Garden Room at Goodwill To Host Open House
WHO: Garden Room at Goodwill representatives including: Director of Special Projects Kristen Bostick and Event Coordinators Grace Ramirez and Sandy Martinez; Vendors including: Crème De La Crème; Jade Special Events, J. Black Productions, DJ Smooth ‘B’; Candy Occasionz Candy Buffets; Thornhill Catering; L-Photography; Summers Bartending
WHAT: The Garden Room at Goodwill Fort Worth will host an open house and vendor show to help individuals who are planning a wedding or event learn more about their venue and meet face to face with vendors on-site.
Like Goodwill’s retail locations, all proceeds from Garden Room rentals go to support Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth’s mission of providing education, training and career services for people with disabilities or other barriers to employment.
This open house is free and open to the public. Learn more about the Garden Room at Goodwill at www.gardenroomatgoodwillfw.org.
WHEN: Friday, March 1, 2013
5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth – Garden Room
4005 Campus Drive
Fort Worth, Texas 76119
(817) 332-7866
WHY: Goodwill is a non-profit leader in providing education, training and career services for people with disabilities, such as physical or mental disabilities, lack of education or work experience and homelessness. Last year, Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth helped place thousands of people in jobs.
Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth, Inc.’s 19 retail locations provide not only affordable goods and services, but also jobs for those in need and revenue to support Goodwill’s charitable mission. Goodwill also provides Tarrant County with seven career centers, equipped with job-search experts, computers, Internet access and telephones. Goodwill believes that work has the power to transform lives by building self-confidence, independence, creativity, trust and friendships. Everyone deserves this chance. For more information on Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth, please visit www.goodwillfortworth.org.
Fort Worth Brahmas Donate Books to Goodwill Grapevine Facility
FORT WORTH, TEXAS (February 15, 2013) – The Fort Worth Brahmas donated books collected at a recent book drop off to Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth on Thursday, Feb. 14.
Brahmas players Phil Fox and Dan Barnes delivered the books during a Valentine’s Day reception at the organizations’ Northeast Tarrant Business Opportunities Center. The players had a meet and greet with some of Goodwill’s mentally and physically disabled contracts employees.
Every year the Fort Worth Brahmas host a book drop off at one or more of their games. The books are then donated to a charity of the players’ choice.
Goodwill will sell the books in their retail stores and online at Fort Worth eBooks through the Amazon Marketplace. All sales proceeds go to support Goodwill’s mission of providing jobs and job training for individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment.
HARRIET HARRAL PRESENTED WITH FIRST WILL A. COURTNEY AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE
Fort Worth, Texas (December 12, 2012) – Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth is pleased to announce that local Goodwill board member, Harriet Harral, was presented with the first Will A. Courtney Award for Outstanding Service at the Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth Annual Holiday Board and Staff Luncheon on Tuesday, December 11.
The Courtney award was created to honor individuals who have made a significant impact on Goodwill and the people they serve through outstanding service. Named after Goodwill Fort Worth’s own Will Courtney, a shining example of service to Goodwill since 1964, this award is presented only when merited by a highly-deserving individual. Individuals who receive the Courtney award are those who have left an indelible mark on Goodwill through their selfless and ongoing service, and therefore have impacted thousands of lives through the services of Goodwill.
Harral has served Goodwill since 1987. Her service on the Goodwill Board of Directors has included the posts of President, Immediate Past President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer; as well as service on countless Goodwill Board committees. Her leadership on the Goodwill Board of Directors brought to a successful conclusion a $6 million capital funds campaign. She led Goodwill through a change to a broader, more diverse client base; developed Welfare to Work programs; established Computer Works; developed the first One-Stop Career Center in collaboration with the City of Arlington; and oversaw Goodwill’s expansion into Weatherford with a new retail store.
