Posts For Tag: "community impact"
New Year, New Job Fairs
We know that many people start off the new year with aspirations to improve. Most people implement a new workout routine, try to eat healthier, or vow to save money….
Read MoreCommunities in Schools – Atlanta on the Good Works Show
Supporting Students with Communities in Schools For many students, success in school isnāt all about sheer academic ability. Obstacles outside of the school walls often contribute to a studentās ability…
Read MoreGoodwill’s Partnership with Georgia Square Mall
Goodwill of North Georgia works with more than 5,000 local employers and community partners to connect job seekers to meaningful employment each year. Georgia Square Mall, located in Athens, Georgia,…
Read MoreNo Longer Bound on the Good Works Show
Boundless Regeneration After returning home from serving in Vietnam, Marine vet Michael Harden had to overcome another enemy: a cocaine addiction. Overcoming his dependency, Harden was inspired to help others…
Read MoreSuccess Story: Alva Washington
The Road to Success For many job seekers who have experienced Goodwillās services, stepping in the door of one of our 13 career centers is one of the biggest steps…
Read MoreGiving back to those who have given so much
Atlantaās Veteranās Empowerment Organization has helped more than 4,000 homeless veterans and their families find housing, job training, and supportive services. Now celebrating its tenth anniversary, the nonprofit provides a…
Read MoreDefying the Odds
When the odds seemed stacked against her, Lyric McGhee found solace in the living room of her sisterās apartment ā specifically, the couch. āI had to sleep on the couch…
Read MoreSuccess Story: Kelly Ngu
A Perfect Match Step one āĀ tap your shoes on a sticky matĀ toĀ remove rogue dust.Ā Step two ā placeĀ clothĀ covers over your shoes. Step three ā putĀ a hair net over your hair, or…
Read MoreHappiness on Two Wheels
Just as they outgrow shoes and clothes, kids outgrow bikes. In fact, more than eight million bikes are outgrown every year. What was once their perfect activity companion is now…
Read MoreGoodwill Spotlights: Gigiās House
Gigiās House: providing love without strings or sacrifice Home to the worldās busiest airport, countless convention, and a burgeoning entertainment industry, Atlanta, unfortunately, provides the perfect-storm of opportunity for sex…
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