Rappahannock Goodwill Industries

Goodwill News

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Press Releases

• Fredericksburg Mayor Honors National Service Recognition Day Posted on — April 11, 2013 by Shawn

  Fredericksburg Mayor Mary Katherine Greenlaw joined more than 830 mayors across the country in a day of recognition to highlight the impact of national service on city challenges.

• Free Lance-Star Praises Rappahannock Goodwill Posted on — April 8, 2013 by Shawn

  The Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star praises Rappahannock Goodwill Industries. “The services Goodwill provides—job training, education, “discount” necessities, recycling—approximate some tasks of government, but without the huge price tags, cost overruns, and deficits.”

• Microloans “Bridge The Gap” For Small Business Posted on — March 25, 2013 by Shawn

  Rappahannock Goodwill Industries recently partnered with the nonprofits Quin Rivers and ECDC Enterprise Development Group (EDG) to provide microloans to Fredericksburg area residents in order to help them start businesses.

• Goodwill Participant Shana Gutierrez Featured Posted on — March 5, 2013 by Shawn

  The story of Shana Gutierrez was recently featured on the Goodwill International website. Shana told her story of how Rappahannock Goodwill’s Job Help Center was able to assist her with a job search. Read the story here: http://www.fredgoodwill.org/shana  

• New Goodwill Store, Donation Center, and Outlet Posted on — October 11, 2012 by Shawn

  Rappahannock Goodwill Industries (RGI) invites shoppers and donors to the region’s newest Goodwill Store, Outlet, and Donation Center located at the Lee’s Hill Center in Spotsylvania.

• Veteran’s Resource Fair Posted on — August 13, 2012 by Shawn

  Rappahannock Goodwill Industries is partnering with the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce and The Virginia Wounded Warrior Program, to present the Veteran’s Employment Resource Fair on Tuesday, August 21, 2012.

• Rappahannock Goodwill Seeks AmeriCorps Members Posted on — July 23, 2012 by Shawn

  Rappahannock Goodwill Industries is recruiting five AmeriCorps members for RGI’s Adult Literacy tutoring program, GoodSkills Literacy Corps.

• New Attended Donation Centers in Colonial Beach, Dahlgren, and King George Posted on — June 25, 2012 by Shawn

  Rappahannock Goodwill Industries has opened three new attended donation centers in Colonial Beach, Dahlgren, and King George. All of the new donation centers are open seven days a week from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

• Goodwill Partners With Economic Development Group for Microloan Program Posted on — February 19, 2012 by Shawn

  Rappahannock Goodwill Industries has partnered with Northern Virginia based ECDC Enterprise Development Group to establish a local microloan program.

• Calvin Okeson, Rappahannock Goodwill employee, featured nationally Posted on — January 23, 2012 by Shawn

  Rappahannock Goodwill employee, Calvin Okeson, is featured on the Goodwill Industries International website! http://www.goodwill.org/my-story/calvin-okeson/

• Goodwill Closes on Purchase of New Building Posted on — October 4, 2011 by Shawn

  Rappahannock Goodwill Industries’ (RGI) has closed on the purchase of an 80,000 square foot building at Lee’s Hill in Spotsylvania, Virginia. The building is located at 4701 Market Street, Fredericksburg, Virginia 22408.

• Chamber of Commerce Announces Goodwill Awards Posted on — September 30, 2011 by Shawn

  RGI and the Chamber are proud to invite the business community to the 10th annual Chamber Goodwill Awards on Oct. 13 at the Fredericksburg Hospitality House.

• Goodwill Opens Newest Store in Stafford Posted on — August 24, 2011 by Shawn

  Grand Opening celebration of its new south Stafford store and donation center on Friday, August 26 at 9 a.m. Celebration activities include a ribbon cutting ceremony at 9 a.m., a raffle for prizes, and family activities all weekend.

• Goodwill Expands Mission With Purchase of New Building Posted on — July 29, 2011 by Shawn

  Rappahannock Goodwill Industries’ (RGI) Board of Directors has approved the purchase of an 80,000 square foot building at Lee’s Hill in Spotsylvania County, Virginia.

• Goodwill to Others Results In Over $9,000 in Assistance To Social Services Posted on — May 24, 2011 by Shawn

  The annual Goodwill to Others results in over $9,000 in assistance to local social services!

• Outlet Center Opens at Rt. 3 & I95! Posted on — May 8, 2011 by Shawn

  RGI has opened the doors of their first outlet location, which is also the only Goodwill Outlet located in the Northern Virginia area.

