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FORT 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

WHO: 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

FORT 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

WHO: 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

WHO: 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

FORT 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 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

WHO: 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

FORT 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

New 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

Event 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

FORT 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

  FORT 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.

FORT 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

FORT 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

FORT 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

WHO:  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

FORT 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

WHO:  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

WHO:                   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

WHO:  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

FORT 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

  FORT 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

FORT 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

FORT 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

New 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

WHO:  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

WHO:  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

WHO: 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

  FORT 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

S.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

WHO:  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

FORT 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

WHO:  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: 

  FORT 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 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 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

Processing 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

WHO:  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

FORT 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

2017 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

FORT 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

FORT 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

FORT 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

FORT 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

FORT 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

FORT 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

FORT 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

FORT 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 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 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

WHO: 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

WHO: 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.

Fort 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,

Fort 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,

Fort 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,

Fort 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.

Fort 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

Fort 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

Fort 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