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Archived Press Releases
(06/23/11) - Three New Members Join Goodwill's Board
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(06/01/11) - Spring Cleaning Promotion Winners!
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(05/20/11) - Goodwill Partners with Gap Stores for Donation Promotion
"Let It Go' promotion between Goodwill of Delaware & Delaware County and local Gap stores. read more »
(04/27/11) - Memorial Day Sale
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(04/27/11) - Mother's Day Coupon-VIP e-mail list only
Happy Mother's Day everyone! read more »
(04/11/11) - Win a 42
Spring clean, donate, and win! read more »
(04/01/11) - Keeler Selected As Keynote Speaker for Goodwill’s Annual Luncheon
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(03/17/11) - Goodwill and AAA Mid-Atlantic Partner For
A renewed partnership between Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County and AAA Mid-Atlantic that encourages the public to donate gently used luggage in return for a voucher toward the purchase of new luggage. read more »
(03/14/11) - Goodwill's Grand Opeining in Smyrna
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(03/08/11) - Goodwill and Hanes Urge Consumers to “Clean Out Your Drawers”G
Goodwill partners with Hanes. read more »
(03/03/11) - Trade In, Trade Up
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(03/03/11) - Willis Automotive
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(03/01/11) - Fashionable Finds Featured at Goodwill's Second-Hand Chic Show
Don't miss Goodwill's first-ever second-hand chic fashion show, Friday, March 11th from 6-8 pm. read more »
(02/09/11) - Goodwill Offers Tax Prep Assistance to Low Income Residents
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(02/02/11) - Goodwill Provides Nearly 11,000 Services in 2010
Goodwill placed over 350 people in new jobs during 2010 read more »
(01/07/11) - Breast Health Education With Beebe Medical Center Planned For Goodwill Store in Millsboro
Free breast health education session at the Goodwill store in Millsboro on January 19th. read more »
(01/05/11) - Goodwill of Delaware Donation Centers Are Now Sites For Electronic Recycling Program with Dell
Partnership between Goodwill and Dell Computers makes it convenient for responsible recycling. read more »
(01/03/11) - Goodwill offers employees a lift Scholarships will open up opportunities
Nearly two months ago, 17-year-old Jacques Clark began working at his first real job.
On weekends and during the holiday break, the Concord High sophomore helps people who drop off donations at the Goodwill center on East Lea Boulevard in Wilmington. It was sort of slow-going work last Tuesday afternoon, but Jacques and his co-workers helped nearly 40 people drop off furniture, bags of clothing and other items. read more »
(12/21/10) - Congressman-Elect Carney Visits Goodwill of Delaware
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(12/07/10) - Jeweled Russian Antique Yields Big Bucks
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(12/03/10) - Winners Announced in Goodwill’s Creative Costume Competition:
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(12/03/10) - Goodwill's not-so-black Saturday sale!