• Three New Donation Centers Open Posted on — March 25, 2011 by Shawn

  In a continuing effort to make it easier for people to donate their gently used clothing and household items, Rappahannock Goodwill has opened three new donation centers. The newest Donation Centers are located in front of Walmart at Washington Square Shopping Center in Stafford, Globe and Laurel restaurant…

• Goodwill President/CEO Woody Van Valkenburgh Wins Chamber Service Award Posted on — March 4, 2011 by Shawn

  The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce it has presented its annual Joseph L. Argenzio Award to Woody Van Valkenburgh, President/CEO of Rappahannock Goodwill Industries.

• New Video Features Lives Changed Through Goodwill Posted on — December 9, 2010 by Shawn

  A new video has been released that follows the stories of people whose lives have been changed through the services offered by Goodwill. You can watch the video by going to www.fredgoodwill.org/changes

• Laundry Operations Receive Highest Industry Reaccreditation Posted on — November 22, 2010 by Shawn

  The Laundry Operations of Rappahannock Goodwill Industries got the thumbs up a second time for meeting the highest standards in processing health care linens.

• New Board Members Bring Key Representation To Goodwill Posted on — November 15, 2010 by Shawn

  Rappahannock Goodwill’s new members to its board of directors have backgrounds in health care, finance, business, workforce development and non-profit leadership and fundraising.

• Rappahannock Goodwill Industries Earns Award for Green Cleaning Posted on — April 27, 2010 by admin

  Rappahannock Goodwill Industries earned a score of more than 80 percent qualifying the organization for the (OS1) ® Green Certified Award.

• Harrison Center Donation Center Opens Posted on — March 25, 2010 by admin

  Rappahannock Goodwill is continuing to make it easier for people to donate their gently used clothing and household items.

• Town & Country Donation Center Opens Posted on — March 3, 2010 by admin

  People who would like to make a donation of gently used clothing or household goods to Rappahannock Goodwill are going to find it easier than ever to do so.

• Lake of the Woods Attended Donation Center Opens Posted on — February 11, 2010 by admin

  The opening of a new attended donation center near Lake of the Woods in Orange County is making it a lot easier for people to donate their gently used clothing and household goods.

• Goodwill Grows its Mission During 2009 Posted on — February 10, 2010 by admin

  Last year was a tough one for businesses and individuals alike, but Rappahannock Goodwill managed to have one of its best years ever in a number of areas.

• Goodwill to Others Results In $23,000 Donation to Social Posted on — November 15, 2009 by admin

  (Fredericksburg, VA) – Rappahannock Goodwill Industries and the Girl Scout Commonwealth Council of Virginia’s 17th Annual Goodwill to Others Community Drive was held on Saturday, November 7th throughout the City of Fredericksburg, Caroline County, Culpeper County, King George County, Stafford County, and Spotsylvania County.

• Despite a Recession, Goodwill’s Commercial Laundry Keeps Growing Posted on — April 1, 2009 by admin

  (Fredericksburg, VA) – A new, three-year contract with the 371-bed George Washington University Hospital in Washington, D.C., is creating 10 new jobs for Goodwill’s commercial laundry facility in Fredericksburg.

• As Unemployment rises, Rappahannock Goodwill Helps People Find Jobs Posted on — March 6, 2009 by admin

  Fredericksburg, VA – The Bureau of Labor Statistics announced today that the nation’s unemployment rate rose to 8.1 percent. At Rappahannock Goodwill Industries we remain committed to our mission of helping people gain employment.

• New Zero-Emission Electric Vehicle Helps Power Rappahannock Goodwill Workers Posted on — February 3, 2009 by admin

  (Fredericksburg, VA) This month Rappahannock Goodwill workers at the FBI Academy began using a new all-electric van to get to their work sites around the sprawling FBI campus.

• Goodwill Board Holds Meeting in Culpeper Posted on — September 23, 2008 by admin

  (Fredericksburg, VA) – Rappahannock Goodwill Industries’ service region is made up of the City of Fredericksburg, and 12-local counties including Caroline, Culpeper, Essex, Louisa, King George, Northumberland, Orange, Rappahannock, Richmond, Spotsylvania, Stafford and Westmoreland.

• Goodwill Has Great Back to School Bargains Posted on — August 28, 2008 by admin

  (Fredericksburg, VA) – When people think of Goodwill they think of low prices and great bargains.

• Goodwill Has Great Back to School Bargains Posted on — August 15, 2008 by admin

  (Fredericksburg, VA) – When people think of Goodwill they think of low prices and great bargains.

