Goodwill Fort Worth to Celebrate 25 Years in Weatherford
Posted on 11/8/2019Event to Include Tours of Free Job Resource Center WHO: Goodwill Fort Worth Vice President of Donated Goods & Retail Sales Rosemary Cruz; Vice President of Workforce Development Romney Guy; Regional Retail Director Sandy Smith
Goodwill Classic Golf Tournament to Be Held November 4
Posted on 11/1/2019WHO: More than 100 golfers, including former Texas Rangers greats Rafael Palmeiro, José Guzmán, Doyle Alexander, Leon Roberts and other former MLB players including President of the Major League Baseball Alumni Association Jack Lazorko; TV
Goodwill to Host Halloween Trick or Treating For S.T.A.R.S.
Posted on 10/31/2019WHO: More than 60 participants in Goodwill Fort Worth’s S.T.A.R.S. (Skills Training Achieves Results) program for adults with significant mental disabilities; 200 Goodwill Fort Worth employees. WHAT: Goodwill Fort Worth will host Halloween Trick or
Goodwill to Host Free Halloween Trunk or Treat in Hurst
Posted on 10/25/2019WHO: Open to the public; free giveaways from Fort Worth’s Danone; Goodwill Fort Worth’s Good to Go Home Pick Up Service; Goodwill Fort Worth’s North Texas Institute for Career Development; and photo opportunities with the
Goodwill Fort Worth Celebrates 70 Years of Service to Local Community
Posted on 10/24/2019WHO: Texas State Representative Nicole Collier; Texas State Senator Kelly Hancock; Tarrant County Precinct One Commissioner Roy Charles Brooks; Nick Stanley on behalf of U.S. Congresswoman Kay Granger; Anne Hagan on behalf of U.S. Congressman
Goodwill to Host Hiring Event for Loews Hotel & Texas Live!
Posted on 10/18/2019WHO: Open to all job seekers WHAT: Goodwill Fort Worth’s Lamar Job Resource Center will host a hiring event with 85+ available positions at Loews Hotel and Texas Live! A variety of restaurant, bar and
Goodwill to Host Hiring Event with 9 Area Employers Hiring for 400+ Positions
Posted on 10/18/2019WHO: Open to all job seekers WHAT: Goodwill Fort Worth’s Job Resource Center will host a hiring event with 400+ available positions at Aguilar Special Events, Employee Solutions, Family Dollar, Fusion Logistics, Labor Works, Lowe’s,
Goodwill Fort Worth Hires Director of Finance and Accounting
Posted on 8/22/2019FORT WORTH, TEXAS (August 22, 2019) – Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth, Inc. announced today that Kimberly Casarez has been hired as director of finance and accounting. In this position, Casarez will administer and direct
Goodwill Fort Worth to Sell Crafts and Supplies to Teachers for Just .49 Cents per Pound
Posted on 8/6/2019FORT WORTH, TEXAS (August 6, 2019) – Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth, Inc. announced today that the Goodwill Outlet, located at 4005 Campus Drive in Fort Worth, will host a teacher surplus sale on Saturday,
Project Goodwill Raises More Than $30K
Posted on 7/22/2019FORT WORTH, TEXAS (July 22, 2019) – Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth, Inc. recently hosted Project Goodwill, a fashion show, design competition and fundraiser gala supporting the mission of the nonprofit. The 2019 event raised
Goodwill Fort Worth Names Director of Human Resources
Posted on 7/11/2019FORT WORTH, TEXAS (July 11, 2019) – Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth, Inc. announced today that Kim Perkins has been promoted to Director of Human Resources. In her new role, Perkins will be responsible for
Goodwill Fort Worth Opens 25th Area Retail Store
Posted on 6/27/2019FORT WORTH, TEXAS (June 27, 2019) – Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth, Inc. announced today that the organization will open its 25th area retail store on Friday, June 28, 2019. The 10,604 sq. ft. retail
Goodwill Joins White House Hiring Event to Connect Second-Chance Individuals With Opportunities
Posted on 6/17/2019FORT WORTH, TEXAS (June 17, 2019) – Goodwill Industries International joined key stakeholders and partners on June 13 at the White House to promote connecting second-chance individuals, who are benefiting from early release under provisions
Goodwill Fort Worth Names Director of Employment & Virtual Training Programs
Posted on 6/4/2019FORT WORTH, TEXAS (June 4, 2019) – Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth, Inc. announced today that Renaldo Williams has been promoted to Director of Employment and Virtual Training Programs. In this position, Williams will be
