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Goodwill Lawrence Grand Reopening

Goodwill of Western Missouri & Eastern Kansas and The Chamber of Lawrence, Kansas Host Ribbon- Cutting for NEWLY REMODELED Lawrence, Kansas Donation Center Thursday, March 9 @ 11:30a   WHO: President & CEO, Goodwill of Western MO & Eastern KS Stefany Williams &…


Dump Your Ex's Stuff: Goodwill's Anti-Valentine's Donation Drive

Don’t hate this Valentine’s Day. Donate. Monday, February 6 through Tuesday, February 14, Goodwill of Western Missouri & Eastern Kansas will accept all that stuff an ex-boyfriend, girlfriend or spouse left behind after the break up at one of its more than 14 donation centers…


Goodwill of Western MO and Eastern KS Announces Three Key Leadership Appointments

Three Vice Presidents Signal New Momentum for Goodwill Laura Ritterbush as Vice President of Mission Operations, Michael Belt as Vice President of Store Operations and Lauren Solidum as Vice President of Mission Advancement Join Leadership Team Kansas City, Missouri –…


Partnership Creates a One-Stop-Donation-Drop

Goodwill of Western MO & Eastern KS and Harvesters-The Community Food Network announce partnership Kansas City, MO  – Goodwill donors are generous. In fact, often when people donate their clothing, furniture, and household goods to Goodwill thrift stores, they also ask t…


Goodwill Announces 2016 Power of Work Awards Winners

Goodwill of Western MO & Eastern KS recognizes local individuals and businesses of excellence Kansas City, MO  – The non-profit agency Goodwill of Western Missouri and Eastern Kansas announced the five 2016 Power of Work Awards Winners on Wednesday, April 20, 2016, …


Moving Made Light-Hearted with Goodwill

Goodwill of Western MO & Eastern KS announces partnership with Panda Boxes   KANSAS CITY, MO – Panda Boxes and Goodwill are making eco-friendly moving in and around Kansas City easier and “greener” than ever before. Panda Boxes offers rentable, reusable, and…


One sentence that matters most to Goodwill; it's not what you think.

By Jennifer Matascik Goodwill of Western MO & Eastern KS shares purpose behind new mission statement and website re-launch Goodwill may be best known for giving new life to old things.  Goodwill may be best known for giving new life to old things.  Nevertheless, its purpose a…


KC school board pick for superintendent is eager to tackle challenges

By Mara Rose Williams  Ajia Morris, vice president for MOKAN Goodwill celebrated when she heard the board chose Bedell. “I am cautiously optimistic because I have been in Kansas City about a decade and I’ve seen a lot of superintendents come and go,” Morris said. …


How to Make More Room For New Stuff

By Lorie Marrero Collaboration and Financial Contribution will Support Job Training and Placement Programs   One of my favorite ways to save time is to shop online, yet one of my least favorite jobs is breaking down the cardboard boxes that show up when my stuff is delivered!  A…


Goodwill® and Partner Brands Give Consumers a Socially Conscious Reason to Shop Online this Holiday Season

By Charlene Sarmiento Through the Innovative Give Back Box Tool, Shoppers Can Reuse Boxes to Donate Stuff and Create Jobs   ROCKVILLE, MD — This Cyber Monday, Goodwill® and its partner brands are joining forces to provide online consumers with a new and convenien…


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