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Goodwill Voted 'Best Thrift Store' by Daily Herald Readers

Posted by Jamie Klinger-Krebs on Apr 25, 2016 11:19:48 AM

Goodwill has been voted "Best Thrift Store" in the 2016 Daily Herald Reader's Choice Awards! Thank you to all who voted!
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Goodwill Voted "Best in Milwaukee" by Shepard Express Readers

Posted by Jamie Klinger-Krebs on Jan 20, 2016 12:36:37 PM

Goodwill was voted "best thrift store" by Shepard Express readers during the 25th Annual Best of Milwaukee Awards held on January 19, 2016.

Thank you to all who voted for Goodwill!

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Topics: Goodwill, Shepard Express

Goodwill Voted Best Thift Store

Posted by Jamie Klinger-Krebs on Mar 10, 2015 12:27:00 PM

Goodwill voted "Best Thrift Store" in the 2015 Daily Herald Reader's Choice Awards! Thank you to all who voted!
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Topics: Daily Herald, Daily Herald Reader's Choice Awards, Goodwill

Goodwill Makes Forbes' List of 'America's Most Inspiring Companies'

Posted by Jamie Klinger-Krebs on Nov 15, 2013 1:26:00 PM

Some us of are inspired by people or places. Others are moved by experiences, nature, art, music, or dreams and fears. And according to an Atlanta-based management consulting firm, 89% of us find inspiration in at least one brand or corporation.
To identify America’s 25 most inspiring companies, Performance Inspired, Inc., a consulting and training firm that helps organizations elevate performance through the science of inspiration, surveyed 4,738 consumers. Click here to read full story.

Top 25 Most Inspiring Companies:
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Topics: Goodwill Industry, Performance Inspired, Inc., Forbes, inspiring companies, Goodwill

Lemont High School to welcome Cher Lloyd after winning Goodwill’s “Fall Haul” Challenge

Posted by Jamie Klinger-Krebs on Mar 12, 2013 1:37:00 PM

Thanks to an outstanding effort both from its students and the local community, Lemont High School soon will play host to a pop music star. Cher Lloyd, a standout contestant on Britain’s version of “The X Factor,” will provide a private concert for Lemont High School students in the school’s gymnasium at approximately 2 p.m. on Monday, March 18. The school will be treated to a visit from Lloyd after it won Goodwill’s “Fall Haul Donation Challenge” in November 2012.

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Topics: Faul Haul, Goodwill's Faul Haul, Cher Lloyd, Goodwill

Despite Packer Retirement, Driver Staying with Goodwill

Posted by Jamie Klinger-Krebs on Feb 1, 2013 12:12:00 PM

Long-time Goodwill spokesperson and Green Bay Packer, Donald Driver announced his retirement from professional football on January 31st, 2013. But, despite ending his on-field career, the beloved wide receiver is continuing his relationship with Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin.

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Topics: Donald Driver, Goodwill Industries, Green Bay Packers, Goodwill

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month

Posted by Jamie Klinger-Krebs on Oct 1, 2012 10:55:00 AM

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. People with disabilities are a talented workforce, and many of these people work for Goodwill.

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Topics: National Disability Employment Awareness Month, disabilites, disability awareness, Goodwill