Goodwill Fort Worth To Open 24th Area Retail Store
Posted on 5/16/2019FORT WORTH, TEXAS (May 16, 2019) – Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth, Inc. announced today that the organization will open its 24th area retail store on Monday, May 20, 2019. This will be the fifth
Goodwill Fort Worth and Dallas Public Library Join to Help Public and Private Nonprofits Win Grant Funding
Posted on 4/1/2019FORT WORTH, Texas (April 1, 2019)—Nonprofits of all kinds need grant funding to do their work, but competition for grant dollars is fierce. To help nonprofits win the grants they need, Goodwill Industries of Fort
Project Goodwill Challenges Aspiring Fashionistas to Create Looks from Unconventional Materials
Posted on 3/27/2019WHO: Aspiring fashion designers from the community ranging from high school students and college fashion design students to professional designers /crafters; 350+ gala attendees; Fashion show judges: Joe Allen Brown, Professor of Theatre Arts at
Maji Francis Named Purchasing Director
Posted on 3/14/2019FORT WORTH, TEXAS (March 14, 2019) – Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth, Inc. announced today the hire of Majayka “Maji” Francis as Purchasing Director. In this position, Francis will be responsible for oversight of supply
Goodwill Classic Golf Tournament to be Held November 5
Posted on 11/5/2018WHO: Honorary Tournament Chair Eddie Robinson, former Major League Baseball first baseman, scout, coach and front office executive of the 1940s-1980s; More than 100 golfers, including several former MLB players, TV personality and Blazing Saddles
Goodwill to Host Halloween Trick or Treating for S.T.A.R.S. Participants
Posted on 10/31/2018WHO: More than 60 participants in Goodwill Fort Worth’s S.T.A.R.S. (Skills Training Achieves Results) program for adults with significant mental disabilities; 200 Goodwill Fort Worth employees WHAT: Goodwill Fort Worth will host Halloween Trick or
Goodwill Fort Worth Announces Promotion
Posted on 10/25/2018FORT WORTH, TEXAS (October 25, 2018) – Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth, Inc. announced today the promotion of Cyndi Gomez to Director of Information Systems. In her new position, Gomez will oversee Goodwill Fort Worth’s
Goodwill Fort Worth Empowers Workers With Disabilities to Reach Their Goals
Posted on 9/26/2018Goodwill Joins Department of Labor to Mark National Disability Employment Awareness Month FORT WORTH, TEXAS (September 26, 2018) – This October, Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth highlights the contributions of American workers with disabilities during
Goodwill Fort Worth to Host Halloween Costume Pop Up Shop at Hangman’s House of Horrors
Posted on 9/19/2018WHO: Open to the public* WHAT: Halloween is Goodwill’s favorite holiday and on Saturday, October 13 from 8 p.m. – midnight, Goodwill Fort Worth will host a Good Pop: The Pop Up Shop event at
Goodwill Fort Worth Announces Promotion
Posted on 9/10/2018FORT WORTH, TEXAS (September 10, 2018) – Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth, Inc. announced today the promotion of Joy Jamerson to Director of Educational Programs. In her new position, Jamerson will oversee educational programs for
Goodwill Fort Worth to Host Open House for Digital Career Accelerator
Posted on 9/6/2018New initiative, funded by Google, will help Fort Worth area residents advance their careers WHO: Free and open to the public WHAT: Goodwill Fort Worth will host an open house and tour of their
Goodwill Fort Worth to Celebrate Grand Reopening of Denton Store
Posted on 8/31/2018Event to Include Ribbon Cutting & Tours of New Free Job Resource Center WHO: Denton Mayor Chris Watts, Denton City Council Members Gerard Hudspeth and Kelly Briggs; Goodwill Fort Worth President & CEO David
Goodwill Fort Worth Hires Two, Promotes Three
Posted on 8/6/2018FORT WORTH, TEXAS (August 6, 2018) – Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth, Inc. announced today the promotion of Kristen Bostick to regional director of educational programs and business partnerships, Alyssa Grant to controller, and Marc
Goodwill Fort Worth Opens Two New Attended Donation Centers
Posted on 7/30/2018FORT WORTH, TEXAS (July 30, 2018) – Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth, Inc. announced today that the nonprofit opened two new attended donation centers on Friday, July 27 in Fort Worth. A 1,200 sq.
