Goodwill receives grant from Eversource
June 4, 2024
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Goodwill Industries of the Berkshires and Southern Vermont announces that it has received a grant of $1,200 from the Eversource Foundation for its Soar for Success program
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Goodwill receives grant for food insecurity aid
April 24, 2024
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Goodwill Industries of the Berkshires and Southern Vermont announces that it has received a $1,500 grant from Fallon Health for the nonprofit’s continued work in fighting food insecurity in the Berkshires.
Goodwill receives grants for job skills programs
April 22, 2024
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Goodwill Industries of the Berkshires and Southern Vermont announces that it has received $8,500 in grants from Berkshire Bank, Greylock Federal Credit Union and MountainOne Bank to support its Soar for Success employability skills program. The nonprofit social services organization received an additional $2,500 from Greylock Federal Credit Union toward promotion and other costs associated with its annual meeting in October.
Berkshire Athenaeum celebrates Earth Day with computer recycling collection
April 5, 2024
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – In observance of Earth Day on Monday, April 22, 2024, the Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield’s Public Library, is collaborating with Goodwill Industries of the Berkshires and Southern Vermont by hosting a computer recycling collection starting Monday, April 22, and continuing through Saturday, April 27.
Julie Parker, Mrs. Goodwill, has a happy 80th birthday
FROM THE JAN. 3, 1975, EAGLE
BY LEE LEAHY
It’s fun honoring Julie Parker, manager of the Goodwill Industries store at 336 North St. She becomes so excited and is so obviously pleased if people make a fuss over her. That and the fact that she is a most unusual lady are probably the reasons her co-workers were happy to throw a party for her yesterday at the store in observance of her birthday. Julie was 80 on New Year’s day.
Pittsfield Cooperative Bank Donates $1,000 to Goodwill
Sept. 13, 2023
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Pittsfield Cooperative Bank recently made a $1,000 donation to Goodwill Industries of the Berkshires and Southern Vermont’s Soar for Success program. The Soar for Success program focuses on job training in custodial skills, customer service, employability skills guidance for individuals preparing for job interviews, and provides interview and work attire.
Pittsfield Community Justice Support Center celebrates three clients on a day staff ‘live for’
Jul 14, 2023
PITTSFIELD — At the Pittsfield Community Justice Support Center on Fourth Street, staff are used to helping people through some of their lowest moments. The center, which works to support people in or exiting the criminal justice system, sees their clients through a lot of hard days.
Wolf’s Story
Wolf Valentin came to Goodwill as a referral from Keenan House in the summer of 2023. His original goal as a newly released person from prison was to get a voucher for clothing. That is just the beginning of his relationship with Katie Walden and Pam Bennett, two members of the mission services staff.
Amie’s Story
Amie joined Goodwill Industries of the Berkshires & So. Vermont two and one half years ago. She describes her employment as a blessing. After being homeless, she was able to find a place of comfort in the Bennington store and in the community.
Lisa’s Story
Lisa first began at Goodwill in 2005 and what she loves most is getting to meet the customers, learning about the items that they are looking for and experiencing joy as they value their finds. Lisa shares in their interests- she “loves” shopping. She also takes joy in changing the music and watching the customers sing and dance.
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