Goodwill Programs Change Lives in 2019 A Look Back at Goodwill's Service to Individuals and the Community
In 2019, Goodwill provided services to more than 38,000 people who needed assistance overcoming obstacles to success. These individuals had many different reasons for visiting Goodwill, including
assistance with resumes and applying for jobs,
additional training to move forward in their career or start on a pathway to a new career,
support to help youth make better choices for their future through mentoring, work experiences, and activities at YouthHQ@Goodwill,
learning new skills to be able live their life to the fullest and achieve their greatest level of independence.
New Officers & New Directors Lead the Board in 2020
Goodwill Industries of the Valleys is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors that provides vital support through guidance and fiduciary responsibilities. The board is comprised of individuals with diverse backgrounds and the geographical regions served by the organization.
Program Celebrates Facility Renovations with Dedication Ceremony
Discovery Services programs in Rocky Mount held an Open House on January 8th to celebrate the opening of their newly renovated space. During the dedication ceremony, improvements to the facilities were highlighted as well as how the individuals in the programs will benefit from the changes. Funders' generosity and the staff's hard work were also recognized for making the renovations possible.
Goodwill Learning Academy - New River Valley Center Open House
New Center in Christiansburg Celebrates Opening with Dedication Ceremony
Goodwill has expanded Mission Services and Learning & Organizational Effectiveness programming to Christiansburg. On January 22nd, an Open House celebrated the opening of the newly renovated center. The dedication ceremony highlighted Goodwill's vision for the center, as a hub for job-related services in the New River Valley, and shared information on specific Goodwill programs that will be offered at the center.
Eddie Smith is the Roanoke Division Manager for
Marsh & McLennan Agency where he advises clients on methods to mitigate and manage business risks. A graduate of Washington & Lee University, he started his career as a Commercial Banker. Eddie's career path ultimately led him to become a Commercial Insurance Broker with Rutherfoord, which is now Marsh & McLennan. A native of Roanoke and graduate of Patrick Henry High School, Eddie resides in Roanoke with his wife, Missy and has three grown children, Eddie, Jr., Ben, and Lissa.
I wonder what our founder, Edgar J. Helms would think about Goodwill on his 157th Birthday. January 19th was the day Goodwills across the world celebrated the legacy of this man of vision. Born in 1863 during the Civil War, Helms, a Methodist minister, saw the daily hardships people faced trying to make ends meet. The story of Goodwill has been told for over a hundred years, in fact it's been 117 years since the first Goodwill was founded in Boston.