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(11/22/10) - America Recycles Day
Partnership Between Goodwill of Delaware and SSD Technology Partners Yields Six Tons of Recyclable Electronics read more »
(11/22/10) - Goodwill Plans To Open New Retail Store in Smyrna
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(11/02/10) - Goodwill Promotes Murray to Vice-President
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(10/29/10) - Bank of America Names Goodwill 2010 Delaware Neighborhood Builder
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(10/06/10) - Goodwill’s Board Elects Two New Members
The Board of Directors for Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County has elected two new members read more »
(08/18/10) - Goodwill Names New Director of Human Resources
Amy C. Carter, SPHR of Wilmington, has been selected to fill the position of director, human resources for Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County. read more »
(08/18/10) - Kenny Family Makes Donation to Goodwill
Goodwill CEO Ted Van Name accepts a check for $15,000 read more »
(08/05/10) - New Chair and Officers Selected for Goodwill Board of Directors
Sarah DiLuzio, an associate attorney with the firm of Potter Anderson & Corroon in Wilmington, was voted to serve as the new chairperson for the Goodwill Board. read more »
(07/27/10) - Ribbon Cutting Marks Grand Reopening of Goodwill
Grand Reopening of Goodwill
Retail Store in Concord Township
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(07/20/10) - Goodwill Receives Grant From First State Community Action Agency
Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County has been awarded a $90,000 read more »
(06/02/10) - New Member Selected for Goodwill Board of Directors
Attorney Steven Kessler elected to Goodwill Board of Directors. read more »
(05/11/10) - Wilmington Resident Wins Goodwill's Spring Cleaning Promotion
Michael Miranda of Wilmington proudly accepts the 42-inch HDTV he won as part of Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County’s Spring Cleaning Sweepstakes read more »
(04/23/10) - Earth Day 2010 Marked by Computer Recycling Effort with Goodwill and Community Partners
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(04/22/10) - Spring Cleaning Promotion
Last Week to Enter and Win an HDTV from Goodwill
During April Donation Promotion
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(04/16/10) - Donation and Auction of Vehicles
In addition to donations of gently used clothing and household goods, Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County also accepts used cars, trucks, motorcycles, boats on trailers and RV’s. read more »
(04/06/10) - MacFarland Appointed to Goodwill Board of Directors
Michael MacFarland, Delaware regional vice-president for TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, has been elected to a three-year term on the Board of Directors for Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County. read more »
(03/24/10) - Goodwill Ranked One of the Top Ten Nonprofits in Harris Poll
Harris Interactive placed Goodwill among the top ten nonprofits in several categories including trust read more »
(03/02/10) - Goodwill and AAA Mid-Atlantic Partner to Launch
Participating Goodwill’s in Delaware, Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey have teamed up with AAA Mid-Atlantic to launch a luggage trade-in/trade-up program. read more »
(02/09/10) - Goodwill of Delaware Doubles the
Figures compiled by Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County show that the number of services provided to the community last year more than doubled over the previous year (6,900 in 2008 as compared to nearly 15,000 in 2009). read more »
(02/02/10) - Prescription Drug Discount Program Offered
Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County has partnered with FreeForAll Incorporated to offer a discount prescription medication program read more »
(01/25/10) - Goodwill and Catholic Charities Partner to
A new partnership between Goodwill of Delaware and Catholic Charities Inc. will enable an expansion of services to residents of Sussex County. read more »
(12/22/09) - Goodwill is Ready for End of Year Donation Surge
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(12/21/09) - Goodwill Partners with Payless to Provide Footwear to Children for Holidays
Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County partners with Payless Shoes. read more »
(12/16/09) - Goodwill of Delaware Expects Large Number of Year-End Donations
Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County will have additional personnel on hand at the end of December at all of its attended donation centers and retail stores to handle the traditional year-end increase in donations read more »
(12/08/09) - Rakestraw Appointed to Goodwill of Delaware Board of Directors
Priscilla Rakestraw, Development Director for the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition, has been selected to serve a three-year term on the Board of Directors for Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County. read more »
(12/02/09) - Goodwill Selects New Director of Marketing
Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County has named Ted Sikorski to the position of director of Marketing and Communication. read more »
(11/25/09) - Goodwill Obtains Grant to Develop Youth Mentoring Program
Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County has been awarded nearly $300,000 by the U. S. Department of Justice to develop and deliver a mentoring program that will serve disadvantaged local youths. read more »
(10/20/09) - Goodwill of Delaware & Delaware County Creates YouTube Video To Help Hapless Halloween Shoppers
Goodwill of Delaware & Delaware County has turned to social video media sites to offer budget-conscious Halloween shoppers helpful hints and tips on selecting the perfect costume for this seasons festivities. read more »
(10/16/09) - Goodwill Opens New Donation Site in Smyrna
A new attended donation center for Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County has opened in Smyrna, Delaware. read more »
(10/02/09) - DENN HELPS ANNOUNCE GOODWILL PARTNERSHIP WITH UNITED STATES CENSUS BUREAU TO PROMOTE 2010 CENSUS
Delaware’s Lieutenant Governor Matthew Denn recently visited the Kirkwood Highway Goodwill store to mark the start of a partnership between Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County and the Census Bureau to promote the 2010 census. read more »
(09/24/09) - Goodwill to Benefit from Creative Image Photography and Trilogy Salon’s Grand Opening Event
The “stars” will come out in Newark on Monday, September 28th to help celebrate the grand opening of a new business space on Kirkwood Highway combining Creative Image Photography and the Trilogy Salon and Day Spa. read more »
(09/18/09) - Goodwill’s Popular Internet Charity Auction Site Celebrates First Decade of Success
Named by Time.com as one of the “50 Best Websites of 2009”, the now ten-year old Shopgoodwill.com website recently listed its five millionth item for sale. read more »
(09/11/09) - Goodwill Collects Children’s Books for Reading Is Fundamental
Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County, Inc. has joined with Congressman Mike Castle to help motivate children to read by collecting books at Goodwill’s six New Castle County retail locations for the nation’s oldest and largest nonprofit children’s literacy organization, Reading is Fundamental. read more »
(08/27/09) - Goodwill Getting Ready to Open New Store in Milford
Work nears completion on the new Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County retail store and donation center in Milford, Delaware read more »
(08/04/09) - Goodwill Receives Grant from First State Community Action Agency
Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County has been awarded grant of over $100,000 from the First State Community Action Agency. read more »
(07/07/09) - Goodwill to Open New Retail Store in Milford
Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County has just signed a lease to open a new retail store and donation center in Milford, Delaware. read more »
(06/29/09) - Goodwill Promotes Murray and Nichols
Goodwill of Delaware & Delaware County announces the promotion of two staff members to director-level positions within the organization. read more »
(06/23/09) - Communications Technology Training Program Offered by Goodwill Provides Valuable Skills and Placement Opportunities for Job Seekers
Area residents seeking hands-on instruction and national certification in communications technology are encouraged to enroll in a 12-week training program offered by Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County. New classes will be starting in New Castle County this fall read more »
(06/05/09) - Varsalona Chosen as Volunteer of the Year by Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County
Wilmington, DE, June 5, 2009—Dr. Jack Varsalona, president of Wilmington University, has been selected as Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County’s Volunteer of the Year. read more »
(06/01/09) - Goodwill Tax Prep Partnership Assists Two Thousand Low Income Residents in 2009
Final figures released by Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County indicate that nearly two thousand Delaware residents received tax preparation assistance through the partnership between Goodwill and the Nehemiah Gateway Community Development Corporation and received returns totaling $3.4 million. read more »
(05/28/09) - PNC Bank Selected as Community Partner of the Year by Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County
PNC Bank has been selected as Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County’s Community Partner of the Year. The award was announced during Goodwill’s 2009 Annual Awards Luncheon, held recently in Wilmington.
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(05/18/09) - Kipp named employee of the Year
Newark resident Cathy Kipp has been named employee of the year by Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County. Kipp, Goodwill's regional career development manager for New Castle County, was recognized at the organization's recently held Annual Awards Luncheon. read more »
(05/14/09) - University of Delaware Chosen as Business Partner of the Year by Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County
What started out as a construction clean-up project for the University of Delaware’s Early Learning Center five years ago, has grown into a substantial contract for the Janitorial Department of Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County. read more »
(05/14/09) - Dover Wawa Store Chosen as Employer of the Year by Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County