• Congressman Wittman Visits Local Goodwill Operations Posted on — July 29, 2008 by admin

  (Fredericksburg, VA) – Congressman Robert J. Wittman of Virginia’s First Congressional District received a personal tour of some of Rappahannock Goodwill Industries operations on Monday, July 28th in Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania County.

• Goodwill Job Help Centers to Serve More People with Disabilities Posted on — June 26, 2008 by admin

  (Fredericksburg, VA) – Rappahannock Goodwill is gearing up their Job Help Centers to provide more career and employment services targeted to people with disabilities.

• Goodwill Board Travels Region to Hold Meetings Posted on — May 20, 2008 by admin

  (Fredericksburg, VA) – Rappahannock Goodwill Industries’ service region is made up of the City of Fredericksburg, and 12-local counties including Caroline, Culpeper, Essex, Louisa, King George, Northumberland, Orange, Rappahannock, Richmond, Spotsylvania, Stafford and Westmoreland.

• Cosner Corner Goodwill Store and Job Help Center Now Open Posted on — April 30, 2008 by admin

  (Fredericksburg, VA) – Rappahannock Goodwill’s newest Retail Store and Job Help Center is now at Cosner’s Corner in Massaponax.

• Chamber, Goodwill to Honor Local Businesses Posted on — September 24, 2007 by admin

  (Fredericksburg, VA) – Rappahannock Goodwill Industries and the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce are joining together for the sixth annual Chamber Goodwill Awards to honor local businesses and the good work that area non-profits do each year in the Fredericksburg Region.

• Caroline Girl Scouts Prepare for Goodwill to Others Drive Posted on — September 8, 2007 by admin

  (Fredericksburg, VA) – Rappahannock Goodwill Industries in partnership with the Girl Scout Commonwealth Council will be celebrating the 15th Annual Goodwill to Others Community Drive in Caroline County on November 3, 2007.

• Goodwill Has Great Back to School Bargains Posted on — August 24, 2007 by admin

  (Fredericksburg, VA) – When people think of Goodwill they think of low prices and great bargains.

• Commercial Laundry Operation Wins Accreditation Posted on — July 31, 2007 by admin

  (Fredericksburg, VA) – Rappahannock Goodwill Industries’ commercial laundry operation earned a near-perfect score during an inspection last month and has won a three-year accreditation from the Healthcare Laundry Accreditation Council.

• America’s Next Top Model Fashions on shopgoodwill.com Bid to Add Fashions from Reality Show’s Season Premiere to Your Wardrobe Posted on — March 3, 2007 by admin

  Los Angeles, CA – Calling all fans of America’s Next Top Model: Items from the show’s February 28 season premiere are now for sale on http://www.shopgoodwill.com.

• Culpeper Girl Scouts and Goodwill join forces for Community Drive Posted on — November 10, 2006 by admin

  (Fredericksburg, VA) – Rappahannock Goodwill Industries and Culpeper County Girl Scout Troops are joining forces for the 14th Annual Goodwill to Others Community Drive this Saturday, November 4th in Culpeper. Caroline County, King George County, Stafford County and Spotsylvania County.

• Girl Scout Community Drive to Kick-off with Goodwill Posted on — October 10, 2006 by admin

  (Fredericksburg, VA) – Rappahannock Goodwill Industries in partnership with the Girl Scout Commonwealth Council will be celebrating the 13th Annual Goodwill to Others Community Drive which kicks-off on Saturday, October 15 at the Goodwill Retail Store on 2336 Plank Road/Route 3 in Fredericksburg from 11:00am-1:00pm.

• Girl Scout Community Drive to Kick-off with Goodwill in Culpeper Posted on — October 10, 2006 by admin

  (Fredericksburg, VA) – Rappahannock Goodwill Industries in partnership with local Culpeper area Girl Scout troops will be celebrating the 14th Annual Goodwill to Others Community Drive which kicks-off on Saturday, October 14 at the Goodwill Retail Store at 504 Culpeper Town Square in Culpeper from 11:00am-1:00pm.

• Girl Scouts and Goodwill Community Drive a Huge Success Posted on — November 12, 2005 by admin

  (Fredericksburg, VA) – Rappahannock Goodwill Industries and the Girl Scout Commonwealth Council of Virginia’s 13th Annual Goodwill to Others Community Drive was held on Saturday, November 5th throughout Fredericksburg, Caroline County, King George County, Stafford County, Culpeper County and Spotsylvania County.

• Culpeper Girl Scouts and Goodwill join forces for Community Drive Posted on — November 10, 2005 by admin

  (Fredericksburg, VA) – Rappahannock Goodwill Industries and Culpeper County Girl Scout Troops are joining forces for the 14th Annual Goodwill to Others Community Drive this Saturday, November 4th in Culpeper. Caroline County, King George County, Stafford County and Spotsylvania County.