Goodwill Fort Worth Announces New CFO
Posted on 7/24/2018FORT WORTH, TEXAS (July 24, 2018) – Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth, Inc. announced today the promotion of Greg Hutchins to chief financial officer (CFO) for the nonprofit. Hutchins assumed the role upon the retirement
Goodwill Fort Worth to Host Summer Programs for Youth With Disabilities
Posted on 6/15/2018FORT WORTH, TEXAS (June 15, 2018) – Goodwill Fort Worth is providing two summer programs for youth with disabilities to obtain workplace readiness training and even work experience. Summer Earn & Learn and Camp Independence
Project Goodwill Raises $46K for the Nonprofit
Posted on 5/31/2018FORT WORTH, TEXAS (May 31, 2018) – Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth, Inc. recently hosted Project Goodwill, a fashion show, design competition and fundraiser gala supporting the mission of the nonprofit. The 2018 event raised
Goodwill Fort Worth To Host Three Citywide Job Fairs in Arlington, Fort Worth & Denton
Posted on 5/10/2018WHO: Job Seekers in Arlington, Fort Worth and Denton; 30+ employers and resource providers at each fair WHAT: As North America’s leading nonprofit provider of job training, employment placement services and other community-based programs, Goodwill® is helping
Goodwill Fort Worth to Host Grantsmanship Training Course for Nonprofit and Government Grantseekers
Posted on 5/9/2018FORT WORTH, TEXAS (May 9, 2018) —Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth and the Dallas Public Library will co-host a Grantsmanship Training Program in Fort Worth, the week of June 4-8. Improve your ability to win
Project Goodwill Challenges Aspiring Fashionistas to Create Looks From Unconventional Materials
Posted on 4/26/2018WHO: 14 aspiring fashion designers from the community ranging from high school students and college fashion design students to professional designers /crafters; 300+ gala attendees; Fashion show judges: Joe Allen Brown, Professor of Theatre Arts at
Goodwill Fort Worth to Host Court in the Community
Posted on 4/9/2018WHO: Individuals with outstanding citations issued by the Fort Worth Municipal Court WHAT: The Fort Worth Municipal Court will conduct a Safe Harbor initiative at Goodwill Fort Worth’s headquarters, meaning residents may visit without fear of
Goodwill Fort Worth to Host Prom Pop Up Shop
Posted on 3/23/2018WHO: High school students seeking prom dresses and formal wear. WHAT: Goodwill Fort Worth will host a Good Pop: The Pop Up Shop event on Friday, March 23 from 4-8 p.m. at their Altamesa Blvd. location. Formal
Goodwill Fort Worth to Open New Attended Donation Center
Posted on 3/19/2018FORT WORTH, TEXAS (March 19, 2018) – Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth, Inc. announced today that the nonprofit will open a new attended donation center in a 1,410 sq. ft. leased space located at Western
Goodwill Fort Worth Announces 2018 Board of Directors
Posted on 3/1/2018FORT WORTH, TEXAS (March 1, 2018) – Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth, Inc. announced today the election of three new members to the nonprofit’s Board of Directors. Dianne Hawkins, Catherine Schmuck and Surnedra Simmons
GOODWILL FORT WORTH EARNS THREE-YEAR CARF ACCREDITATION
Posted on 1/9/2018FORT WORTH, TEXAS (January 9, 2018) – CARF International announced that Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth, Inc. has been accredited for a period of three years for its Community Integration (S.T.A.R.S.) and Employee Development Services
GOODWILL CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT RAISES $147,800 FOR PROGRAMS
Posted on 12/22/2017FORT WORTH, TEXAS (December 21, 2017) – Billed as a “Tournament of Excellence,” the Goodwill Classic golf tournament held on Monday, November 6 at the Ridglea Country Club North Course raised $147,800 to benefit Goodwill