The Wawa convenience store in Dover (Store #838) has been selected as Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County’s Employer of the Year for their support of Goodwill’s workforce development initiative. read more »
(05/08/09) - LOCAL TECHNOLOGY FIRM WORKS WITH GOODWILL TO COORDINATE COMPUTER RECYCLING INITIATIVE
Employees from Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County recently unloaded 2,800 pounds of old computer equipment, collected from local businesses by MySherpa, a Wilmington-based technology support company. The outdated equipment will be recycled by Goodwill and the proceeds used to fund Goodwill’s training and vocational service efforts. read more »
(04/08/09) - Goodwill Offers Free Safety and Health Training for Small to Mid-sized Businesses in Delaware and Maryland
Wilmington, DE, May 5, 2009—Funded through a grant provided to Goodwill International, Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County is providing a free, five-part safety and health training program to small and mid-sized businesses in Delaware and Maryland. read more »
(04/07/09) - 2009 Goodwill Awards Luncheon to Honor Governor Markell, The University of Delaware and PNC Bank Delaware
Delaware Governor Jack Markell will be among the honorees at the 2009 Annual Awards Luncheon hosted by Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County, scheduled for Friday, May 1 at the Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington. read more »
(03/25/09) - Goodwill prepares people to cash in on employment opportunities
A grocery store checkout counter may seem an odd symbol of hope, but for LaTanya Wilson, the quiet beep of the scanner was ringing in a brand new day. read more »
(03/24/09) - Goodwill Tax Prep Partnership Secures $2.3 Million in Refunds for Low Income Delaware Residents
The tax preparation partnership between Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County and the Nehemiah Gateway Community Development Corporation that benefits low income residents of Delaware processed nearly 1,300 returns in the first six weeks of the program, resulting in refunds of almost $2.3 million. read more »
(03/06/09) - LEVIN GREETS GOODWILL GRADUATES FROM SHOPRITE CASHIER TRAINING PROGRAM
Wilmington, DE-March 6, 2009-Department of Economic Development Secretary Alan Levin (right), recently visited the new Christina Crossings ShopRite in Wilmington to recognize the success of Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County's cashier training program. read more »
(02/20/09) - Goodwill Announces Chairs for 2009 Awards Luncheon
Wilmington, DE, February 20, 2009 - Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County has named Michael Berardi of Nason Construction, and Mark Pryslak of WSFS Bank as the respective chair and co-chairs of the Annual Awards Luncheon, to be held on May 1, 2009 at the Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington. read more »
(02/06/09) - Goodwill Claymont Store Grand Re-Opening
Following nearly three months of construction, the renovation and expansion project at Goodwill’s Claymont retail store and donation center is nearing completion. Goodwill plans to celebrate the grand re-opening on January 29, 2009 with a 10 a.m. ribbon cutting ceremony. read more »
(02/06/09) - Goodwill of Delaware Ready to Handle Year-End Donations from Good Neighbors and Savvy Taxpayers
Every year financial planning experts urge taxpayers who itemize their deductions to consider year-end charitable donations to possibly reduce their taxable income and lower their tax bills. read more »
(02/06/09) - GOODWILL OF DELAWARE AND DELAWARE COUNTY, INC. RE-OPENS CLAYMONT STORE FOLLOWING RENOVATIONS
Employees staffing Goodwill's of Delaware's newly renovated Claymont store and donation center help cut the ribbon to celebrate the grand reopening of the facility. read more »
(02/03/09) - Goodwill Opens Two Tax Prep Centers To Assist Low Income Residents
Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County is partnering with the Nehemiah Gateway Community Development Corporation to establish income tax preparation centers at the Goodwill retail stores in Wilmington and Bridgeville. read more »
(12/15/08) - EITC help at Goodwill stores for struggling families makes sense
A match made in income tax heaven is the best description for plans to provide low-income Delawareans help with free tax preparation at two Goodwill "super sites."
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(12/04/08) - GOODWILL OF DELAWARE TO DONATE MRS. GOODBEE DOLLHOUSES TO RONALD McDONALD HOUSE
Guests of the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware located in Wilmington will be on hand to accept a donation of three brand new Caring Corners™ Mrs. Goodbee™ Interactive Dollhouses thanks to Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County and the Learning Curve toy company. read more »
(12/01/08) - Goodwill To Establish Emergency Food Distribution Facility in Bridgeville
In order to serve an urgent, growing need in the Sussex County region, Goodwill of Delaware is creating an emergency food distribution facility at its Bridgeville training center. read more »
(08/18/08) - Goodwill to Receive Comcast Award
Comcast will formally recognize Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County, Inc. for demonstrating consistent leadership in the community by presenting the organization with the celebrated Comcast Cares in the Community Award on Wednesday, August 20th at the Blue Rocks stadium in Wilmington.
