LAS VEGAS – Goodwill of Southern Nevada is proud to announce the addition of Karen Marben as the new chief mission services officer. Marben, formerly the executive director of Genesys Works Twin Cities, has an extensive background in workforce development and will lead southern Nevada’s programming for job seekers and employer partnerships. “I am delighted to announce … [Read more...] about Goodwill® of Southern Nevada Names New Chief Mission Services Officer
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Goodwill® Re-opens Retail Stores & Career Center
Nonprofit organization to open with enhanced safety measures. Goodwill of Southern Nevada plans to re-open its 16 retail stores this week. The retail stores will be implementing Safe Shop Guidelines and providing all team members with appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). As a nonprofit, Goodwill uses the revenue from their retail stores to provide career services … [Read more...] about Goodwill® Re-opens Retail Stores & Career Center
Goodwill® of Southern Nevada Announces Addition of New Board Members
Latoya Bembry & John Helderman join the nonprofit organization’s board of directors Goodwill of Southern Nevada is proud to announce the addition of Latoya Bembry and John Helderman to its Board of Directors. Bembry, the Director of Strategic Communications for The Ferraro Group, has an extensive background in communications and will provide vital expertise to the board. … [Read more...] about Goodwill® of Southern Nevada Announces Addition of New Board Members
Goodwill of Southern Nevada to Host Hiring Fair at Silverado Ranch Location
WHO: Goodwill of Southern Nevada WHAT: Goodwill of Southern Nevada will host a hiring fair on Friday, December 13 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at their Goodwill thrift store located on Silverado Ranch Blvd. There will be more than fifty part-time and full-time positions available at Goodwill thrift stores and distribution centers across the Las Vegas Valley. Attendees are … [Read more...] about Goodwill of Southern Nevada to Host Hiring Fair at Silverado Ranch Location
Goodwill® of Southern Nevada Announces Addition of New Board Member
Goodwill of Southern Nevada is proud to announce the addition of Rick Arpin to their board of directors. Arpin, a seasoned finance and operational professional, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the position. Currently, Arpin serves as an executive with NRT Technology, a provider of financial services technology and other hardware and software products to the … [Read more...] about Goodwill® of Southern Nevada Announces Addition of New Board Member
Goodwill® Recognized in Best of Las Vegas Awards
Goodwill of Southern Nevada (Goodwill) is pleased to announce their recent recognition in the Las Vegas Review-Journal’s Best of Las Vegas Awards. Goodwill’s Deja Blue Boutique was the recipient of the gold title for “Best Boutique”. In addition, Goodwill of Southern Nevada received the silver titles for “Best Nonprofit” and “Best Thrift Store”. “We are honored to have … [Read more...] about Goodwill® Recognized in Best of Las Vegas Awards
Goodwill® to Open New Retail Store and Attended Donation Center in Las Vegas, NV
Goodwill of Southern Nevada (Goodwill) is pleased to announce the grand opening of its newest retail store and attended donation center (ADC) in Las Vegas. The new location will be staffed with 40 Goodwill employees ready to assist shoppers with their purchases and accept donations of clothing, housewares, electronics, and other items from the public. These items will generate … [Read more...] about Goodwill® to Open New Retail Store and Attended Donation Center in Las Vegas, NV
Goodwill of Southern Nevada Opens New Career Center As Home Of Its Veteran Integration Program
LAS VEGAS – Goodwill of Southern Nevada (Goodwill) opened its third Career Center. The new center is located inside the Goodwill thrift store at 741 South Rainbow Dr. in Las Vegas and is the new home of Goodwill’s Veteran Integration Program. The new Career Center is supported by a $1.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration. … [Read more...] about Goodwill of Southern Nevada Opens New Career Center As Home Of Its Veteran Integration Program
Volunteer Registration Now Open for United Way of Southern Nevada’s Day of Caring on September 29
Volunteers can now register at uwsn.org/caring for United Way of Southern Nevada’s Day of Caring on Friday, September 29, 2017, Southern Nevada’s largest one-day community-wide volunteer event dedicated to improving people’s lives. The second annual Day of Caring will bring together 1,700 volunteers to complete more than 170 projects at more than 60 local nonprofit agencies … [Read more...] about Volunteer Registration Now Open for United Way of Southern Nevada’s Day of Caring on September 29
Give the Gift of a Job this Holiday Season with Goodwill
This holiday season you can help give someone in our community the opportunity to break the cycle of poverty. You can help cure homelessness, hunger and crime. And you can help stabilize families, all by donating goods or charitable dollars to Goodwill of Southern Nevada to help give the gift of a job. “While the economy is improving, about one in twenty Southern Nevadans … [Read more...] about Give the Gift of a Job this Holiday Season with Goodwill
Goodwill of Southern Nevada Receives $10,000 State Farm Good Neighbor Citizen Grant
