers through the guidance of trusted adults.
GoodGuides is made possible through a two-year, $299,723 grant to Goodwill Industries of West Michigan. The donation is part of a $19.1 million award to Goodwill Industries International from the U.S. Department of Justice and dispersed to 56 independent Goodwill agencies around the country.
02/10/10
Join Us at Goodwill Night with Muskegon Lumberjacks!
The Lumberjacks are once again hosting a special “Goodwill Night” on February 20 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. to help generate community donations used to support our mission services. Held during the game against the Flint General at the L.C. Walker Arena in Muskegon, volunteers will be stationed at both entrances to collect gently used clothing and other saleable household items.
01/30/10
Free Tax Return Preparation Now Available
You may qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) refund and free tax return filing! EITC provides tax breaks to working people who earn low or moderate incomes, providing as much as $5,657 in refunds for some families. This can be the financial boost families need in these tough economic times.
12/29/09
Shopgoodwill Sells Highest Priced Item to Date
Our very own local branch of Shopgoodwill.com just sold its highest priced item to date — a very old looking Bernardel violin with case for $5,001.
“Despite its somewhat dilapidated condition, the violin generated a lot of bidding activity and was ultimately sold and shipped to its new owner in Washington state,” said Shopgoodwill team member Jamey Keena.
10/07/09
Goodwill Hires New Community Services Manager
Lori Blamer joined the Goodwill family serving as Community Services Manager for our Workforce Development Division. Blamer will oversee daily operations at the Goodwill Industries Workforce Development Center – Michigan Works! Service Center at 950 West Norton Avenue in Muskegon
“Lori has a strong and diverse skill set for this very demanding leadership role,” said Goodwill Workforce Development Director Thomas Griffin.
08/01/09
ISO 9001:2008 Certification Received
Goodwill Industries of West Michigan (GIWM) is pleased to announce that it has received ISO 9001:2008 certification for its Industrial Services Division.
GIWM is one of only 18 Goodwill Industries organizations internationally that have achieved an ISO certification.
07/20/09
GoodTemps Hires New Manager J.D. Wallace
GoodTemps, Inc., a subsidiary of Goodwill Industries of West Michigan, recently hired J. D. Wallace as the staffing agency's new manager. Wallace stepped down from a successful 30-year management career at The Muskegon Chronicle to accept the position.
"We feel extremely fortunate to have a person of Jay's demonstrated track record in leadership and organizational development on our team," said Goodwill President and CEO Richard Carlson. "His commitment to quality and growth, combined with his knowledge of the West Michigan business community will greatly help us take GoodTemps to the next level."
06/29/09
Goodwill Accepts Family Strengthening Award in Indianapolis
West Michigan was one of just four Goodwill organizations internationally to receive the 2009 “Goodwill is Good for Families” Family Strengthening Award sponsored by the Annie E. Casey Foundation and Goodwill Industries International. “Family Strengthening” is a whole-family approach of service delivery, recognizing the correlation between success in the home and success in the workplace. The honor includes a $20,000 gift that will be used to further support Goodwill’s family strengthening efforts.