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(08/18/08) - Goodwill Promotes Sherman and Kee
Goodwill of Delaware & Delaware County, Inc. announces the promotion of Marshall Sherman, CPCU, from Director of Loss Prevention & Safety to Vice President of Facilities and Risk Management. Sherman, who has over 25 years of safety management experience, will manage Operations, Transportation, Bale and Car Auctions – in addition to Safety and Facilities. Sherman joined the Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County team in 2006. read more »
(08/08/08) - Goodwill Celebrates Kirkwood Grand Re-Opening
Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County celebrated the Grand Re-Opening of their Kirkwood Highway Store on Thursday, July 31st. The New Castle County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors were in attendance and Karl Kalbacher, NCC Director of Redevelopment, presented Goodwill President and CEO Ted Van Name with a tribute from County Executive Chris Coons. read more »
(07/21/08) - Kirkwood Goodwill to Celebrate Grand Re-Opening
Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County will celebrate the Grand Re-Opening of their Kirkwood Highway Store on Thursday, July 31st at 10:00 am. The popular Kirkwood Highway store has been closed since the end of May for renovations. Updates include, among other things, a new floor, new lighting, new layout, fixtures and fresh paint. read more »
(07/08/08) - Goodwill of Delaware & Delaware Countyto hold Job Fair at Kirkwood Store
Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County, Inc., one of Delaware’s top 100 employers, will hold a job fair from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm on Monday, July 14th at their Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington location. read more »
(06/24/08) - Goodwill Advocates Urge Congress to Invest in the American Worker Goodwill Holds Second Annual Advocacy Day on June 25
More than 50 representatives from Goodwill Industries®, including Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County, will gather on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, June 25th, to urge Congress to make real investments in the American workforce through federal job training programs. read more »
(06/16/08) - Goodwill of Delaware & Delaware County Graduates First Communications Technology Class
Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County celebrated the graduation of its inaugural Communications Technology Training class on June 12th. read more »
(06/10/08) - Goodwill Announces New Board Officers
Goodwill of Delaware & Delaware County, Inc. appointed new officers to their Board of Directors during an Annual Board Meeting in May. read more »
(06/10/08) - Kirkwood Goodwill Gets a Lift
The popular Goodwill Store on Kirkwood Highway is closed for 6-8 weeks while undergoing renovations. Remodeling will include, among other things, a new floor, new lighting, new layout, fixtures and fresh paint.
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(06/06/08) - Goodwill Customers’ “Can-Do” Spirit Feeds the Hungry
Customers of Goodwill stores throughout Delaware and Delaware County showed their generosity by contributing over $9,500 to feed the hungry during Goodwill’s Spring “Can-Do” drive during May. Customers in all fourteen stores were asked to donate a dollar with each purchase, earning them a heartfelt thank you ….and their name on a paper “can” – displayed in a prominent spot in the store. read more »
(06/03/08) - Local Recording Artists Choose Goodwill for Photo shoot
Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County’s Boothwyn Store on Chichester Road was the spot chosen by Angela Sheik and Larisa Forest, better known as local contemporary recording artists “Ange&Ris”, as the location for a photo shoot for an upcoming issue of Spark Magazine. The article will promote the 2008 Spark Summer Series, a state-wide performance competition Ange and Ris were selected to participate in with 14 other bands. read more »
(06/02/08) - Goodwill Helps Harlan Elementary Students
Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County came to the aid of Harlan Elementary School students “going green” in May. Principal of Harlan, appropriately named Mr. Dorrell “Green” received a wardrobe makeover consisting of “recycled” clothing from the Goodwill Outlet Store on Lea Boulevard in Wilmington. Nine Harlan students, accompanied by a staff of would-be fashion advisors, selected a number of stylish outfits from which their imposing 6’3” principal could choose! read more »
(05/30/08) - Goodwill Closed for Renovations
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(04/29/08) - Goodwill of Delaware & Delaware County and AARP team up for the Active Adult Job & Volunteer Expo
Goodwill Industries of Delaware and Delaware County, Inc. and co-sponsor AARP will host an Active Adult Job & Volunteer Expo for adults age 55+, from 9:00 ‘til noon on Wednesday, May 14thth, 2008 at The Goodwill Center on East Lea Boulevard in Wilmington. Local businesses and organizations will be on hand to talk “face-to-face” about opportunities for mature workers. read more »
(04/01/08) - Goodwill to Celebrate Grand Opening of Sussex County Training Center
Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County will celebrate the official Grand Opening of The Goodwill Training Center in Bridgeville on Friday, April 4th, 2008 beginning at 10:00 a.m. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at 10:30 a.m. read more »
(03/27/08) - Paul Pomeroy appointed to the Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County Board
Goodwill of Delaware & Delaware County, Inc. has appointed Paul J. Pomeroy, Director of Marketing for Aloysius Butler & Clark in Wilmington, to serve on their Board of Directors.
