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News Releases http://www.goodwillgr.org/rss1.xml Tue, 07 Sep 2010 03:18:49 GMT Goodwill Industries Unveils LEED Certification at its Standale Store http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_123.htm http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_123.htm LEED Certified Retail Store Funds the ‘Once And For All’ Program Tue, 24 Aug 2010 03:18:49 GMT Goodwill Attended Donation Center to Open in Hudsonville http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_121.htm http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_121.htm Donations help fund job training programs in greater Grand Rapids area Wed, 18 Aug 2010 03:18:49 GMT UPS Awards Goodwill Industries $5,000 Technology Grant http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_119.htm http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_119.htm Grant will help fund Goodwill’s Career Center for Participants and General Public Wed, 04 Aug 2010 03:18:49 GMT Goodwill & The Rapid Fresh on the go Market http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_117.htm http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_117.htm Partnership Brings Fresh Food to Downtown Residents and Transit Customers Thu, 22 Jul 2010 03:18:49 GMT Goodwill Launches Donate Movement to Help Consumers Reduce Waste and Improve Communities http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_116.htm http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_116.htm New "D" Icon on Donatable Items to Become Universal Symbol Wed, 07 Jul 2010 03:18:49 GMT Local Goodwill Receives Veterans Grant for Green Jobs http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_111.htm http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_111.htm Wed, 23 Jun 2010 03:18:49 GMT Goodwill Industries & Local Boutiques Host Work It! Fashion Show http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_112.htm http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_112.htm Fashions for a Cause: Pair something new with something gently used. Thu, 10 Jun 2010 03:18:49 GMT Goodwill Industries Goes Green for Earth Day's 40th Anniversary http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_108.htm http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_108.htm Did you know that Goodwill Industries International, Inc. is the largest textile recycler in the world? Thu, 15 Apr 2010 03:18:49 GMT Is Younkers Goodwill Sale a Sign of Retail Recovery? http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_106.htm http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_106.htm Younkers Goodwill Sale brings more donors and shoppers than previous years Thu, 25 Mar 2010 03:18:49 GMT Serve Your Community by Donating to Goodwill During the Goodwill Sale http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_104.htm http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_104.htm Semi-Annual Sale Puts People Back to Work Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:18:49 GMT Volunteer Growth for Goodwill Industries http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_102.htm http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_102.htm Tue, 23 Feb 2010 03:18:49 GMT Goodwill Goes Green with $7.3 Million Pathways Out of Poverty Grant http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_100.htm http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_100.htm Pathways out of poverty grant Thu, 14 Jan 2010 03:18:49 GMT Goodwill Industries Prepares for Year-end Donations http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_110.htm http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_110.htm Charitable donations increase at year-end for income tax purposes Mon, 28 Dec 2009 03:18:49 GMT Our World, Our Chance to Make it Better http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_83.htm http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_83.htm The AmeriCorps program of Goodwill Industries gives new meaning to volunteerism Wed, 16 Dec 2009 03:18:49 GMT Goodwill Industries Opens Its First LEED Certified Retail Store http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_82.htm http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_82.htm New Retail Store Will Fund 'Better Life Initiative' Program Wed, 09 Dec 2009 03:18:49 GMT City Middle/High School plans to Share the Warmth this Month http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_81.htm http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_81.htm Donation drive to support job training and placement programs Tue, 01 Dec 2009 03:18:49 GMT Santa Brings a Lawsuit to Area Law Firms http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_80.htm http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_80.htm 11TH Annual Donation Drive Puts People Back to Work Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:18:49 GMT Goodwill Industries Elects Board Officers and Inducts New Members http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_79.htm http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_79.htm Community Leaders join Goodwill Board of Directors and Goodwill Foundation Trustees Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:18:49 GMT AmeriCorps Mother Daughter Duo Give Back to Grand Rapids Community http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_78.htm http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_78.htm AmeriCorps Members at Goodwill Industries Help Put People Back to