• Girl Scout Community Drive to Kick-off with Goodwill in Culpeper Posted on — October 21, 2005 by admin

  (Fredericksburg, VA) – Rappahannock Goodwill Industries in partnership with local Culpeper area Girl Scout troops will be celebrating the 13th Annual Goodwill to Others Community Drive which kicks-off on Saturday, October 22 at the Goodwill Retail Store at 504 Culpeper Town Square in Culpeper from 11:00am-1:00pm.

• Goodwill’s Aquia Towne Center store is moving Posted on — October 27, 2000 by admin

  (Fredericksburg, VA) – Rappahannock Goodwill Industries’ Aquia Towne Center store is moving to a bigger location in the Doc Stone Center.

• New Goodwill Store has record day at Grand Opening Posted on — October 27, 2000 by admin

  (Fredericksburg, VA) – Rappahannock Goodwill Industries opened their newest retail store this past Saturday in the Doc Stone Commons shopping center.

• King George Social Services Director David Coman Joins RGI Board Posted on — October 27, 2000 by admin

  (Fredericksburg, VA) – David Coman, Director of the King George County Department of Social Services, is the newest member of the board of directors for Rappahannock Goodwill Industries.

• Girl Scouts and Goodwill join forces for Community Drive Posted on — October 27, 2000 by admin

  (Fredericksburg, VA) – Rappahannock Goodwill Industries and the Girl Scout Commonwealth Council of Virginia are joining forces for the 13th Annual Goodwill to Others Community Drive this Saturday, November 5th throughout Fredericksburg, Caroline County, King George County, Stafford County and Spotsylvania County.

• Girl Scouts and Goodwill join forces for Community Drive Posted on — October 27, 2000 by admin

  (Fredericksburg, VA) – Rappahannock Goodwill Industries and local Culpeper area Girl Scout troops join forces for the 13th Annual Goodwill to Others Community Drive this Saturday, November 5th in Culpeper.

• Girl Scouts and Goodwill join forces again for Community Drive Posted on — October 27, 2000 by admin

  (Fredericksburg, VA) – Rappahannock Goodwill Industries and the Girl Scout Commonwealth Council of Virginia are joining forces for the 14th Annual Goodwill to Others Community Drive this Saturday, November 4th throughout Fredericksburg, Caroline County, King George County, Stafford County and Spotsylvania County.

• Goodwill to Others Community Drive sets New Record Posted on — October 27, 2000 by admin

  (Fredericksburg, VA) – Rappahannock Goodwill Industries and the Girl Scout Commonwealth Council of Virginia’s 14th Annual Goodwill to Others Community Drive was held on Saturday, November 4th throughout the City of Fredericksburg, Caroline County, Culpeper County, King George County, Stafford County, and Spotsylvania County.

• Two new members of Rappahannock Goodwill Industries’ board of directors bring a wealth of local knowledge. Posted on — October 27, 2000 by admin

  (Fredericksburg, VA) – Two new members of Rappahannock Goodwill Industries’ board of directors bring a wealth of local knowledge.

• Kathy J. Beard Joins Goodwill Board of Directors Posted on — October 27, 2000 by admin

  (Fredericksburg, VA) – Rappahannock Goodwill’s mission is connecting people with work opportunities, and now that effort has gained a key supporter.

• National Goodwill Week Celebration Scheduled for May Posted on — October 27, 2000 by admin

  (Fredericksburg, VA) – You hear “Goodwill” and you think, “Time to clean out the closet.” Please do: thousands of people across the United States and Canada, including right here in the Rappahannock region, are struggling to find and keep good jobs.

• Spring Cleaning Provides Donations for Goodwill Posted on — October 27, 2000 by admin

  (Fredericksburg, VA) – Cleaning out your closets and doing your spring cleaning now can provide donations for your local Goodwill.

• Silver Companies Executive Joins Goodwill Board Posted on — October 27, 2000 by admin

  (Fredericksburg, VA) – Rappahannock Goodwill Industries is pleased to announce that Mr. Richard M. Tremblay has joined their Board of Directors

• NATION’S DISABILITY POLICY MAKES IT HARD TO SAVE FOR RETIREMENT Posted on — October 27, 2000 by admin

  Rockville, MD – Goodwill Industries International is calling on the U.S. House of Representatives to pass H.R. 3696, which would modify the nation’s disability policies to exclude 401(k) and IRA retirement accounts from federally funded means-tested benefits, so that all Americans can pursue a path to self-sufficiency and financial independence.

