As the immediate past chair serving 12 years on the Goodwill of North Georgia board of directors, Kirk Halpern, Founder & CEO of Farmers & Fishermen Purveyors has helped hundreds of aspiring business owners graduate from Goodwill’s GoodBIZ! program for entrepreneurs. Mr. Halpern will be honored with Goodwill’s inaugural Community Leadership Award at the Goodwill of North Georgia’s Battle of the BIZ! on Saturday evening, October 26th . Visit https://lnkd.in/dCiNYwqu to purchase your tickets today! Can't attend? Visit https://lnkd.in/dMV83i9U to give in celebration of Mr. Halpern.
Goodwill of North Georgia
非盈利组织
Decatur，Georgia 5,096 位关注者
Our mission is to put people to work.
关于我们
Goodwill of North Georgia, a 501(c)(3) corporation, provides job training and employment services to people who are having trouble finding work, want to change careers, or start their own business. With the agency’s support, Goodwill participants overcome employment hurdles caused by physical, emotional and developmental disabilities, limited job skills, poverty and other challenges. We sell donated clothing, books, furniture and household goods in stores across North Georgia, and the proceeds help fund our mission to put people to work. Since 1925, your donations have been helping to change lives.
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https://goodwillng.org/
Goodwill of North Georgia的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 非盈利组织
- 规模
- 1,001-5,000 人
- 总部
- Decatur，Georgia
- 类型
- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 1925
- 领域
- Retail、Mission Services (job training and placement)、Facility Management、Donated Goods、Training和Employment services
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主要
获取路线
2201 Lawrenceville Highway
Suite 300
US，Georgia，Decatur，30033
Goodwill of North Georgia员工
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Get ready for Career Connector Week, October 7th—11th! The week starts with a Hybrid Workshop. Join us for interactive sessions at our Smyrna Career Center on Monday, October 7, from 11 am to noon and at our Pleasant Hill Career Center on Thursday from 4 pm to 5 pm. These sessions combine in-person and virtual elements for a flexible and enriching experience. https://lnkd.in/etPw_Jt5 The Smyrna Career Center is 3205 S Cobb Dr. SE, Smyrna, GA. Join us for a crucial workshop on Identity Theft to learn effective strategies for protecting your personal information and safeguarding your financial security. Click Here to Join Online! Https://tinyurl.com/yz6f9h48 The Pleasant Hill Career Center address is 1502 Pleasant Hill Rd, Duluth, GA. Join us for an informative workshop on Debt Management to discover effective strategies for reducing debt and improving your financial health. Click Here to Join Online! Https://tinyurl.com/2v7y73v9 Please take advantage of our Career Connector Week Virtual Job Fair on October 8 from 10 am to 1 pm! Join us for the virtual job and resource fair on October 8 from 10 am to 1 pm. This event is part of Career Connector Week, which runs from October 7 to 11th. Take advantage of this opportunity to connect with employers and resources in your area. Https://https://lnkd.in/ehuWweH7
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Do you remember when Kristel won Goodwill of North Georgia's 2023 Battle of the BIZ! and $10,000 to invest in business?! Since then her Cafexito Mexican Coffee Shop has been flourishing! We still have a few tickets left to go to the Battle of the BIZ! Gala on Saturday, October 26. You don’t want to miss catching up with Kristel and meeting our 2024 Battle of the BIZ! finalists. Visit?www.goodwillng.org/battle?to secure your table or tickets today!
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Happy 100th Birthday to President Jimmy Carter!?Goodwill of North Georgia is proud to have provided stellar facility services to The Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum for almost 40 years. It’s been an honor to support the legacy of such an amazing leader and humanitarian.????#Happy100th #JimmyCarter #GoodwillNG #CarterCenter”
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Goodwill of North Georgia is thrilled to announce that we have received a $1.5 million grant from the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation to train 250 residents in the high-demand clean tech industries of solar technology and electric vehicle charging. This incredible opportunity will provide participants with industry-specific certifications, career coaching, and the chance to earn additional credentials for career advancement. We are dedicated to empowering the residents of Atlanta's Historic Westside neighborhoods and are grateful for the support that will help us make a meaningful impact in the community. https://lnkd.in/g6HaggqJ #GoodwillNorthGeorgia #WorkforceDevelopment #CommunityEmpowerment
Leader of one of the most impactful nonprofits in the country. Putting people to work and enhancing upward mobility as the CEO at Goodwill of North Georgia.
Last week, I was able to explore the legacy of Atlanta’s historic Westside and witness the positive changes taking place. It was great to meet grantee partners and gain insights into their work addressing the unique challenges and opportunities of the Westside. Thanks to the $1.5 million grant from the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, Goodwill of North Georgia will be able to train 250 Westside residents in high-demand career programs focusing on clean tech industries such as solar technology and electric vehicle charging. Our participants will benefit from industry-specific certifications, career coaching, and the chance to earn additional credentials for career advancement. https://lnkd.in/g6HaggqJ
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It’s time to announce our August 2024 Team Member of the Month winners! ?? JaNyla Burley, Shift Supervisor,?Store - Fayetteville?was nominated by?Kaprial Hardwick?as our?August Team Member of the Month. JaNyla is being recognized for demonstrating our values of Service, Excellence, Ethics, Diversity, Safety and Accountability. JaNyla exemplifies our value of service by going above and beyond to make sure that everyone knows what they are doing and making sure our guests feel welcomed in the store. She shows exceptional dedication in solving their problems and ensuring their satisfaction. She consistently surpasses the expectation of the role and delivers outstanding results. JaNyla consistently prioritizes honesty and transparency in her interactions with team members and guests setting a strong example of ethical behavior. She actively seeks out and respects different perspectives, cultures and backgrounds, fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment. Janyla follows safety protocols to ensure the well-being of herself and others. - Thomas "TJ" Harris, Assistant Manager,?Store - Fayetteville?was nominated by Daniel Williams as our?August Manager Team Member of the Month?for demonstrating our values of service, excellence, safety and accountability. Thomas is committed to providing outstanding service to his team members and guests. Since day one he has always made himself available to answer questions or provide a helping hand when needed. Thomas’ dedication to the agency is exceptional. Throughout his journey with Goodwill, he has demonstrated the ability to excel, first as a Shift Supervisor then being promoted to Assistant Store Manager. His team is impressed by his strong work ethic and dedication. Thomas demonstrates excellence in his work. His dedication to 'Go Beyond' isn't just a phrase, he truly embodies it wholeheartedly.
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Did you catch us on the #PortiaShow? Check out our segment on Back to School Fashion on a Budget ft. Nikki Lee! https://lnkd.in/e2Q48Rpx FOX 5 Atlanta, WAGA-TV
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