Work Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:18:49 GMT Goodwill Industries & Lake Michigan Credit Union Share the Warmth http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_77.htm http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_77.htm Donation drive to support job training and placement programs Fri, 02 Oct 2009 03:18:49 GMT Goodwill Hosts 2nd Annual Halloween Palooza http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_76.htm http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_76.htm Costumes and Treats Support Goodwill Job Training Programs Thu, 01 Oct 2009 03:18:49 GMT Goodwill Attended Donation Center to Open in Caledonia http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_75.htm http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_75.htm Donations help fund job training programs in greater Grand Rapids area Thu, 10 Sep 2009 03:18:49 GMT Shopgoodwill.com Recognized as Top Website in 2009 http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_74.htm http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_74.htm Popular Internet Auction Site Celebrates its 10th Anniversary Wed, 26 Aug 2009 03:18:49 GMT Area Non Profits Collaborate to Offer Innovative Green Solutions http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_73.htm http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_73.htm Goodwill Industries, Grand Rapids Community College, and Habitat for Humanity of Kent County win award and will showcase success at upcoming green conference. Tue, 18 Aug 2009 03:18:49 GMT Goodwill Industries to Help Local Veterans through Job Training Grant http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_72.htm http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_72.htm Three year grant allows continued support of Grand Rapids veterans Thu, 02 Jul 2009 03:18:49 GMT Goodwill Industries Hosts Work It! Fashion Show http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_71.htm http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_71.htm Goodwill partners with local boutiques to showcase fashions for a cause Wed, 03 Jun 2009 03:18:49 GMT Goodwill Industries recognizes AmeriCorps Week http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_70.htm http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_70.htm AmeriCorps Week observed from coast to coast Fri, 15 May 2009 03:18:49 GMT Goodwill Attended Donation to Open in Cascade http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_69.htm http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_69.htm Donations help fund job training programs in greater Grand Rapids area Thu, 07 May 2009 03:18:49 GMT Goodwill Celebrates National Volunteer Week http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_66.htm http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_66.htm Goodwill Celebrates National Volunteer Week Mon, 20 Apr 2009 03:18:49 GMT Goodwill Industries Goes Green http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_68.htm http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_68.htm Goodwill encourages community to Go Green during Earth Day community Mon, 20 Apr 2009 03:18:49 GMT Goodwill Encourages Support on World Autism Awareness Day http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_64.htm http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_64.htm Wed, 01 Apr 2009 03:18:49 GMT Goodwill Outlet to Open in Grandville http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_62.htm http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_62.htm Expansion of Goodwill warehouse sale helps fund job training programs Mon, 23 Mar 2009 03:18:49 GMT Younkers Encourages Customers to Perform a Million Acts of Goodwill http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_60.htm http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_60.htm Semi-Annual Sale Puts People Back to Work Tue, 10 Mar 2009 03:18:49 GMT Goodwill Industries Partners with St. James Catholic Church http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_58.htm http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_58.htm Lenten season fish fry starts Friday, February 27 Thu, 26 Feb 2009 03:18:49 GMT LOFT Invites Clients to Clean Out Their Closets for Goodwill http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_56.htm http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_56.htm Loft -Drive Event Benefits Goodwill Industries' Job Training Programs Tue, 24 Feb 2009 03:18:49 GMT Ionia Students Recognized by Goodwill Industries http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_54.htm http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_54.htm Annual Card Design Winners Awarded Certificates of Excellence Fri, 06 Feb 2009 03:18:49 GMT Goodwill Industries of Greater Grand Rapids Hires New Leaders http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_52.htm http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_52.htm Goodwill Industries of Greater Grand Rapids Hires New Leaders Thu, 15 Jan 2009 03:18:49 GMT Goodwill Industries Elects New Board Officers and Inducts Members http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_50.htm http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_50.htm Community Leaders join Goodwill Board of Directors and Goodwill Foundation Trustees Wed, 14 Jan 2009 03:18:49 GMT Employees Gave Their Time for Christmas http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_48.htm http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_48.htm Kentwood Office Furniture Employees Give Charitable