“My little brother has Asperger Syndrome and he has been bullied since elementary school, he is now in middle school but he has been in a different school almost every year since first grade and when he finally gets adjusted to the school, something happens that he has to change school. I just want him to feel safe and respected by the others kids, and they don't bully him because he is different than them.”
Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior that in recent years has received a lot of attention; it is a symptom of what can happen when someone is perceived to be different. Educating people about disability is one way to stop the violence. That is one of the reasons why Goodwill and Oconomowoc Residential Programs (ORP) have partnered to provide resources and information for parents of children with behavioral or emotional disability through the development of a “book store” of special needs materials installed at seven participating Goodwill Store & Donation Centers in WI and IL. Since the comic books have been introduced in stores last April, the materials have been “flying off the shelves.”

Goodwill Announces Partnership to Benefit Families of Special Needs Children
Topics: Goodwill, ORP, ORP Library, Oconomowoc Residential Program, Goodwill and ORP, children with special needs
Goodwill Voted "Best in Milwaukee" by Shepard Express Readers
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!
Topics: Goodwill, Shepard Express, Best of Milwaukee
Get Away with the Blackhawks - There's Still Time to Enter!
To participate in this contest you must enter at a Goodwill Store & Donation Center in Illinois, or text "Goodwill" to BHAWKS (242957) between now and January 31st, 2016.
Commenting on this post will NOT enter you into the contest.
Topics: Goodwill, Chicago Blackhawks
Get Your Goodwill Scratch-off Ticket on January 15th!
As a Club Goodwill REwards member, when you shop Goodwill on the 15th of every month you’ll receive a scratch-off ticket for a 10%, 15% or 20% discount. But wait, there’s more ...
On Friday, January 15th when you make a purchase at Goodwill you’ll also receive a coupon to come back on the 16th, 17th and 18th for 20% off your entire purchase! This offer is only valid when a customer makes a purchase on the 15th of the month.
Topics: Goodwill, Goodwill Customer Appreciation Day, Goodwill Scratch Day