The mission of Goodwill Industries is to help individuals with disabilities and other special needs to attain self-sufficiency through employment and training. Caitlin Omness, the guest speaker at Marion Goodwill Industries September 2012 Annual Meeting, represents this mission. The Ohio State University at Marion student, who’s due to graduate in April from Wright State University, […]
Goodwill to Feature Local Success Story at Annual Meeting
September 24, 2012 by
Marion Goodwill says that when you shop and donate at their stores, you help people find jobs in your community. One example of those helped is Caitlin. He has cerebral palsy, is living independently, earning wages, and achieving her dream thanks to her job as a Goodwill cashier. Caitlin will share her story at Marion […]
Elder-Beerman Stores Partner with Goodwill, Offers Deal
September 14, 2012 by
Elder-Beerman stores are holding their semi-annual Goodwill Sale through September 29. When you donate your gently-used clothing at any Elder-Beerman location, you’ll receive a coupon to purchase new clothing from Elder-Beerman. Your donated items will be sold at Marion Goodwill stores, where the revenues fund job training and placement services to help people in Marion […]
Summer Program Provides Youth with Valuable Work Experience
August 7, 2012 by
Marion County Job and Family Services, in partnership with Marion Goodwill Industries Inc., has once again provided summer employment opportunities to approximately 70 youth. The goal of the program, funded by Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds, is to provide Marion County youth, ages 16-24, valuable work experience while earning a paycheck to help meet basic needs.
Experienced Marketer Joins Marion Goodwill Staff
June 27, 2012 by
Marion Goodwill Industries is proud to announce and welcome Kathy Wink as Marketing Director.
Wink, a Marion resident, brings to the agency more than 20 years of experience in the marketing field. She was formerly employed as the director of sales & marketing for bluefusion entertainment and prior to that she worked as the campaign & marketing manager for the United Way of Marion County.
Local Students Learn, Earn Philanthropy 101
June 22, 2012 by
Ohio State Marion students awarded nearly $5000 in grants to area charitable organizations through fundraising efforts in 2012, while gaining knowledge on the framework of “Paying it Forward.” Thanks to increase support, the program expects to donate even more funds next year.
Four Big Community Events, Fundraisers Set for this Weekend
June 1, 2012 by
This weekend is annually one of the biggest for Marion. Events this weekend include Relay for Life, Winfield Poker Run, Cruisin’ for Dialysis, and the Hot Tamale Bike Tour. They mean thousands of visitors and huge impact for local charities as each one of the events serves as a fundraiser for one or more other groups.
Marion Goodwill Receives Honda Grant to Improve Donation Processing
May 29, 2012 by
Marion Goodwill Industries recently received a $29,000 grant from the Honda of America Foundation for the purchase of carts specially designed to improve the safety and efficiency of collecting and processing donated goods. The funds are designated for the purchase of special “polycarts” for the Goodwill retail stores in Marysville and Delaware, Ohio.
Goodwill Industries Names Kaiser to Board
May 17, 2012 by
Marion Goodwill Industries, Inc. has announced the appointment of Pastor Tyrone Kaiser to its Board of Trustees.
The mission of Marion Goodwill Industries is to assist individuals with disabilities and other special needs to attain self-sufficiency through employment and training, thus enabling them to reach their maximum potential in the community.
Mentalist to Highlight Fundraising Dinner
May 15, 2012 by
The Marion Area Counseling Center will hold its 2nd annual Dinner and Auction on Friday, May 18, 2012, featuring The Mentalist, Brent Webb. Organizers promise that this show will amaze you as Brent sees with your eyes, hears with your ears, and thinks with your mind.