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(03/17/08) - GOODWILL ANNOUNCES AWARD WINNERS!
Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County, Inc., along with 2008 Awards Luncheon Chair Connie Bond Stuart, President of PNC Bank, Delaware and co-Chair Mike Berardi, President of Nason Construction, proudly announce the winners of the 2007 Goodwill Awards. read more »
(02/18/08) - Prices Drop at Goodwill Stores in Delaware & Delaware County
Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County, Inc. has dropped prices on some of their most popular items –women’s clothing, men’s clothing, denim, shoes and more.
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(02/12/08) - Senator Carper Visits Claymont Goodwill
Claymont, DE – February 12, 2008 – U.S. Senator Tom Carper paid a visit to the Goodwill Store and Donation Center on Philadelphia Pike in Claymont yesterday to see first-hand how employee Dante Burton was getting along in his new position. read more »
(02/05/08) - Three Appointed to Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County Board
(Wilmington, DE – February 5, 2008) - Goodwill of Delaware & Delaware County, Inc. has appointed Shannon Maguire De Lucia, Vice President of Human Resources for Delaware Park, Thomas Black, retired finance and investment executive and Aaron Glazar, Vice President of Action Resources Unlimited, Inc. to serve on their Board of Directors. read more »
(01/09/08) - Goodwill of Delaware & Delaware County to offer Communications Technology Training
Wilmington, DE – January 9, 2008 – Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County has received a grant from the Welfare Foundation, Inc. to fund their Communications Technology Training Program – the first Goodwill to offer this portable, low-voltage, technology-based training. read more »
(01/08/08) - The Goodwill Training Center in Bridgeville Opens
Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County has opened the doors of the new Goodwill Training Center in Bridgeville. Located adjacent to the Goodwill retail and donation center on Sussex Highway just north of Seaford, The Goodwill Training Center in Bridgeville is the third training facility in Delaware – and the first in Sussex County. read more »
(12/20/07) - Goodwill of Delaware & Delaware County ready for Your Year-End Donations!
With the year coming to a close, everyone is infused with the spirit of giving…AND 2007 tax-deductions! Give yourself a tax break…and others a hand up when you donate to Goodwill. read more »
(12/20/07) - Doug Hercus Joins Goodwill of Delaware & Delaware County
Doug Hercus has joined Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County, Inc. as Director of Performance Excellence. He will oversee quality process improvement for the 500+-employee organization – one of the top 100 employers in Delaware. read more »
(12/19/07) - Laura Brown Joins Goodwill of Delaware & Delaware County
Laura Brown has joined Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County, Inc. as Director of Human Resources. She will oversee Human Resources, Employee Benefits and Staff Development for the 500+-employee organization – one of the top 100 employers in Delaware.
