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 received the 2009 “Goodwill is Good fro 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.