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Goodwill WORKS
OurMissionto provide work
opportunities and
skill development for
people with barriers
to employment
A communi
ty newslet
ter
fromGood
will Industr
ies
of West Mi
chigan, Inc
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issue no. 16published bi-annually
InsideMessage fromthe President 2
GoodGuidesSM 3
Partnershipswith Jo-Annand Levi’s 4
Whitehall Products 5
Goodwill = Green 6
Goodwill graduatehonored 8
Award receivedfor NISH contracts 8
Newweb site 9
Census reminder 10
Good Bites 11
Mark yourcalendar 11
Be a mentor 12
Spring 2010
GoodTempsreceives MottFoundation grant
GoodTemps Inc.® Temporary StaffingServices — a subsidiary of GoodwillIndustries® of West Michigan —
was recently awarded a one-year, $180,000grant from the Charles Stewart MottFoundation, a private, grant-makingfoundation based in Flint, Michigan.
Focusing onone of the MottFoundation’s corefunding areas,“Pathways Out ofPoverty,” the grantconcentrates onbuildingGoodTemps’capacity fortemporary andtemporary-to-permanent jobopportunities forpersons withdisabilities andother barriers toemployment inWest Michigan.
“This grant willallow GoodTempsto respond to thegrowing need formeaningfultemporary
employment for our target population,” saidGoodTemps Manager J.D. Wallace. “Ourtask is to grow the organization throughincreased partnerships and a broadenedemployer base.”
As one of the few nonprofit, alternativestaffing agencies in Michigan focusingprimarily on the entry-level worker andpersons with barriers to employment, the
long-term goal of the grant is to expand anddevelop additional alternative staffingservices across the network of MichiganGoodwill organizations.
Furthermore, the grant plans to improveGoodTemps workers’ access to wrap-aroundsupport services and training resources thatwould allow for career advancement andretention. Additional proposed supportsinclude workers’ access to financial literacytraining and other family supports.
“GoodTemps is dedicated to helpingmotivated, disadvantaged individuals withbarriers to employment, participate andsucceed in the labor market,” said GoodwillPresident and CEO Richard Carlson.“Temporary placements are often the foot inthe door to permanent placements and thestart of a career.” �
“This grant willallow GoodTempsto respond to thegrowing need formeaningfultemporaryemployment forour targetpopulation.”
— J.D. WallaceGoodTemps Manager
Message from the President
Celebrating the Past — Changing the Future
Dear Friends:
Goodwill Industries celebrates 60 years of service toWest Michigan! Through the efforts of local parents andcommunity leaders, Goodwill was introduced toMuskegon in 1950. From humble beginnings, Goodwill’smotto “not charity but a chance” took root and grew.
With only modest start-up funds from the national officeand a handful of dedicated volunteers, Goodwill opened itsfirst Goodwill store and “sheltered workshop” at 1017 PeckStreet in Muskegon. During its first year of operation,36 persons with disabilities or other special needs, securedjobs and training through Goodwill. Participantsrefurbished collected donations from the community —furniture was refinished and reupholstered, clothing was washed andrepaired — and the items were then sold in the store. And much liketoday, Goodwill contracted with local manufacturers to provide servicessuch as sorting and packaging. Workers included disabled war veterans,polio and tuberculosis survivors, visually impaired persons, and others.
Today, Goodwill serves more than 15,000 people annually, places morethan 1,000 people into competitive employment each year, andoperates 13 retail stores throughout West Michigan. Although we nolonger refurbish donations, and the range of people we serve hasbroadened, the premise of our mission remains true.
Goodwill’s success and longevity isattributed to the rich collaborationand partnerships with otherorganizations and businesses in thecommunity, the leadership of ourvoluntary board of directors, ourdedicated staff, countless citizenswho provide generous materialand financial donations, and tothose we serve — whosecourage and determinationproves that at Goodwill weare “changing lives throughthe power of work.”
Very truly yours,
Richard J. Carlson, A.C.S.W.
Goodwill’sheadquartersand store atPine and Clay,1952-1970.
Goodwill’sheadquarterstoday, at271 East Apple.
GoodwillIndustriesof WestMichigan, Inc.