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(11/23/07) - U.S. Senator Visits Millsboro Goodwill
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(11/14/07) - Four New Members Appointed to the Board of Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County
(Wilmington, DE – November 9, 2007) - Goodwill Industries of Delaware and Delaware County, Inc. has appointed four new members to serve on their Board of Directors including Todd Moran, Safety Director for M. Davis & Sons, Inc.; Sandra C. Massa, Vice President of Business Banking for PNC Bank, Delaware; Michele M. Marshall, Human Resources Manager for DuPont and Julie Fitzsimmons, Store/Relationship Manager for Commerce Bank . read more »
(11/09/07) - Goodwill Celebrates 19th ShopRite Graduation
Wilmington, DE – November 9, 2007 – Goodwill Industries of Delaware and Delaware County, in partnership with the Kenny Family ShopRites, celebrated the 19th graduation of their “Partners in Training” Class this morning at the Goodwill Center in Wilmington. read more »
(11/07/07) - Goodwill Brings Together Organizations and People 55+ for Active Adult Job & Volunteer Expo
Goodwill Industries of Delaware and Delaware County, Inc. hosted their first Annual Active Adult Job & Volunteer Expo for adults age 55+, Wilmington, DE – November 7, 2007 at The Goodwill Center in Wilmington. read more »
(10/29/07) - Goodwill of Delaware & Delaware County Honored as Service Provider of the Year
Wilmington, DE – October 25, 2007 – The Governor's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities honored Goodwill Industries of Delaware and Delaware County, Inc. as Service Provider of the Year for New Castle County at a luncheon at the Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington on October 23rd. read more »
(10/05/07) - Long-time Goodwill Employee Receives Wilmington Award for Heroism
Early October, long-time Goodwill employee Douglas Perkins was honored with the Wilmington Award for Heroism by Mayor James. M. Baker during a ceremony at the Louis L. Redding City-County Building. The Wilmington Award is presented in a number of categories to honor those outstanding individuals who are helping to make Wilmington a better city through civic accomplishment.
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(09/27/07) - Goodwill Celebrates Grand Opening of Millsboro Store!
Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County, Inc. celebrated the Grand Opening of their new retail store and donation center in Millsboro with a ribbon-cutting at 10:30 a.m. on September 27, 2007. read more »
(08/29/07) - Bridgeville Receives Senatorial Visit
Bridgeville, DE – August 29, 2007 – U.S. Senator Tom Carper paid a visit to the Goodwill Retail, Donation and Training Center in Bridgeville in August. read more »
(08/03/07) - Grand Opening of The Goodwill Center in Bridgeville!
Bridgeville, DE – August 3, 2007 – Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County celebrated the Grand Opening of the new Goodwill Center in Bridgeville August 2 with a ribbon-cutting at 10:30 am. read more »
(07/26/07) - Goodwill Staff Members Receive GCDF Certification
(Wilmington, DE – July 26, 2007) Goodwill Industries of Delaware and Delaware County, Inc. celebrated the graduation of five Career Services staff members from the Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF) Certification Program today. read more »
(07/20/07) - Grand Opening Set for Bridgeville Goodwill
Wilmington, DE – July 20, 2007 – The Grand Opening of Goodwill Industries of Delaware and Delaware County, Inc.’s new Bridgeville store will take place on Thursday, August 2nd. Ribbon-cutting is scheduled for 10:30 am. read more »
(07/19/07) - Goodwill Industries holds CNA Preparation Training Program Info Session
Wilmington, DE – July 19, 2007, 2006- Goodwill Industries of Delaware and Delaware County, Inc. held an information session for a Certified Nursing Assistant Preparation Training Program being offered in collaboration with Delaware Technical and Community College, Wilmington Campus read more »
(07/16/07) - Goodwill Industries holds Job Fair for New Bridgeville Location
Wilmington, DE – July 16, 2007, 2006- Goodwill Industries of Delaware and Delaware County, Inc. hosted a job fair for their new Bridgeville retail, donation and training center last week in Seaford. read more »
(06/28/07) - Goodwill Hosts
