Goodwill Industries of the Valleys

Give your gently loved items a second chance! ?? When you donate to Goodwill, you're not just decluttering, you're helping fuel careers. Click here to learn more about giving to your local Goodwill Donation Center: https://lnkd.in/dFrNQ4PF. #GoodwillValleys #GiveYourGood

Does the idea of taking the next step in your career feel daunting? ?? Goodwill’s career coaches are here to guide you through every part of the job search process—from crafting your resume and submitting applications to following up with employers and scheduling interviews. ?? "The platform [My Career Advisor program] has been a great experience for a lot of individuals and has helped them gain knowledge and skills to help them be successful in their career path." — Lakia Venable, Goodwill Resource Room Specialist Read our recent blog to learn how you can benefit from our My Career Advisor program. ?? https://lnkd.in/e638FXgv #MoreToOurStoreY #GoodwillValleys #FindYourGood

This week our youth students were excited to spend time and have a little friendly competition with the newest Roanoke Police Department officers! We greatly appreciate our partnership with the Roanoke Police Department. These RPD officers recently graduated and are participating in the BRAVE program (Building Relationships And Values through Engagement). During this program, officers visit and learn about the community in which they will be patrolling, and we are excited to see these new officers in Northwest area! We still have opportunities for students in our afterschool programming at YHQ. For more information visit our website https://lnkd.in/gWrbiwdW.

We are proud to congratulate our outstanding Goodwill team members who were nominated for the 2024 Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce Athena Awards. Your dedication to the Goodwill mission and to our community inspires us every day! ?? Nominee for the Athena Leadership Award: Mindy Boyd, CNP, Chief Operating Officer ?? Runner-up for the Athena Leadership Award: Zenith Barrett, VP of Advancement ?? Runner-up for the Athena Young Professional Award: Jaleesa Young, Program Manager, Youth Services #GoodwillValleys #RoanokeVA #AthenaAwards

November 15 is National Philanthropy Day! ?? We express our heartfelt appreciation to dedicated supporters like you who empower our programs. Your generosity helps us to provide job training, community support, and essential resources to those who need them most. We look forward to discovering new ways to support our community at Melrose Plaza - Roanoke, VA. #GoodwillValleys #GiveYourGood #PhilanthropyDay

As the holiday season draws near, it's the perfect time to make some space in your closet! ???? Whether you are donating clothing, household items, or furniture, your contribution changes the lives of families in your community. Find your nearest donation center at https://lnkd.in/gcriuv77. #GiveYourGood

Happy Veterans Day. ???? Today, we honor and celebrate our team and community members who have dedicated their lives to serving our country. Your bravery and courage are deeply appreciated, today and every day. #VeteransDay #GoodwillValleys

November is National Career Development Month! Goodwill can help you explore your next career move and achieve your professional goals. Bernard Taylor utilized our Career Navigation program to realign himself onto a path to success. "If you have a backpack filled with resources like Goodwill has, anyone could be successful." – Bernard Taylor Read the rest of Bernard's story and learn how our Career Navigation services can benefit you: ?? https://lnkd.in/etp_FCGb #GoodwillValleys #CareerDevelopmentMonth #FindYourGood

Thank you, Member One! We truly appreciate your support of Melrose Plaza - Roanoke, VA and The Excel Center?.

Goodwill dropped in on the latest construction fundamentals class at the Build Smart Institute to provide 20 new FLEX drill kits from FLEX Power Tools. ?? We are proud to offer tuition support to many of the students in this class, thanks to the Lowe's Foundation Gable Grants Program in support of training in skilled trades. Special thanks to Sullivan Hutson for your work in making this happen. #GoodwillValleys #LowesFoundation #SkilledTrades