Board of DirectorsCHAIR
Bonnie KruegerFIRST VICE CHAIR
Paul GilbertSECOND VICE CHAIR
Clinton ToddTREASURER
William LowrySECRETARY
Peter JohnsonMEMBERS
Tom DakeRichard DolackWilliam GrantGeorge JohnsonMarcy JoyKenneth KrausDiana OsbornJames ParkerCharles TimmerAlan SteinmanMichael VeltmanPRESIDENT
Richard Carlson
CorporateHeadquarters271 East Apple AvenueMuskegon, MI 49442Phone (231) 722-7871Fax (231) 728-6408www.goodwillwm.org
WorkforceDevelopment Center950 West Norton AvenueMuskegon, MI 49441Phone (231) 739-9010Fax (231) 830-0005
Accredited bythe Commissionon Accreditationof RehabilitationFacilities
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In early December, Adler received a weekof training from Goodwill IndustriesInternational in Washington, DC on how tooperate and implement the program.Building GoodGuides locally from theground up, Adlerconnected withnumerouscommunitygroups, schooldistricts, serviceorganizations, andothers, to generate awareness and beginrecruiting for quality volunteer mentors.
“The program provides an abundance ofstructure and supports, but is truly driven bygreat volunteers,” Adler said. “This is awonderful opportunity. By helping a youthsecure a successful future you are alsoinvesting in the future of this community.”
GoodGuides Youth Mentoring SpecialistBrian Andrews provides training andoversight to the mentor-youth matches, andmonitors the progress of each youth’sidentified goals. The first 10 volunteermentors received their initial training inFebruary and have been matched with youthsin the community. The goal of the grant is tomentor 100 youth in the first two years.
If you are interested in becoming avolunteer mentor or know of a youth whowould benefit from this program, please callKelly Adler at (231) 722-7871, ext. 307 ore-mail her at [email protected] formore information. �
In January, Goodwill launched an excitingnew program designed to assist youth inovercoming disadvantages and avoiding
delinquency. The effort is part of a nationalmentoring program known as GoodwillGoodGuidesSM that helps teens finish schooland transition into productive careersthrough the guidance of trusted adults.
“Goodwill has a long history of helpingpeople find work,” said President and CEORichard Carlson. “A crucial part of that ismaking sure that families are strong.GoodGuides can help keep youth who areat-risk get on the right path, away fromtrouble, and toward a better future.”
The GoodGuides program is madepossible through a two-year, $299,723 grantto Goodwill Industries of West Michigan.The funds are part of a $19.1 million awardto Goodwill Industries International fromthe U.S. Department of Justice anddispersed to 56 independent Goodwillagencies around the country.
The overall goal of GoodGuides is to helpyouth build skills and career plans throughstructured and supportive relationships withadult mentors. It targets youths between theages of 12 and 17 who are at-risk fordropping out of school; facing legal troubles;or are at-risk for delinquency due to issuessuch as abuse, disability, drug or alcoholdependence, or gang membership.
“The career development and preparationcomponent makes this mentoring programunique,” said Program Manager Kelly Adler.“It also provides support services toencompass the families of these youth.”
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Why mentor?“I have looked forwardto serving as a mentor toa young person from anat-risk situation for along time. Mentoring issomething I envisionedmyself doing when mylife slowed down a little;someday when I hadmore time. I finallydecided that life is nevergoing to slow down andthat there was no timelike the present to begingiving back to thecommunity where I havespent my professionalcareer working with, andon behalf of, childrenand young adults.
I want to participatein the GoodwillGoodGuides mentoringprogram because I wasgreatly influenced byseveral significant adultsin my youth. I’m notsure I would have hadthe opportunity toexperience thewonderful career I amhaving without thosesignificant adults.I can be of support andinfluence to a youth inMuskegon County whois in an at-risk situation.It is the right thingto do.” �
Dr. Cindi SmithDirector of SpecialEducationFruitport, Oakridge,Orchard View, andRavenna Schools
Youth mentoring program launched
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StoresDonations acceptedat all locations
Allendale5269 Lake Michigan Drive
Allendale, MI 49401
616-895-1851
Fremont1422West Main Street
Fremont, MI 49412
231-924-3493
Grand Haven1112 Robbins Road
Grand Haven, MI 49417
616-844-2229
Holland North393 East Lakewood Boulevard
Holland, MI 49424
616-393-0383
Holland South1180Washington Avenue
Holland, MI 49423
616-393-6377
Ludington4781 West US-10
Ludington, MI 49431
231-843-0003
Manistee282 12th Street
Manistee, MI 49660
231-723-3402
Muskegon Superstore1934 East Sherman Boulevard
Muskegon, MI 49444
231-830-8607
Newaygo8143 Mason Drive
Newaygo, MI 49337
231-652-2306
North Muskegon1169Whitehall Road
North Muskegon, MI 49445
231-744-1215
Norton Shores1484 Ellis Road
Muskegon, MI 49444
231-798-2817
Roosevelt Park950W. Norton Avenue
Muskegon, MI 49441
231-733-2989
WhitehallWhite Lake Centre
3353 Underwood Drive
Whitehall, MI 49461
231-893-0593
As Close As Your Computer
Goodwill Industries is benefittingfrom a partnership with Jo-AnnFabric and Craft Stores —
a leading national specialtyretailer of crafting, decorating,and sewing products. Jo-Annis donating all of its clearancemerchandise to Goodwillagencies nationwide, valued atapproximately $7 million annually.