Gift to Their Company President Tue, 13 Jan 2009 03:18:49 GMT Santa Brings A Lawsuit Celebrates 10 Years of Giving http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_46.htm http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_46.htm 10TH Annual Donation Drive Puts People Back to Work Tue, 25 Nov 2008 03:18:49 GMT Palo Community Schools Bag It Up for Goodwill Industries http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_44.htm http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_44.htm Donation Drive Puts People Back to Work Wed, 19 Nov 2008 03:18:49 GMT Banana Republic's 30 Percent Promotion to Benefit Goodwill's Job Training Programs http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_42.htm http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_42.htm Banana Republic and Goodwill Industries of Greater Grand Rapids Sponsor Sweater and Coat Trade-In Promotion Tue, 14 Oct 2008 03:18:49 GMT Goodwill Stores Host First Halloween Palooza http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_40.htm http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_40.htm Costumes and Treats Support Goodwill Programs Wed, 01 Oct 2008 03:18:49 GMT Customers set Another Donation Record During the Younkers Goodwill Sale http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_36.htm http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_36.htm Donations surpass previous years' donations with help from Lacks Enterprises Tue, 30 Sep 2008 03:18:49 GMT Goodwill Industries International Marks National Disability Employment Awareness Month http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_38.htm http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_38.htm Goodwill Industries International Marks National Disability Employment Awareness Month Tue, 30 Sep 2008 03:18:49 GMT Get More for Your Money During the Younkers Goodwill Sale http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_34.htm http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_34.htm Semi-Annual Sale Puts People Back to Work Fri, 05 Sep 2008 03:18:49 GMT Floyd Wilson Jr. Joins Board of Directors of Goodwill Industries International http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_30.htm http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_30.htm WILSON JR. JOINS BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF GOODWILL INDUSTRIES INTERNATIONAL WILSON TO SERVE AMERICA'S LEADING NON-PROFIT PROVIDER OF JOB TRAINING & CAREER SERVICES Wed, 20 Aug 2008 03:18:49 GMT Steelcase Foundation Awards Goodwill Industries With Three Year Grant http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_32.htm http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_32.htm Grant will help fund "Once and for All - Building a Self-Governed Life" program Wed, 20 Aug 2008 03:18:49 GMT Goodwill Stores Gear Up for Christmas in July http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_28.htm http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_28.htm Retail stores unveil holiday items for early bird shopping Fri, 11 Jul 2008 03:18:49 GMT Goodwill Industries Hosts shopgoodwill.com Live Auction Fundraiser at Whitecaps http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_17.htm http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_17.htm Fans bid on collectables to benefit Goodwill programs Wed, 04 Jun 2008 03:18:49 GMT Goodwill Industries Partners with Grooters Green Group http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_26.htm http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_26.htm Wed, 04 Jun 2008 03:18:49 GMT Goodwill Industries Hosts 2nd Annual Golf Classic http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_16.htm http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_16.htm Golf Tournament will benefit Goodwill's Veterans' Programs Mon, 19 May 2008 03:18:49 GMT President Bush Proclaims May 4-10 Goodwill Industries Week http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_15.htm http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_15.htm Thu, 08 May 2008 03:18:49 GMT Goodwill & Grandville High School Partner for Earth Day http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_14.htm http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_14.htm Mon, 21 Apr 2008 03:18:49 GMT Goodwill & Younkers Reward Customers during Semi-Annual Event http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_13.htm http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_13.htm Donations surpass previous years' donations to set local record Thu, 17 Apr 2008 03:18:49 GMT Goodwill Industries Launches Books Online through Amazon.com http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_12.htm http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_12.htm Buying books online helps benefit Goodwill programs Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:18:49 GMT Goodwill Industries Hosts Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_8.htm http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_8.htm Chamber members learn about Goodwill Services Mon, 24 Mar 2008 03:18:49 GMT Goodwill Girls Night Out http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_10.htm http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_10.htm Shop for a Cause Fri, 14 Mar 2008 03:18:49 GMT Goodwill Grand Opening - Plainfield Township http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_9.htm http://www.goodwillgr.org/news_9.htm Goodwill Store Grand Opening at 4 Mile & Plainfield Mon, 25 Feb 2008 03:18:49 GMT