GOODWILL FORT WORTH TO PROVIDE DIGITAL SKILLS TRAINING
Posted on 12/18/2017New initiative, funded by Google, will help Fort Worth area residents advance their careers FORT WORTH, Texas (December 18, 2017) — Google.org and Goodwill, the United States’ leading workforce development nonprofit, have announced the launch
Goodwill Classic Golf Tournament to Be Held November 6
Posted on 11/6/2017WHO: Honorary Tournament Chair Jeff Bland, past Sr. Director, Employee Relations at Radio Shack; More than 190 golfers and sponsors of the Goodwill Classic; Goodwill Board of Directors and staff members. WHAT: Billed as a “Tournament of
Goodwill to Host Halloween Trick or Treating for S.T.A.R.S. Participants
Posted on 10/31/2017WHO: More than 80 participants in Goodwill Fort Worth’s S.T.A.R.S. (Skills Training Achieves Results) program for adults with significant mental disabilities; 200 Goodwill Fort Worth employees WHAT: Goodwill Fort Worth will host Halloween Trick or Treating for
Goodwill Fort Worth to Host Job & Resource Fair
Posted on 10/17/2017WHO: 300+ individuals experiencing unemployment, homelessness or other barriers to employment; hiring employers interviewing and hiring on-the-spot, including: ABM Aviation, Contemporary Services Corporation, FedEx Ground, Packers Sanitation Services, Radisson Hotel and Staffmark; and social service
Goodwill Fort Worth Announces Promotion, New Hire
Posted on 10/10/2017FORT WORTH, TEXAS (October 10, 2017) – Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth, Inc. announced today the promotion of Marc Thompson to director of compliance and job resource centers and the new hire of Karmen
Goodwill S.T.A.R.S. Participants to Deliver Plants to Students
Posted on 10/3/2017S.T.A.R.S. To Deliver Plants to Alice Carlson Applied Learning Center for Outdoor Learning Garden WHO: 22 fourth grade students from Alice Carlson Applied Learning Center; 10 participants from Goodwill Fort Worth’s S.T.A.R.S. program; 8 members of
Goodwill Fort Worth to Host First Ever Texas Goodwill’s Talent Show
Posted on 9/15/2017WHO: Eight talent show acts from four Goodwill Industries organizations across Texas including Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth, Heart of Texas Goodwill Industries (Waco), Goodwill Industries of East Texas (Tyler) and Goodwill-West Texas (Abilene), as
Goodwill Fort Worth to Serve as Donation Site for Hurricane Harvey
Posted on 8/30/2017FORT WORTH, TEXAS (August 30, 2017) – Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth has partnered with the City of Fort Worth and Tarrant County Office of Emergency Management to be an official Hurricane Harvey relief donation
Goodwill to Donate Stuffed Animals to Fort Worth Police Department
Posted on 8/24/2017WHO: Fort Worth Police Department officer William Margolis and neighborhood police officers; Goodwill Fort Worth President & CEO David Cox, Safety & Loss Prevention VP Jeff Latimer and Safety & Loss Prevention Coordinator Brant Babb. WHAT:
Goodwill Fort Worth Purchases Land for 24th Area Retail Store, Expands Job Resource Center at Existing Location
Posted on 8/24/2017FORT WORTH, TEXAS (August 23, 2017) – Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth, Inc. announced today that the organization has purchased land to build its 24th area retail store. A 12,000 sq. ft. retail store
Goodwill to Host Back to School Pop-Up Shop at Unity One Credit Union’s Gear Up 4 School
Posted on 8/19/2017Goodwill to provide free uniforms for students K-8 WHO: 400 students and their families; Unity One Credit Union; Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth; Fort Worth ISD; United Way of Tarrant County; and Kona Ice. WHAT: Goodwill Fort
Goodwill’s Got Talent