“This year, with more job seekerscoming to us for help than ever before, thereis an increase in demand. We need moredonations to fund services, and we arethrilled by the support from Jo-Ann,” saidPresident Richard Carlson. “The revenuefrom Jo-Ann’s donations goes towardfunding our employment programs thatstrengthen communities and families, andpromote independence and dignity forpeople who need it most.”
The donations to Goodwill include homeaccessories, craft supplies, seasonal items,and more. There are two Jo-Ann stores in
Goodwill and Levi’s partner toencourage donatingIn January, Goodwill and Levi’s launched a “Care Tag forOur Planet” initiative to divert billions of pounds ofunwanted clothing from landfills.
For a limited time, Levi’s jeans feature a sewn-in care tagthat encourages owners to donate their jeans to Goodwillwhen they are no longer needed — an excellent reminderthat unwanted clothing can have a new life when donatedto Goodwill.
“The simple act of donating your used Levi’s jeans toGoodwill helps to reduce the approximately 23.8 billion pounds of clothing and textilesthat go into U.S. landfills each year,” said President and CEO of Goodwill IndustriesInternational, Jim Gibbons.
This unique partnership is the first of its kind to encourage donation as a way to extendthe life cycle of clothing and textiles and reduce the environmental impact of caring forclothing.
“Our research shows that the greatest opportunities for reducing environmental impacthappens after consumers take their jeans home,” said President of Levi Strauss, RobertHanson. “That is why we’re excited to partner with Goodwill to let people know that theyhave a huge role in the climate change impact of their clothes. Together we hope toinspire people to wash in cold water, line dry, and donate unwanted clothing and othertextiles to Goodwill.” �
Jo-Ann Fabricinitiates partnership
Goodwill Industries of West Michigan’sterritory — one in Holland and the other inMuskegon — that collect and donate theirclearance items to Goodwill.
“The quality of the merchandise has beenphenomenal,” said Retail OperationsDirector James Cherney. “The items fly offour shelves. The staff at both Jo-Annlocations have been really great to work with.We are so appreciative of their generoussupport of Goodwill’s mission and the localcommunities we both serve.” �
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Presented with the opportunity tocustom create, produce, and package abirdfeeder for a large national retailer,
Whitehall Products President and CEO BradBruns wasn’t sure they could meet the largevolume by the necessary completion date.On top of that, the extra labor needed toproduce the feeder within such a tightdeadline would not make the projecteconomically viable and Bruns wasreluctantly prepared to outsource theproject overseas.
Whitehall Purchasing Manager JeremySantose suggested contracting with GoodwillIndustrial Services. Bruns was skeptical, butagreed to give Goodwill a try.
Using Goodwill workers to handle thetime-consuming task of assembling andpackaging the feeder allowed WhitehallProducts to focus on what they do best —produce beautiful, custom cast products.
“If not for Goodwill, the whole thingwould have had to be produced overseas,”Bruns said. “Enlisting Goodwill workersproved to be beneficial to our ownemployees, as the additional volume createdmore work in our foundry, cleaning, andpainting areas. We were able to keep ourcasting work local and keep the job 100% inMuskegon County.”
Within six weeks, the project wascomplete and the order successfully shipped.The feeders sold so well, the retailer placedanother order andWhitehall Products plansto enlist Goodwill again.
“I was pleasantlysurprised. Goodwill was ableto quickly adapt to a changingproduction schedule and meetour deadline,” Bruns said. “Theirattention to detail was evidencedby the quality of work.”
Goodwill Industrial Services provides awide range of quality support manufacturingservices for area manufacturers andbusinesses. Companies faced withfluctuating workforces and tight deadlines
often find Goodwill tobe a cost-effectivealternative to hiringtemp workers oroutsourcing out of thecountry.
