Goodwill Industries of Arkansas

Goodwill Industries of Arkansas is pleased to announce Ervin “Pete” Dennis as the organization’s new Vice President of Mission Services and Jherrithan Dukes as Vice President of Education and Training. “As Goodwill Industries of Arkansas expands our service programs across the state, we are excited to welcome Pete and Jherrithan in these two crucial leadership roles,” said Sr. Vice President and Chief Mission Officer Edie Stewart. “Their backgrounds offer a unique perspective in the development of our mission initiatives. It is critical for us to meet Arkansans where they are to enhance opportunities for education and training and create opportunities for their future success by providing a clear roadmap to a job and career. Pete and Jherrithan will help GIA make that happen.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/gwkuDySb #goodwillar #teambluear #transformingarkansas

Thank you INVITING ARKANSAS for featuring our 2nd Annual Gala for Good event chairs, Elizabeth Small and Tom Small and for shining a light on our celebration of the Spirit of Goodwill Industries of Arkansas! Join us on Oct. 26 for this special event and find out how Goodwill is transforming Arkansas: www.thegalaforgood.org https://lnkd.in/dJNXpk2c #goodwillar #galaforgood #transformingarkansas

Goodwill Industries of Arkansas was the recipient of ARC's 2024 Community Involvement of the Year Award. This award honors a company/agency/association who has made a significant contribution to the advancement of waste reduction, recycling, and sustainability in Arkansas over the past year. The Arkansas Recycling Coalition (ARC) held its annual awards presentation at the Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort in Hot Springs, Ark., on Tuesday, September 10. Each year this educational event attracts many professionals in the reduce, reuse, recycle and sustainability field from around the state and nation. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gwkuDySb #goodwillar #lookforthegood #teambluear #sustainability

The Center for Arkansas Legal Services is hosting a Record Sealing Clinic in Pine Bluff! This is a free event for low-income Arkansans. Information is below: ??? October 4 ??Pine Bluff Convention Center (Entrance D) ?? 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Call 501-376-3423 to schedule an appointment. Attendees need to bring ID and Sentencing Order. #reentry #goodwillar #communityevent

Our Reentry team participated in the City of Faith Career & Resource Fair last week! It's always a good day when we have the opportunity to share what we do and who we are with the community. ?? Learn more about our Reentry Services: https://lnkd.in/gV_MyCeY #goodwillar #teambluear #reentry

? Join #TeamBlueAR! ? Goodwill Industries of Arkansas offers full and part-time positions, competitive wages, and benefits packages that can include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vacation, holidays, sick leave and 403b retirement plans. Start your career with Goodwill today: https://lnkd.in/eyukCcq ?? #goodwillar #lookforthegood #careers #jobs

Just a reminder that Get Right with the Court is THIS SATURDAY! ?? This community engagement event will provide assistance with court fines, fees and child support without fear of arrest. It is designed to allow attendees to benefit from services such as waiving or reducing unpaid fines, fees, and court costs, recalling child support warrants, and more. ??? September 28, 2024 ??Pulaski County Courthouse at 401 W. Markham St. in Little Rock, AR ?? 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. We are very excited to be partnering with the Pulaski County Circuit and District Courts and look forward to serving the community. ?? #goodwillar #lookforthegood #reentry

We are elated to announce that our very own Steven Vaughn, Director of Re-entry Services at Goodwill Industries of Arkansas, has been accepted into the 40th Class of Leadership Greater Little Rock. LGLR is a nine-month community leadership program created by the Little Rock Regional Chamber. It is designed to develop effective leaders by enhancing their civic, social, and professional awareness to positively impact our community. Pictured here are Lenesha Jones (GIA's Chief People Officer) Edie Stewart (GIA's Chief Mission Officer) Christina Vaughn (Steven's wife), Steven Vaughn and Brian Marsh (President and CEO of GIA). Congratulations Steven Vaughn! We're so proud of you! #teamblue #lookforthegood #LGLR

Goodwill is participating in Little Rock Recycles Day! ?? Bring your recycling to the Little Rock Zoo (east parking lot), September 28, 2024, from 9 a.m. – 12 noon. Drive through the Zoo's East Parking Lot accessed via Monroe Drive between 9 am and 12 pm to participate in LITTLE ROCK RECYCLES DAY! ?? #goodwillar #recycle #donations

Last week, we celebrated EIGHT welding graduates of The Academy at Goodwill Industries of Arkansas! ?? Learn how you can get your welding certification here: https://lnkd.in/g5XDubct #goodwillar #lookforthegood #teambluear #theacademy