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We had a blast hosting Professor Virginia Wilcox’s Education class from Wesleyan College for our third annual "$10 Grab Bag Professional Dress Challenge" on August 20th! Students got creative, finding professional outfits with just $10. The styles were impressive, and our winner’s outfit was truly exceptional! 🎉 Big thanks to Professor Wilcox and all the students for making this event a success. Looking forward to next year! #DressOnABudget #ProfessionalStyle #WesleyanCollege #GoodwillEvent #ThriftyFashion

Discover your next career at the Augusta Fall Career and Resource Expo, presented by Goodwill of Middle Georgia & the CSRA. Join us on Monday, September 9, at 11 a.m. to connect with local employers and advance your career path. Employers and community resources scheduled to be on-site include Augusta Staffing Associates, Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, Richmond County School System, Wellstar Health System , COLUMBIA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, Auben Realty, Hyatt Place Augusta, Augusta, Georgia Government, Sevita, All Ways Caring, DayBreak Adult Care Services, Inc. (Aiken, SC), Waffle House, Sexual Assault Response Center, Golden Harvest Food Bank, GAP Ministries as well as career and education services through Goodwill, Job Connection, and Helms College . Booths still available! Visit https://lnkd.in/gXUVAMB7

Are you looking to connect with job seekers within your community? Don't miss the chance to discover new talent for your company at the Goodwill 2024 Fall Career and Resource Expo. Secure your booth now: https://lnkd.in/gXUVAMB7 #CareerFair #ResourceFair #JobSeekers

Spreading Back-to-School Joy in Macon! 🎒 On August 1st, Goodwill's Employee Advancement Team brought smiles to local students at Brookside Resource Center and the Salvation Army in Macon, GA. They donated backpacks filled with school supplies to ensure every child starts the year prepared. A heartfelt moment of community support! 💙 #BackToSchool #Goodwill #CommunitySupport #GoodwillCommunity

🎓 Did you know Goodwill owns and operates Helms College, right here in our community? We're beyond excited to celebrate the incredible achievements of our students at our upcoming graduations in Augusta on August 10 and Macon on August 13! 🎉 This year, our keynote speakers, Dr. Robert L. Williams and Kristine Furtaw , will inspire us all with their insights on leadership and service. Let's come together to congratulate our graduates as they embark on their bright futures! 🌟 #GoodwillHelmsCollege #Graduation2024 #BuildingFutures #CommunityImpact

We are excited to announce that Goodwill of Middle Georgia & CSRA has been selected for the 2024 Catalyst Grant Program by the Urban Institute and Microsoft Justice Reform Initiative! This grant will enable us to use data and technology to advance racial equity and reform within our criminal legal system. Through our Checks Over Stripes program, in partnership with the Office of the District Attorney for the Augusta Judicial Circuit and Vanderbilt Project on Prosecution Policy, we aim to reduce racial disparities and support young adults in building brighter futures. Learn more about this transformative initiative and its impact on our community at https://URBN.IS/4cld4bO

🌟 Making a Difference Beyond the Storefront! 🌟 Our Senior Vice President for Career Development, Leah Pontani, shares how Goodwill of Middle Georgia and the CSRA is transforming lives right here in our local communities through job training, education, and community engagement. It’s not just about retail—it’s about real change! ➡️ Watch now and see how you’re part of something bigger: https://lnkd.in/eTiZubxb #Goodwillworks #NewLives #MoreThanAStore

📅 Save the Date! Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Goodwill Gala on November 22, 2024! This year's theme is "Forces for Good," where we celebrate the heroes among us and make a lasting impact. Clay Murphey, Chair Emeritus of the Goodwill of Middle Georgia Board, will be honored for over 30 years of support and dedication to our mission. We are proud to recognize SBG Wealth Management as the presenting sponsor for this year's Goodwill Gala, whose generous support helps make this event possible. Your ticket price includes: 🍽️ All-you-can-enjoy food and drinks 🎵 Fantastic entertainment Dress code: Black tie optional, superhero glam encouraged! 🦸♂️ 🦸♀️ 🎟️ Secure your tickets today for a night of inspiration and support for Helms College scholarships and education initiatives. Don't miss this chance to be a force for good! 🔗 Purchase your tickets today at https://lnkd.in/dghxjGcJ #SaveTheDate #GoodwillGala2024 #ForcesForGood #GoodwillWorks

Thanks to the generous support of the Dollar General Literacy Foundation, we've received a grant of $9,915 aimed at enhancing our adult literacy programs. This funding will allow us to expand our GED and ESL initiatives across a 35-county area, providing crucial educational opportunities to non-native English speakers and many others. The Dollar General Literacy Foundation has demonstrated a strong commitment to literacy, contributing over $10.6 million this year alone to support programs nationwide, impacting millions since 1993. For more information about our GED or ESL programs, please reach out to Maria Mallar at mmallar@goodwillworks.org or visit https://lnkd.in/eVx-sS53.

Goodwill delivered 144 new pillows to Brookdale Resource Center, a local transitional housing facility. These pillows were purchased by our generous customers during a recent Pillow Donation Drive at Goodwill Retail Stores in Macon. The pillows will provide much-needed comfort to the center’s residents. Goodwill has partnered with Brookdale for over a year, offering career development, catered lunches, and a new monthly chapel service. Through our Good Samaritan program, Brookdale donates items from their donors, receiving vouchers in return for residents to shop with dignity at Goodwill. “Sharing these new pillows with Brookdale Resource Center is especially meaningful to me,” said Brandi Smith Hartness, Reg. Mgr. of Community Outreach, who organized the drive along with Christine Butler, VP of Retail Operations, Wanda Sinyard, Sr. Operations Manager, and the store managers. “A restful night’s sleep is important for everyone, and we are proud to offer this comfort to those in need.” Interested in volunteering? Visit https://lnkd.in/eDKmDGpb #GoodwillWorks #goodwilldonation #newlives