Whitehall Productsmanufacturers fineaccents for the homeand garden, includingan extensive line ofpersonalized homeaddress plaques,
mailboxes, birdbaths, birdfeeders, sundials,and more. For more information:www.whitehallproducts.com �
Brad Bruns holds the birdfeederassembled and packaged byGoodwill Industrial Services.
Whitehall Products enlists Goodwill workers
GoodwillI N D U S T R I A L
S E R V I C E S
• light industrial• parts assembly• sorting / collating• packaging• labeling• inspection• heat-sealing• poly-bagging•mailing services• custom projects• and more
Whyoutsource?Save TimeSave MoneySave SpaceMeet DeadlinesReduce HassleEnjoy FlexibilityEliminate Worry
(231) 722-7871ext. 228
“If not forGoodwill,the wholething wouldhave had to beproducedoverseas.”
—Brad Bruns,Whitehall ProductsPresident and CEO
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Goodwill=Green
Donate to Goodwill
Recycle your computer
At Goodwill, going green is nothing new. For over 100 years, Goodwill Industries has beenreusing, repurposing, and recycling the things people no longer want.Founded on a business model of selling donated clothing and other household items, these
goods stay out of the waste stream, reducing our collective carbon footprint. It’s a cycle thatextends the life of usable items, while earning revenue for Goodwill’s mission-based programs.
Divert toxic e-wasteDid you know there is a FREE, easy, and environmentallyresponsible way to get rid of your unwanted computer?Simply drop it off any Goodwill Store and DonationCenter drive-thru at any time throughout the year. Weaccept any brand in any condition.Goodwill Industries and Dell, Inc. are partners in
Reconnect, a statewide computer recycling and reuseprogram. Older, obsolete computers are taken apart (or“demanufactured”) by Goodwill workers. The parts aresorted and recycled responsibly.Newer, working computers arerefurbished and resold with theproceeds funneling back into
workers’wages.
Benefits of the program:• FREE service to the community• diverts significant toxicelectronic waste from landfills• provides “green” jobs andpaychecks to persons withdisabilities ordisadvantages Fast, easy, convenient
We have 13 Goodwill Store and DonationCenters throughout West Michigan toserve you. Each has a convenient donationdrive-thru where you will be assisted by aGoodwill attendant. Donations are tax-deductible. For a location nearest you, orto complete your donation receipt online,visitwww.goodwillwm.org
cla
Instethig
Insert your gently usedclothing and otherhousehold items andbring to Goodwill.
Goodwill=Green
reconnectpartnership.com
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Show your greennessAttention: businesses, schools,municipalities … let the communityknow you care. Contact Goodwillabout hosting a computer orgeneral donation drive. Wecan help you create a drivethat works for you. We’llbring our truck, carts,donation slips, arrangepickups, or whatever you need!
Call Gary at(231) 722-7871,ext. 251
Repurpose, reuse, reinventShopping at Goodwill is green?Whoknew? Being an eco-friendly shopperisn’t limited to buying items labeled“green” or “organic.” Extending the lifeof an item is a form of recycling too.Purchasing second-hand goods notonly diverts or delays its destination tothe landfill but it also reduces the need for moreresources to be used in making a new product.Crafty folks also love to shop at Goodwill to revamp
or completely reinvent items. Wool sweaters are rebornas blankets, hats, or felted braided rugs. Furniture canbe painted or refinished and new hardware added foran entirely new look. Simply updating a jacket with newbuttons can transform it.And shopping at Goodwill generates revenue to
support our mission of helping people find jobs so youdouble your karma points! It’s guilt-free shopping.
Every day, peoplelean out their closets,attics and basements.ead of throwing out theings you no longer need,give them to Goodwill,and we will sell orrecycle them.
In 2009, Goodwill Industriesof West Michigan:– diverted 10,926,425pounds of waste fromarea landfills
– demanufactured orrefurbished 867,189pounds of computer equipment
– generated $9.6 million in revenue,or 73% of our annual budget,through reuse and recycling
Don’t forgetEarth Day!
April 22, 2010
Thank you! to our recentdonation drive hosts:– Younkers– Girl Scouts– Muskegon Lumberjacks– Gerber Memorial Hospital– City of Holland– City of Grand Haven
Host a donation drive
Shop at Goodwill
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Goodwill graduatehonored in LansingGoodwill Industries graduate Antonio Battleis presented with an award at the 2010Michigan Works! Associations’ annualAlumni Celebration luncheon ceremony atthe Capitol in Lansing on January 26.Twenty-five outstanding individuals fromacross the state were honored for overcomingsignificant barriers and securing gainfulemployment. Antonio was selected as thebest success story from the Muskegon-Oceana Michigan Works! Consortium madeup of six Workforce Development Centers.