About Will A. Courtney Will A. Courtney has served on the Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth Board of Directors since 1964 and was director of the Goodwill Industries International Foundation for a total of 11 years. Courtney is well-known for his fundraising capabilities, spearheading an $8.5 million Capital Campaign that was used to fund the construction of several local Goodwill facilities. Courtney was named a Goodwill Industries International (GII) Emeritus Board Member in 2012 due to his selfless contribution of time and talent to Goodwill Industries on a local, national and international level.
DONATE TO GOODWILL BEFORE THE DECEMBER 31 TAX DEADLINE
Use Donation Impact Calculator to See How Your Donations Change Lives
Fort Worth, Texas (December 11, 2012) — As the tax deadline for donations quickly approaches, Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth is asking the community to help make a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities or other barriers to employment, while potentially saving money on their taxes. The tax deadline for 2012 donations is Dec. 31.
Goodwill Industries International launched an online Donation Impact Calculator to help consumers quickly and easily determine the social and environmental benefits of their donations. For example, one bicycle, one coat and one DVD provides a person with one hour of on-the-job training, one working computer provides 5.3 hours of career counseling and six shirts and two pairs of jeans provide one hour of a job search class. Find out what your donations can do at http://donate.goodwill.org/.
“Goodwill puts 92 cents of every dollar earned by the sale of donated goods back into programs and services that help the Fort Worth community,” said David Cox, Goodwill’s senior vice president of retail sales and marketing. “Through education, training and career services, we help more than 35,000 local individuals with disabilities or other barriers to work gain independence each year. We change lives through the power of work.”
Consumers already have a strong desire to donate and help others. According to a survey from Goodwill, nearly two-thirds (62 percent) of consumers donate to support causes they believe in. Despite their generosity, seven in 10 (71 percent) admit on occasion they’ve chosen not to donate their unwanted gently used clothing.
In fact, for every one article of clothing donated, consumers have at least 30 more articles of clothing ready to be donated. According to the online Donation Impact Calculator, donating 30 articles would fund more than four hours of a job search class for one person. If just 1,000 people each donated 30 items, 1,000 community members would each receive more than four hours of a job search class.
To find the nearest donation station and general donation information, please visit www.goodwillfortworth.org.
GOODWILL FORT WORTH TO GIVE BACK THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
19 Area Retail Stores to Accept Donations to the I Can Still Shine Program
FORT WORTH, Texas (November 19, 2012) – Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth announced today that it will hold its 2nd annual holiday clothing and toy drive, benefitting the I Can Still Shine organization.
Goodwill customers can purchase and donate clothes or toys; or make monetary donations to I Can Still Shine at all 19 Goodwill Fort Worth store locations between November 19 and December 3. I Can Still Shine is a supportive haven for women from all walks of life and their children, with no exceptions. Instead of victimization, domestic violence and drug abuse, the I Can Still Shine program offers safety, anonymity and protection.
Goodwill encourages shoppers to purchase items at Goodwill, and then donate the clothing and toy items to the I Can Still Shine drive. “Last year, most shoppers bought items from Goodwill, then donated them right back,” said David Cox, Goodwill’s Senior Vice President of Retail Sales and Marketing. “By doing this, customers were benefitting two causes: Goodwill and I Can Still Shine.”
“The revenue generated from purchases at Goodwill retail stores supports job training and placement programs for people with disabilities or other barriers to employment,” said Cox. “So when you shop at Goodwill, you get great bargains and you support our community.”
GOODWILL’S DEALS GET EVEN BETTER WITH 50% OFF SALE THIS BLACK FRIDAY
WHERE: 19 Fort Worth area Goodwill stores including locations in Arlington, Bedford, Burleson, Cleburne, Denton, Fort Worth, Haltom City, Hurst, Keller, Lake Worth, Watauga and Weatherford (http://www.goodwillfortworth.org/stores/find-a-goodwill-store/)
WHAT: Once all the typical crack-of-dawn sales at department stores have ended and customers are ready to find a real bargain, Goodwill will offer 50 percent off every item* in all 19 Fort Worth-area locations, including the GW Boutique in Keller, from noon to 3 p.m.
