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Archived Press Releases
(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 »
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