Looking for a hands-on opportunity to promote disability awareness? Marion Goodwill’s 25th Annual Wheel-A-Thon is Saturday, May 9, 2015 at the Tri-Rivers Career Center parking lot located at 2222 Marion-Mt. Gilead Road. For 25 years now, the event has welcomed all members of the community to show their support for Goodwill and their mission to […]
Goodwill Wheel-A-Thon to celebrate 25th anniversary of promoting disability awareness
May 7, 2015 by
LWV Marion Meeting Features Tour of Goodwill’s Recycling Operation
November 18, 2014 by
League of Women Voters of Marion’s monthly program meeting, Recycling in Marion – What’s New?, will be held at the Goodwill corporate offices, 340 West Fairground St., Thursday, November 20, 6:00 p.m. With the ever-pressing need for communities and individuals to engage in recycling efforts, League urges residents to attend this informative event. President/CEO Bob […]
Marion Goodwill Clarifies Specifics of Emergency Clothing Program
November 4, 2014 by
After some incorrect information began circulating about winter coats for kids, Marion Goodwill has clarified their current programs. They do have an emergency clothing program, but they do not automatically hand out free children’s winter coats. The agency said that while they would love to do that, they simply cannot. Marion Goodwill’s Emergency Clothing Program […]
Attendees at Marion Goodwill’s Annual Meeting Hear from Inspirational Speaker
October 30, 2014 by
Goodwill’s Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet was held on Thursday, October 23, 2014 to reflect on the past year and to honor program recipients, volunteers, and community partners for their commitment to Goodwill’s mission. Brett Eastburn was the featured speaker. Brett was born with a condition he calls Quadmembral Limbs Deficiency, which means he has […]
Goodwill Donating Portion of Sales to Marion United Way
October 14, 2014 by
Whether you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind Halloween costume or you’re just looking for a deal on your next pair of jeans, Goodwill is encouraging you to stop out to their store on Marion-Mt. Gilead Road on Wednesday, October 15, 2014. During that day, 20 percent of all sales will be donated to United Way of […]
Goodwill Wheel-A-Thon Celebrates 24 Years of Promoting Disability Awareness
May 2, 2014 by
Marion Goodwill’s 24th Annual Wheel-A-Thon is Saturday, May 17, 2014 at Tri-Rivers Career Center, 2222 Marion-Mt. Gilead Road. For over 20 years now, the event has welcomed all members of the community to show their support for Goodwill and their mission to assist individuals with disabilities and other barriers find employment. The Wheel-A-Thon features a […]
OSUM & United Way Partner to “Pay It Forward”
April 25, 2014 by
The Pay It Forward Celebration held on April 22, 2014 marked the end of another year-long Ohio State Marion and United Way of Marion County’s Pay It Forward project for Ohio State Marion English students. This semester’s students in Amy Tibbals’ English 2367.01 course presented awards to three local non-profit organizations with the goal of […]
Youth Can Gain Valuable Experience through Summer Employment Program
April 18, 2014 by
Marion County Job & Family Services (MCJFS) has kicked off the 2014 Summer Youth Employment Program. The TANF Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) enables low income TANF-eligible Marion County youth, age 16-24, to gain valuable work experience while earning a paycheck to help meet basic needs. Youth may work part time or up to 35 […]
Marion Goodwill Offers One-Week Guide to Donating While Cleaning
April 4, 2014 by
More than 70 percent of Americans engage in the annual tradition of spring cleaning, according to a 2013 survey by the American Cleaning Institute. But one of the most common dilemmas for spring cleaners is what to do with all their unneeded stuff. As the green movement grows, consumers are increasingly concerned about reusing and […]
Marion Goodwill Annual Meeting Honors Volunteers, Community Partners
October 8, 2013 by
Goodwill’s Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet was held on Thursday, Oct. 3rd. The event is held to reflect on the past year and to honor program recipients, volunteers, and community partners for their commitment to Goodwill’s mission. Roughly 115 people were in attendance at this year’s meeting held at TRECA. Those present included employees from […]
