11 May Recipe For Renewal: Goodwill Call Helps Ailing Chef Amid Pandemic
Michael McDade’s life had already been changed by the COVID-19 pandemic, but when he awoke on the morning of March 22, his world actually looked different. ...
01 Apr From Homeless To Goodwill To Full-Time College Student: The Amazing Journey Of A Single Mom Of Five
For more than 15 years, Manika Ringo devoted her life to supporting her family. But she kept one dream for herself alive: Someday, she would graduate from high school....
20 Mar GOODWILL STORES CLOSED TEMPORARILY; MOST DONATION SITES OPEN
UPDATED April 16, 2020: Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee has closed all of its stores, outlets and Career Solutions centers across middle and west Tennessee for a period of at least 14 days — through April 5, 2020. ...
03 Mar Free Goodwill Program Helps Clients Stand Out During Job Interview
One in 25: That’s the average chance a job applicant has of receiving a call from a prospective employer. Those who get their foot in the door still face one or more interviews, and — if they are ultimately hired — the challenges of keeping...
28 Jan Goodwill Construction Training Program Provides Foundation For Careers
LaQuante Thomas says his temporary position cleaning beer kegs stunk. Literally. But getting laid off and job-hunting without success for a month was even worse. “We were depending on my girlfriend’s income, not having enough gas to get to work, having to ask people to help...
02 Dec OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEES, CLIENTS HONORED AT LUNCHEON
A man returning to work after a devastating motorcycle accident, a woman whose family battled mental illness and an immigrant from Egypt are among people whose inspiring stories of achievement were celebrated during Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee’s Impact Luncheon awards ceremony in Nashville Thursday. ...
02 Nov GOODWILL HONORS OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEES, CLIENTS, PARTNERS
A man recovering from a near-fatal illness, a young woman with autism and a man trying to find his way after years in prison were among people whose inspiring stories of achievement were celebrated during Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee’s Impact Luncheon...
21 Feb Goodwill Construction Program: Building Futures
Hammers pound, impact screwdrivers chatter and a circular saw shrieks. Smells of sawdust, paint and glue mingle in the air. A teacher paces around the workshop, shouting instructions and encouragement over the noise. ...
17 Nov 60th Anniversary Impact Luncheon Elevates Inspiring Stories
A young woman who lost her eyesight but found a renewed sense of purpose. A group of people with intellectual disabilities who inspire everyone around them. And a woman who is proving she can excel in what many consider a man’s field. These were among...
17 Nov Eight Makeup Tips for a Flawless Job Interview
The Goodwill Career Solutions Center in Antioch hosted a Job Readiness event attended by female Goodwill clients and employees at which makeup artist Jennifer Whitus demonstrated ways to make a good impression during a job interview. Here, she recaps some of her advice. ...
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