It’s money you’ve already earned – file it, claim it and get it. Goodwill wants to make sure that middle- and lower- income families know about all their tax credits, deductions and rebate options. We invite you to join with us to help raise awareness of EITC (Earned Income Tax Credit). The IRS estimates that [...]
Here we are, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2012, and I find myself thinking what does this holiday mean? My memories of Dr. King are filled with black & white photography, choppy video documentaries, and memorization of poems – being that I was born 11 years after his assassination. Dr. King’s image and words [...]
The holidays are here again! The hustle and bustle creates a joyous energy and a sense of community that only happens this time of year. Although I’m mostly excited for the holidays, there’s this tiny bit of dread that couples the spirit of the season. It can be an extremely expensive and stressful! On average, [...]
“We’re really all about helping people get on their feet and get to work,” Hayes said. “We turn donations into jobs and job training. When people shop at the Christmas stores or Goodwill, they’re helping their neighbors go to work.” Read more: http://www.thenewstribune.com/2011/11/30/1925870/goodwill-puyallup-helps-with-christmas.html#ixzz1fCvi3x4s
“Holiday decorating and saving money don’t always mix well, but it’s actually easier than it seems! Goodwill stores received so many donations 0f holiday items over the year that this year they’re opening five ‘Christmas Shoppes’ in select Goodwill locations.” Watch KING-5′s New Day Northwest’s “Holiday Decorating on a Dime” for all the details.
Holiday Dollars Go a Long Way at Goodwill CHRISTMAS SHOPPES Located in Kent, Spanaway, North Tacoma, South Lacey and Puyallup After a successful debut, Tacoma Goodwill expands to operate five Christmas Shoppes, locations next to neighborhood Goodwill stores, dedicated exclusively for the sale of holiday treasures. Christmas Shoppes are located in Kent, Spanaway, North Tacoma, [...]
The News Tribune’s The Biz Buzz highlighted Goodwill’s recent Boeing grant award online and in the print publication. The full story is available on their website, click here.
“I think people – especially those who are working now – look around and realize how important it is to help,” said Terry Hayes, president and CEO of Tacoma Goodwill. The Puget Sound Business Journal interviewed four area nonprofits including Tacoma Goodwill, World Vision, United Way of King County and the Seattle Foundation. Click here [...]
The Business Examiner featured Tacoma Goodwill’s recent Boeing Grant award. View the full article here.
The Boeing Company recently awarded Tacoma Goodwill with a $75,000 grant, critical to the successful continuation of Goodwill’s Career Pipeline Project in Warehouse & Logistics. Launched in 2009 in partnership with Tacoma Community College, this free, seven-week, 30-hour a week intensive course provides employer-approved classes in the transportation/Warehouse/Logistics field to job seekers 18 and older, [...]