Posted on 8/11/2017Goodwill Fort Worth to Host Talent Show for Employees WHO: 20 talent show acts featuring Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth employees and S.T.A.R.S. participants; 100 Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth staff, family and friends; Goodwill
Goodwill Fort Worth Goes For the Gold
Posted on 8/9/2017Processing Olympics to Feature 151 Employee Contestants in Seven Events WHO: 151 Goodwill Fort Worth employees representing 23 retail stores and 18 attended donation centers; Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth President and CEO David Cox; and
Goodwill to Honor Truck Driver and Son
Posted on 8/4/2017WHO: Romane Mays, South Hills High School 2017 graduate and TCU Community Scholar; Gina Casteal, Goodwill Truck Driver and mom to Romane; Nick Stanley, outreach director for Congresswoman Kay Granger; Goodwill Fort Worth staff. WHAT: Goodwill Fort
Goodwill Fort Worth CEO Honored With National Award
Posted on 6/27/2017FORT WORTH, TEXAS (June 27, 2017) – Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth, Inc. announced today that the organization’s president & CEO, David Cox, was honored by Goodwill Industries International (GII) for the development of Goodwill
Goodwill® Ranks #1 on Enso’s World Value Index for Second Year
Posted on 6/9/20172017 World Value Index report unveils people’s perceptions on 150 leading brands and their perceived value to the communities and audiences they serve FORT WORTH, Texas (June 9, 2017) — Goodwill, the leading nonprofit provider
Goodwill Fort Worth Wins Best Presentation Award in Brainshark’s 2017 Sharkie Awards
Posted on 6/8/2017FORT WORTH, TEXAS (June 7, 2017) — Goodwill Fort Worth, a not-for-profit leader in job training for individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment, was recognized for a “Best Presentation” award in the 2017 Sharkie
Goodwill Fort Worth Needs Your Donations
Posted on 5/22/2017FORT WORTH, TEXAS (May 22, 2017) – Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth, Inc. is calling for residents to donate their unwanted clothing, furniture and household items to the nonprofit. “The revenue generated from the sale
GreenWorks Learning Center Holds Ribbon Cutting & Open House
Posted on 5/17/2017FORT WORTH, TEXAS (May 17, 2017) – Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth, Inc. hosted a ribbon cutting and open house for GreenWorks Learning Center, a greenhouse located at Tarrant County Resource Connection.Goodwill received a $45,000
Goodwill Industries Week Celebrates 115 Years of Building Better Futures and Changing Lives
Posted on 5/8/2017FORT WORTH, TEXAS (May 8, 2017) – From May 7 – 13, Goodwill® Fort Worth is celebrating Goodwill Industries Week and will host a resource fair, job readiness training, an open house and job fair
Project Goodwill Challenges Aspiring Fashionistas to Create Looks from Unconventional Materials
Posted on 5/2/2017FORT WORTH, TEXAS (May 2, 2017) – Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth, Inc. hosted Project Goodwill, a fashion show, design competition and fundraiser gala supporting the mission of the nonprofit. Aspiring designers from the community
Goodwill Fort Worth Named Center of Excellence
Posted on 4/27/2017FORT WORTH, TEXAS (April 27, 2017) – Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth, Inc. announced today that the organization was honored by Goodwill Industries International (GII) as a Center of Excellence at the nonprofit’s spring conference
Goodwill Hosts Easter Hat Parade for S.T.A.R.S. Participants
Posted on 4/14/2017FORT WORTH, TEXAS (April 14, 2017) – On Friday, April 14, more than 80 participants in Goodwill Fort Worth’s S.T.A.R.S. (Skills Training Achieves Results) program for adults with significant mental disabilities participated in an Easter
