Working at Goodwill day in and day out – what we work for every day is hard to imagine, especially when seated behind a cash register or in front of a computer. But, today was different – we announced something that brought my head up, stopped me dead in my tracks and encouraged me to [...]
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, [...]
Efforts of Goodwill’s staff at the Yakima Work Opportunity Center were highlighted in a July 8-9 story on CBS-affiliate KIMA-TV.
New Gig Harbor Goodwill Store on record-setting pace GIG HARBOR (UPDATED JUNE 24) – A new Gig Harbor Goodwill store that opened yesterday represented “optimism and opportunity” for the community and great prices for shoppers, who set a record for the agency. “What Goodwill is really about is providing opportunity,” said State Sen. Derek Kilmer, [...]
Great selection in all sizes and just in time for prom season TACOMA – Prom and party dresses, along with accessories, shoes and jewelry, will be featured at an “It’s All About The Dress” sale April 16. It’s an opportunity for parents and young adults to get great value for purchases heading into the spring [...]
REACH Center event features a dozen employers TACOMA – A dozen employers, including REI, Safeway and others, with representatives from higher education institutions will be on hand for a “Career, College and Training Resources” Job Fair set April 7, 3-5 p.m. at the REACH Center in Tacoma. The event is free, open to the public [...]
Goodwill hosts hiring event March 19 at REACH Center TACOMA – The Tacoma Rainiers Baseball Club, 2010 Pacific Coast League champions, will hold a job fair March 19 in search of ticket takers, ushers and other workers for the 2011 season. The event is free, open to the public and will take place from 9 [...]