Featured inour Fall 2009newsletterfor hisparticipationin Goodwill’sSummerYouthProgramand workexperienceat ADACAutomotive, Antonio has since beenhired by the company as a regular employee.Congratulations, Antonio! �
Antonio is congratulated by State Representative Mary Valentine, State Senator Gerald VanWoerkom, andMichiganWorks! Board of Directors ChairWilliam Stanek.
Award received for NISH contractsGoodwill Industries of West Michigan received a Certificate of Achievementfor “outstanding performance” from NISH for its AbilityOne janitorialcontracts. NISH is a national nonprofit agency whose mission is to createemployment opportunities for people with severe disabilities by securingfederal contracts through the AbilityOne Program for its network ofcommunity-based, nonprofit agencies. Providing employment opportunities tomore than 40,000 people, the AbilityOne Program is the largest single sourceof employment for people who are blind or have other severe disabilities in theUnited States.
� commercial /officecleaning
� full-service hard floorcare
� professional carpetcleaning
� competitively priced� highly trained staff� supervised andquality assured
� fully licensed andinsured
� over 20 years ofexperience
environmentallypreferred cleaningand floor care
Free estimates:(231) 722-7871ext. 250
GetCleanwhileGoingGreen!
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Newweb sitelaunched!
New features addvalue and save timeGoodwill recently launched anew and improved web sitewith additional features.
An expanded “What’s New”section that begins on thehomepage, continues toarchived stories on underlyingpages, and lets visitors findimmediate news. For furthernews updates, guests to the sitecan navigate the right handcolumn icons to sign up forGoodwill’s e-newsletter orbecome a fan of Goodwill’sFacebook page.
The Goodwill “JobApplication” section, accessedby an icon in the same column, allowsvisitors to scan for jobs by title and location,apply for jobs online, and submit résumés.
The new “Donation Calculator andReceipt Form” is sure to please donors.Local web developer, Qonverge customprogrammed the feature that allows donorsto simply enter the number of items beingdonated by type (i.e. men’s sweater, tablelamp, etc.) and by condition (good, better,or best) on to the calculator form. At theclick of the “submit” button, a donationreceipt is produced with all the items listedand a total of the estimated value shown.
The donation receipt can then be printedout for signature by a Goodwill attendantwhen donating at any of Goodwill’sconvenient 13 donation drive-thrus.
Using a content management systemprogrammed by Qonverge, the site can bemanaged by Goodwill and updated on amore regular basis. The site was designed byHettenbach Graphic Design of Spring Lake.
“Goodwill has so many differentcustomer groups — shoppers, donors,program participants, business partners, jobseekers — and the site was designed with allof them in mind. The goal was to create asite where visitors can easily find theinformation they need,” said MarketingDirector Liz Witzler. “We hope weaccomplished that.” �
DonationCalculator andReceipt Formallows you toauto-computethe estimatedvalue of yourdonations andprint a receiptfor your taxrecords.
A LittleGoodwillGoes aLongWay
Donatedmerchandise
Generatessales
90% of fundsgo to train Sue
Sue gets a job
SueSuper
visor
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Enclosed is my contribution of: $________ (Gifts are tax-deductible by law.)
�� Check (Please make checks payable to Goodwill Industries of West Michigan.)
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SIGNATURE: _________________________________________________________________________
This is an: �� Individual gift or �� Business gift
NAME: ______________________________________________________________________________
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SPRING 2010 NEWSLETTER
Please donate to GoodwillYour financial gift helps support our mission of helping people find jobs.
Thank you!
Answer 10 questions in10 minutes to shape thenext 10 years! In March, more than 130 million addressesreceived a 2010 Census form in the mail.This data will affect how more than $400billion in federal funding is distributed andwill frame the future of our country and ourcommunity for the next 10 years.
During Census 2000, the mailparticipation rate was 72 percent as of theApril 2000 cut-off. About $85 million issaved for every one percent increase in mailparticipation. For these and many otherreasons, Goodwill encourages everyone’sparticipation in the census.
Here’s what you should knowabout the 2010 Census:
It’s easy.One of the shortest censusforms in history, the 2010 Census form asks10 questions and takes about 10 minutes tocomplete.