Goodwill of Southern Nevada is honored to receive a $10,000 State Farm Good Neighbor grant from State Farm Insurance to help fund life changing work readiness and job training workshops at the nonprofit’s local Career Connections centers. “Hands on, face-to-face workshops like these are critical when it comes to helping prepare members of our community for employment,” said … [Read more...] about Goodwill of Southern Nevada Receives $10,000 State Farm Good Neighbor Citizen Grant
Goodwill to Open Upscale Déjà Blue Boutique Henderson
High-end thrifting is coming to Henderson. On Friday, October 7, 2016, at 9 a.m., Goodwill of Southern Nevada will open its se-cond Déjà Blue Boutique, located at 10624 S Eastern Ave. (at W. Horizon Ridge Pkwy.), Henderson, NV 89052, featuring an extensive selection of brand name fashion-forward designer clothing, shoes, accessories and household decorative items at a … [Read more...] about Goodwill to Open Upscale Déjà Blue Boutique Henderson
Goodwill of Southern Nevada Opens New Four Lane Drive-Thru Donation Center in Henderson
Goodwill of Southern Nevada announces the grand opening of a new four lane drive-thru donation center in Henderson, at 4601 E. Sunset Rd., Henderson, NV 89014. The nonprofit transformed a vacant gas station and convenience store into the new free standing donation location. The 2,400 square foot building is currently being used for sorting and processing donated … [Read more...] about Goodwill of Southern Nevada Opens New Four Lane Drive-Thru Donation Center in Henderson
Grand Opening of Goodwill Career Connections at The Boulevard Mall on Thursday, August 4, 2016
Goodwill of Southern Nevada’s largest Career Connections center, located at The Boulevard Mall, will celebrate its official grand opening on Thursday, August 4, 2016, with a reception, tours and a career and job resource fair bringing together job seekers, employers and community leaders. Made possible in part by a generous grant from the Engelstad Family Foundation, the … [Read more...] about Grand Opening of Goodwill Career Connections at The Boulevard Mall on Thursday, August 4, 2016
Workforce Connections Connects Youth to Internships at Local Businesses
Nearly every local youth aged 16 to 24 who attended Workforce Connections NxGen Youth Paid Internship Fair on June 23, 2016 were offered internships by local employers. One hundred young adults attended the internship fair, and 94 walked away with at least one work opportunity, with many youth receiving multiple offers. Employers included Originate, Goodwill of Southern … [Read more...] about Workforce Connections Connects Youth to Internships at Local Businesses
NxGen Youth Paid Internship Fair on Thursday, June 23 at Workforce Connections
Workforce Connections’ Business Engagement Specialist Team (B.E.S.T) invites youth ages 16 to 24 who are interested in learning about a new career while getting a paycheck to attend the first NxGen Youth Paid Internship Fair on Thursday, June 23 at 9 a.m. at Workforce Connections, 6330 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89146. Employers including BMC, Marshalls, Station … [Read more...] about NxGen Youth Paid Internship Fair on Thursday, June 23 at Workforce Connections
Goodwill of Southern Nevada Breaks Ground on New Henderson Retail Store & Drive Thru Donation Center
Goodwill of Southern Nevada plans to open its second Henderson Goodwill Retail Store and Drive Thru Donation Center fall of 2016. On May 17, 2016, Goodwill of Southern Nevada leaders, along with Henderson Mayor Andy Hafen and Henderson Councilwoman Gerri Schroder officially broke ground on the new location at Horizon Road and Boulder Highway. The new 17,000 square foot … [Read more...] about Goodwill of Southern Nevada Breaks Ground on New Henderson Retail Store & Drive Thru Donation Center
Clark County Commission Chairman Steve Sisolak Wins “Spring Clean for Goodwill Challenge”
Clark County Commission Chairman Steve Sisolak is the official winner of Goodwill of Southern Nevada’s “Spring Clean for Goodwill Challenge”, the one-day donation drive held on Tuesday, April 26, where local elected officials went head to head to see which municipality could generate the most donations. Goodwill leaders presented Sisolak with “The Golden Hanger Award” at the … [Read more...] about Clark County Commission Chairman Steve Sisolak Wins “Spring Clean for Goodwill Challenge”
Goodwill Debuts New Select Store & Drive Thru Donation Center Model in Valley’s Southwest on April 15, 2016 at 9 a.m.
Goodwill of Southern Nevada’s first Goodwill Select Store with a Drive Thru Donation Center will officially open on April 15, 2016 at 9 a.m. in the valley’s booming southwest, with a not-so-typical ribbon cutting featuring a car driving through a banner to showcase the ease of drive thru donating. The new Goodwill Select model of a smaller footprint store with a full sized … [Read more...] about Goodwill Debuts New Select Store & Drive Thru Donation Center Model in Valley’s Southwest on April 15, 2016 at 9 a.m.
Program Participants and Community Partners to be Honored at Goodwill of Southern Nevada’s 18th Annual Community Recognition Luncheon on April 7, 2016
Goodwill of Southern Nevada is proud to announce its honorees for the nonprofit’s 18th Annual Community Recognition Luncheon, sponsored by Humana, to be held on April 7, 2016 inside the showroom at Stratosphere Casino, Hotel & Tower. “This event gives our community supporters the opportunity to personally meet and hear the stories of people our Goodwill is privileged to … [Read more...] about Program Participants and Community Partners to be Honored at Goodwill of Southern Nevada’s 18th Annual Community Recognition Luncheon on April 7, 2016