The revenue generated from Goodwill stores goes to support job training and placement programs for people with disabilities and other barriers to employment. So when you shop at Goodwill, you get great bargains and support our community by helping fund Goodwill’s mission
(*Some exclusions apply. Sale not valid on new goods/purple tag items. Please see cashier for details.)
WHEN: Friday, November 23, 2012
12 p.m. – 3 p.m.
WHY: Goodwill is a non-profit leader in providing education, training and career services for people with disabilities, such as mental or emotional disabilities, lack of education or work experience and homelessness. Last year, Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth helped place thousands of people in jobs.
Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth, Inc.’s 19 retail locations provide not only affordable goods and services, but also jobs for those in need and revenue to support Goodwill’s charitable mission. Goodwill also provides Tarrant County with seven career centers, equipped with job-search experts, computers, Internet access and telephones. Goodwill believes that work has the power to transform lives by building self-confidence, independence, creativity, trust and friendships. Everyone deserves this chance. For more information on Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth, please visit www.goodwillfortworth.org.
HOLIDAY LIGHTS SHOW FEATURING MORE THAN TWO MILLION LIGHTS SET FOR NOVEMBER 21 – JANUARY 6, 2013
FORT WORTH, TX (October 2, 2012) – Gift of Lights, a holiday spectacular drive-thru show featuring more than two million LED lights, will open to the public November 21st and will run through January 6, 2013. Visitors will enjoy more than 600 unique and exciting holiday displays across 1.7 miles at Texas Motor Speedway (3545 Lone Star Circle, Fort Worth).
“The Gift of Lights is a labor of love and brings joy to thousands of kids and families,” said David Fred, CEO of Winterland, producer of Gift of Lights. “We work hard throughout the year to create a phenomenal show for the kids. It’s all worth it when we see the thousands of happy faces.”
Entering from Gate 8 at the Speedway, guests pay $20 per car Friday- Sunday, and Holidays and $15 per car Monday thru Thursday. Tickets are available at the gate or at Walgreens with proceeds benefiting Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth, as well as the Tarrant Area Food Bank.
Displays range from Santa Claus, carolers, toy drum, a nativity scene to reindeer flying school, and the Old Lady who lived in a shoe.
Guests can drive through the colorful displays Sunday – Thursday 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm and Friday – Saturday 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm. As each car reaches the end of the tour, visitors may opt to have a photo made with Santa, free on Sundays.
For more information visit, www.giftoflightstms.com or get updates via Facebook at www.facebook.com/TexasGiftofLights.
GOODWILL GIVES THANKS
Thanksgiving-Style Lunch for Homeless Veterans Set for Nov. 15
WHO: Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth’s Marketing Communications Manager Kristen Bostick; Department of Veterans Affairs’ John Purkey; student hair dressers from the Fort Worth Beauty School; and serving volunteers from Goodwill Fort Worth
WHAT: Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth has teamed with the Veterans Administration (VA) for the second year in a row to serve a complimentary Thanksgiving lunch and provide free hygiene kits to more than 70 homeless veterans. These individuals are part of a work program at the VA and are paid on a per piece rate.
Prior to the luncheon, the veterans will be treated to free haircuts, provided by the Fort Worth Beauty School. It’s Goodwill’s way of furthering their mission by giving back to these veterans in need and thanking them for their service to our country.
WHEN: Thursday, November 15, 2012
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
WHERE: Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth – Garden Room
4005 Campus Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76119
(817) 332-7866
WHY: Goodwill is a non-profit leader in providing education, training and career services for people with disabilities, such as physical or mental disabilities, lack of education or work experience and homelessness. Last year, Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth helped place thousands of people in jobs.
Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth, Inc.’s 19 retail locations provide not only affordable goods and services, but also jobs for those in need and revenue to support Goodwill’s charitable mission. Goodwill also provides Tarrant County with seven career centers, equipped with job-search experts, computers, Internet access and telephones. Goodwill believes that work has the power to transform lives by building self-confidence, independence, creativity, trust and friendships. Everyone deserves this chance. For more information on Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth, please visit www.goodwillfortworth.org.