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FRUIT OF THE LOOM® Sock Licensee Partners with Goodwill Industries International to Launch New Sock
(Thu, 17 May 2012 14:00:19 +0000)
Launch of Sock Product Provides Revenue for Goodwill’s Job Training
Mount Airy, N.C. — As part of the product launch of its new
longer-lasting FRUIT OF THE LOOM® Gray Sole sock product for men,
Renfro Corporation, Fruit of the Loom’s sock licensee, is partnering
with Goodwill Industries International, a social enterprise that helps
more than [...]
Goodwill® and Walmart Foundation Connect Veterans with Job Success
(Mon, 14 May 2012 12:00:42 +0000)
Operation: GoodJobs Empowers Veterans and Their Families with the
Tools They Need to Succeed in the Workplace ROCKVILLE, MD — A new
program, funded by the Walmart Foundation and administered by
Goodwill®, will empower military veterans with the tools they need
to find employment, advance in their careers and ensure long-term
financial stability for their [...]
Goodwill® Joins “Got Your 6” Initiative
(Thu, 10 May 2012 22:45:57 +0000)
Goodwill Teams Up with Entertainment Industry and Civic Partners to
Prepare Veterans for Success in Civilian Life ROCKVILLE, MD — Every
day, 500 military veterans change out of their uniforms into civilian
lives. Americans are grateful for their service, but gratitude only
goes so far; veterans need employment and support services to ensure
they can [...]
Congress Must Act to Support Older Workers
(Wed, 09 May 2012 12:00:27 +0000)
Goodwill® Advocates Urge Lawmakers to Fully Fund and Protect Programs
for Older Workers ROCKVILLE, MD — May is Older Americans Month and
provides a perfect opportunity to show appreciation for the older
adults in the community and in the workforce. While the economy
continues to improve overall, millions of Americans are still
struggling to find [...]
Acquired Brain Injury Doesn’t Stop Young Maryland Woman from Career Success
(Tue, 08 May 2012 12:15:03 +0000)
Goodwill Industries International Honors Joanna McVicker as 2012
Graduate of the Year ROCKVILLE, MD — Goodwill Industries
International recently named Joanna McVicker of Frederick County, MD,
as the 2012 Kenneth Shaw Graduate of the Year for her unwavering work
ethic and desire to make a difference in others’ lives. McVicker
sustained a brain injury as [...]