It’s important. Census data are usedto reapportion seats in Congress and ensureproper district representation in state andlocal governments. Information from thecensus helps determine locations for child-care and senior centers, new roads, hospitals,schools, and community centers.
It’s safe. By law, the U.S. CensusBureau cannot share respondents’ answerswith anyone, including other federalagencies and law enforcement entities.
If you haven’t done so already, pleasecomplete the form as soon as it arrives andreturn it in the postage-paid return envelope.Census workers will visit households that donot return forms to take the count in person.
Don’t forget! Mail in your 2010 Census form
CustomStaffingSolutionsTo MeetYour Needs� Temporary � Temp-to-Hire � Direct Hire
No fees or waiting periods for permanent hire!
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� Lumberjacks Goodwill NightFans of Goodwill and fans of the MuskegonLumberjacks united on February 20 for aspecial “Goodwill Night” during the Jacksbattle against the FlintGenerals. Goodwillvolunteers were on site tocollect donations andhand out buy-one-get-one-free ticket vouchersgenerously donated by the Lumberjacks.
“The Lumberjacks partnership withGoodwill is another avenue for us to giveback to the community and to help WestMichigan get back to work,” saidLumberjacks co-owner Stacey Patulski.
� Goodwillparticipates inAlcoa eventGoodwill wasinvited to speak atAlcoa-Howmet’sweek-long “Makean Impact” community event February 1-5.Goodwill Industrial Services InterimDirector Michael Crane presented a series ofPowerPoint lectures on the hazards ofelectronic waste and Goodwill’s freecomputer recycling service, Reconnect, inpartnership with Dell.
“The event was an excellent opportunityfor people to learn about the specific waysthey themselves can make a difference,”Crane said. “Donating your computer toGoodwill is a really easy thing anyone cando, and they can feel confidentit will be recycled responsibly.”
To find out more ways toreduce your carbon footprint,visit: www.alcoa.pewclimate.org
Mark yourcalendar!
Goodwill BoothNewaygo Home &Garden ShowNewaygo MiddleSchool
Donation DriveMacatawa Bank 701 Maple Avenue,Holland
GoodwillIndustries WeekCelebration Sale
Donation DriveHope College,Holland
Goodwill B2BBoothLakeshore Business Expo,Trillium BanquetCenter, Spring Lake
ComputerDonation DriveMayfestMuskegonCommunity College
� Younkersdonations boostinventoriesThe Younkers annualGoodwill Spring SaleEvent held March 10-24 always incentivizesthe community tobegin their springcleaning a little early.This is a great boost toGoodwill storeinventories after theFebruary donation doldrums.
“Year after year, we receive wonderful,high-quality donations through the sale,”said Retail Operations Director JamesCherney. “Donors get a 20% off Younkerscoupon, and Goodwill shoppers have moreto choose from. We can’t thank Younkersenough for their ongoing partnership andsupport of our mission.”
A special thanks also to Logan’sRoadhouse for again offering freeappetizer coupons to anyone whodonated.
Shopgoodwillsells BernadelviolinLocal WestMichiganshopgoodwill.comonline auction store just sold its highestpriced item to date — a very old-lookingBernardel violin with case for $5,001.
“Despite its somewhat dilapidatedcondition, the violin generated a lot ofbidding activity and was ultimately sold andshipped to its new owner in Washingtonstate,” said shopgoodwill team memberJamey Keena.
Shopgoodwill.com is the first and onlyonline auction site created, owned, andoperated by a nonprofit. Goodwill agenciesacross the country collectively post and sellitems on this consistently top-rated site.Proceeds from items posted locally aredirected back into Goodwill Industries ofWest Michigan’s mission.
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Good Bites
VOLUNTEER
271 East Apple Avenue
Muskegon, MI 49442
Please help keep ourrecords up to date!Is your name and mailing
address correct? Please e-mail,
fax, or phone your changes to
LaWanda Brown:
fax (231) 728-6408,
phone (231) 722-7871 x229
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This newsletter was printedusing vegetable-based ink andrecycled paper.
R E T U R N S E R V I C E R E Q U E S T E D
Volunteer today and help empoweryouth in your community! As a GoodGuide mentor, you will:� Help prepare youth for good jobs and careers� Empower young people to make positive decisions� Contribute to the well-being and capabilities of youth� Offer inspiration and hope to youth in your community� Experience the joy of volunteering and making adifference in the lives of others
Contact Kelly Adler (231) 722-7871, ext. [email protected]
Become aGoodwill®GoodGuidesSM
Mentor!