Goodwill Industries of Delaware and Delaware County hosted their monthly “Fun Night” for consumers, members-for-life and sheltered employees yesterday evening at The Goodwill Center on Lea Boulevard in Wilmington. read more »
(06/12/07) - Chris A. Quintanilla Appointed to Goodwill Board
Goodwill Industries of Delaware & Delaware County, Inc. has appointed Chris A. Quintanilla, Deputy Director of Youth Empowerment Services in Philadelphia, to serve on their Board of Directors. read more »
(06/08/07) - OfficeMax to Host Great Chair Trade-Up Event
In the spirit of helping people reach their full potential, OfficeMax® (NYSE: OMX), a leading provider of office equipment and services, is teaming up with Goodwill Industries® - including Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County - for the second OfficeMax Great Chair Trade Up Event, taking place in all stores nationwide June 10 – 16. read more »
(05/31/07) - Goodwill Hosts “Fun Night” for Clients & Associates
Goodwill Industries of Delaware and Delaware County hosted their first monthly “Fun Night” for consumers, members-for-life and sheltered employees yesterday evening at The Goodwill Center on Lea Boulevard in Wilmington. read more »
(05/30/07) - Goodwill Industries Elects New Board Member
Goodwill Industries of Delaware & Delaware County, Inc. has elected Timothy Dishong, Partner/Owner of Creative Image Associates in Newark, to serve on their Board of Directors. read more »
(04/27/07) - Award Winners to be Honored at 2007 Annual Goodwill Awards Luncheon
Goodwill Industries of Delaware and Delaware County will honor the accomplishments of clients, employees, volunteers and community and business partners during their 2007 Annual Awards Luncheon on Friday, May 4, 2007, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm, at The Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington. read more »
(04/24/07) - New Director of Marketing for Goodwill Industries
Christina M. Daniels has been appointed to the position of Director of Marketing for Goodwill Industries of Delaware and Delaware County, Inc. read more »
(04/20/07) - Exceptional Customer Service Training
Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County, Inc. kicked off an Exceptional Customer Service Training Program “…And Then Some!” read more »
(04/13/07) - Partners in Training
Delaware Senator Tom Carper and Bill Montgomery, assistant to Wilmington Mayor James Baker – and the keynote speaker, joined over 140 ShopRite, Wakefern and Goodwill Industries of Delaware and Delaware County employees, volunteers and family members for their first-ever “Partners in Training” Recognition Breakfast” this morning at the Goodwill Center in Wilmington. read more »
(01/19/07) - Goodwill Industries Launches New Website
Goodwill Industries of Delaware and Delaware County announces the official launch of their newly redesigned website – www.goodwillde.org. The easily navigated site is a wealth of knowledge about the company’s mission, the organization’s programs and services, and of course Goodwill stores and other businesses. read more »
(12/19/06) - Donate to Goodwill
With the holidays around the corner, now is the best time to donate your clothes, household items, chachkies, electronics, toys, computers, and even your car to make room for your new holiday gifts! Goodwill will gladly accept those and other items that you no longer need. read more »
(12/13/06) - Goodwill Graduation
A ceremony for the 10th graduating class of the Cashier Training Program, partnership program between Goodwill Industries of Delaware & Delaware County, Inc., The Kenny Family ShopRites of Delaware, and the Wakefern Food Corp. will be held on Friday, December 15, 2006, 1:00 PM, The Goodwill Center, 300 East Lea Boulevard, Wilmington, DE 19802. read more »
(11/08/06) - Goodwill Graduation
A ceremony for the 9th graduating class of the Cashier Training Program, partnership program between Goodwill Industries of Delaware & Delaware County, Inc., The Kenny Family ShopRites of Delaware, and the Wakefern Food Corp. will be held on Friday, November 10, 2006, 1:00 PM, The Goodwill Center, 300 East Lea Boulevard, Wilmington, DE 19802. read more »
() - Goodwill Receives Delaware Community Foundation GrantTo Create New Training Classroom
Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County, Inc. will use a recently received $10,000 grant from the Delaware Community Foundation to create a new classroom at Goodwill’s training center in Wilmington. read more »
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