Goodwill Fort Worth Announces Promotion, New Hire
Posted on 3/13/2017FORT WORTH, TEXAS (March 13, 2017) – Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth, Inc. recently announced the promotion of Shay Dial Johnson to vice president of community engagement, and the new hire of Liz Confiliano as
Goodwill to Host Graduation for FWISD CNA Students
Posted on 5/26/2016GOODWILL TO HOST GRADUATION FOR FWISD CNA STUDENTS O.D. Wyatt CNA Students to attend special graduation on May, 25th WHO: Goodwill Fort Worth President and CEO, David Cox; Goodwill Fort Worth Vice President Workforce
Goodwill Opens New Program for Disabled
Posted on 5/26/2016GOODWILL OPENS NEW PROGRAM FOR DISABLED Grand Opening for Goodwill S.T.A.R.S. Set for March 31st WHO: Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth’s President and CEO, David Cox; Goodwill Fort Worth Vice President GSS &STARS, Kimberly
GOODWILL TO HOST GOODWILL CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT
Posted on 10/23/2015WHO: Honorary Tournament Chair Tom Grieve, former Texas Ranger Hall of Fame outfielder and Rangers General Manager; Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth staff including President & CEO David Cox; Vice President Workforce Development Romney Guy; Vice
NORTH TEXAS INSTITUTE FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT TO HOLD GRADUATION CEREMONY FRIDAY, JULY 31
Posted on 7/31/2015WHO: 92 North Texas Institute for Career Development (NTI) and Work Adjustment Training Graduates; Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth staff including President & CEO David Cox; Vice President of Workforce Development, Romney Guy and J.R.
GOODWILL TO OFFER DONATION HOME PICKUP SERVICE, GOODtoGO
Posted on 7/25/2015Fort Worth, Texas (July 25, 2015) — Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth announced today that the company will now offer a donation home pickup service, GOODtoGO, for certain areas of Northeast Tarrant County, including Grapevine,
GOODWILL FORT WORTH TO OPEN 22nd AREA RETAIL STORE
Posted on 6/9/2015Fort Worth, Texas (June 9, 2015) — Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth, Inc. announced today that the organization will open its 22nd area store, located at 56 E. I-20 (Mansfield Highway) in Kennedale on Friday,
GOODWILL HIRES NEW VP OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Posted on 6/5/2015Fort Worth, Texas (June 5, 2015) — Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth, Inc. announced today that Romney Guy will server as a new vice president of workforce development. In this position, Guy will develop, implement,
GOODWILL FORT WORTH TO OPEN 21ST AREA RETAIL STORE
Posted on 4/30/2015Fort Worth, Texas (April 30, 2015) — Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth, Inc. announced today that the organization will open its 21st area store, and fourth Job Resource Center, located at 901 W. Lamar Blvd.
GOODWILL TO HOLD FIFTH ANNUAL PROM DRESS SALE APRIL 10
Posted on 3/23/2015Fort Worth, Texas (March 23, 2015) — Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth announced today that its fifth annual prom dress sale will be held April 10, 2015, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the
GOODWILL TO HOST “PROJECT GOODWILL” FASHION SHOW APRIL 30
Posted on 3/6/2015Fort Worth, Texas (March 3, 2015) — Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth, Inc. announced today that it will host “Project Goodwill,” a fashion competition in the style of “Project Runway.” Before the fashion show guests
GOODWILL OPENS WEATHERFORD JOB RESOURCE CENTER
Posted on 2/13/2015Fort Worth, Texas (February 13, 2015) — Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth, Inc. announced today that a new job resource center located at the Goodwill Fort Worth Weatherford store on 1801 South Main Street in