• Girl Scouts Prepare for Goodwill to Others Drive Posted on — October 27, 2000 by admin

  (Fredericksburg, VA) – Rappahannock Goodwill Industries in partnership with the Girl Scout Commonwealth Council and local Departments of Social Services will be celebrating the 15th Annual Goodwill to Others Community Drive on November 3, 2007.

• Girl Scouts and Goodwill join forces again for Community Drive Posted on — October 27, 2000 by admin

  (Fredericksburg, VA) – Rappahannock Goodwill Industries and the Girl Scout Commonwealth Council of Virginia are joining forces for the 15th Annual Goodwill to Others Community Drive this Saturday, November 3rd throughout Fredericksburg, Caroline County, Culpeper County, King George County, Stafford County and Spotsylvania County.

• Girl Scouts Prepare for Goodwill to Others Drive Posted on — October 27, 2000 by admin

  (Fredericksburg, VA) – Rappahannock Goodwill Industries in partnership with the Girl Scout Commonwealth Council and local Departments of Social Services will be celebrating the 15th Annual Goodwill to Others Community Drive on November 3, 2007.

• Goodwill to Others Community Drive Sets Another Record Posted on — October 27, 2000 by admin

  (Fredericksburg, VA) – Rappahannock Goodwill Industries and the Girl Scout Commonwealth Council of Virginia’s 15th Annual Goodwill to Others Community Drive was held on Saturday, November 3rd throughout the City of Fredericksburg, Caroline County, Culpeper County, King George County, Stafford County, and Spotsylvania County.

• Goodwill Lands Second Major Hospital Laundry Contract Posted on — October 27, 2000 by admin

  (Fredericksburg, VA) – Rappahannock Goodwill Industry’s commercial laundry operation in Fredericksburg has acquired a second, large customer in Washington, D.C.

• Goodwill Opens New Store in Louisa County Posted on — October 27, 2000 by admin

  (Fredericksburg, VA) – Rappahannock Goodwill will be conducting a Grand Opening Ceremony for its newest retail store in Louisa at the Louisa Market Place at 501 East Main Street, next to Food Lion on Saturday, March 1st

• Goodwill Opens New Store in Louisa County Posted on — October 27, 2000 by admin

  (Fredericksburg, VA) Rappahannock Goodwill will be conducting a Grand Opening Ceremony for its newest retail store in Louisa at the Louisa Market Place at 501 East Main Street, next to Food Lion on Saturday, March 1st.

• Goodwill Opens New Job Help Center and Store in Spotsylvania Posted on — October 27, 2000 by admin

  (Fredericksburg, VA) – Rappahannock Goodwill will be having a Grand Opening Ceremony for its newest Job Help Center and Retail Store in Spotsylvania County on Saturday, March 29th.

• Spring Cleaning Provides Donations for Goodwill Posted on — October 27, 2000 by admin

  (Fredericksburg, VA) – Cleaning out your closets and doing your spring cleaning now can provide donations for your local Goodwill.

• National Goodwill Week Celebration Posted on — October 27, 2000 by admin

  (Fredericksburg, VA) – You hear “Goodwill” and you think, “Time to clean out the closet.” Please do: thousands of people across the United States and Canada, including right here in the Rappahannock region, are struggling to find and keep good jobs.

• Goodwill Opens New Store in Orange County Posted on — October 27, 2000 by admin

  (Fredericksburg, VA) – Rappahannock Goodwill will be conducting a Grand Opening Ceremony for its newest retail store in Orange, Virginia at the Orange Village Shopping Center at 500 North Madison Road, Route 15, next to Food Lion on Saturday, July 12th. Festivities will be held from 11AM to 2PM including free hot dogs and drinks, in store discounts, door prizes, children’s activities and more!

• Goodwill Opens New Store in Orange County Posted on — October 27, 2000 by admin

  (Fredericksburg, VA) – Rappahannock Goodwill will be conducting a Grand Opening Ceremony for its newest retail store in Orange, Virginia at the Orange Village Shopping Center at 500 North Madison Road, Route 15, next to Food Lion on Saturday, July 12th. Festivities will be held from 11AM to 2PM including free hot dogs and drinks, in store discounts, door prizes, children’s activities and more!

• Goodwill Kicks-off National Goodwill Week with New Logo, New Look Posted on — January 1, 2000 by admin

  (Fredericksburg, VA) – Rappahannock Goodwill Industries is undergoing a “major change with a new look and new logo,” says Mike West, vice president for marketing and development at Goodwill Industries in Fredericksburg.