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ComEd, Partners Announce Expanded Summer Job Training for Teens Interested in the Trades

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Mercredi, mai 1, 2024
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Interested students are encouraged to apply through YMCA or Goodwill now through May 31.

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  • Interested students are encouraged to apply through YMCA or Goodwill now through May 31.
  • The program is one example of how ComEd is growing opportunities for local youth and residents to prepare for roles in the fast-growing clean energy sector in Illinois.
  • A recently commissioned study by ComEd , reveals that as many as 150,000 clean energy jobs will arrive in Illinois by 2050.
  • Those interested in applying for the program through the YMCA can learn more details and apply here .

Goodwill® Encourages Coachella Fans to Shift to Thrift

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Vendredi, avril 12, 2024
Education, Personality, Partnership, Goodwill Industries, GII, Art, Creativity, Individual, Government, Artifact, Clothing

ROCKVILLE, Md., April 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Goodwill Industries International (GII) and Goodwill of Southern California are highlighting sustainability, inclusivity, and creativity at this year's Coachella festival (April 12-21, 2024) by empowering art and design activities in partnership with Los Angeles-based Scene Creative.

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  • Greneker is providing the figures, which invite size inclusivity and diversity, turning the blank mannequins into artifacts and stories of the festival.
  • Coachella fans will style different looks for the mannequins using clothing sourced from Goodwill.
  • "Thrifting at Goodwill is a way to find distinctive and one-of-a-kind items that truly express your personality and unique style.
  • Goodwill's presence at Coachella celebrates the thrill of expressing one's individuality through unique and affordable distinctive or vintage items, while shopping sustainably.

Class 4-5 RIZON Electric Trucks Officially Hit the Streets Throughout California

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Mercredi, mars 27, 2024
Diamond, Certification, Clothing, Transport, HVIP, Daimler, AC, Goodwill Industries, CARB, Velocity, Rail transport

RIZON trucks, exclusively distributed in the U.S. by Velocity EV, are set to revolutionize urban delivery applications by driving both economic and environmental sustainability.

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  • RIZON trucks, exclusively distributed in the U.S. by Velocity EV, are set to revolutionize urban delivery applications by driving both economic and environmental sustainability.
  • RIZON trucks can be customized with several different load body options for local goods movement, urban deliveries, and refrigerated deliveries.
  • Equipped with an electric power take-off (ePTO) controllable from the cab, these trucks offer added versatility for specialized equipment such as reefer belt drives and hydraulic pumps.
  • Velocity Truck Rental & Leasing: To provide California businesses with accessible zero-emission commercial vehicle solutions, Velocity has five e18L RIZON box trucks available for immediate rental or lease.

Accelecom Empowers Goodwill Industries of Kentucky's New Headquarters and Opportunity Center with Next-Generation Connectivity

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Mardi, avril 9, 2024
Disability, Opportunity Center, Employment, Marketing, Goodwill Industries

LOUISVILLE, Ky., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Accelecom , a leading provider of next-generation fiber solutions, today announced it will provide Goodwill Industries of Kentucky mission-critical connectivity to the nonprofit's new corporate headquarters and Opportunity Center in West Louisville.

Key Points: 
  • LOUISVILLE, Ky., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Accelecom , a leading provider of next-generation fiber solutions, today announced it will provide Goodwill Industries of Kentucky mission-critical connectivity to the nonprofit's new corporate headquarters and Opportunity Center in West Louisville.
  • Accelecom will be deploying a secure, reliable, and scalable network that can support the headquarters' growing digital needs.
  • Brad Kilbey, CEO of Accelecom said, "Accelecom is proud to partner with Goodwill Industries of Kentucky in their mission to provide job training and placement services to those in need.
  • In addition to providing Goodwill with the high-speed solutions it needs to operate, Accelecom will provide support ensuring maximum connectivity.

Three Women CEOs Poised to Make HERstory with New Goodwill Collaboration

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Jeudi, mars 21, 2024
Organization, Glass, Textile, CM1, Environment, Recycling, Sand, Woman, Goodwill Industries, Workforce, Washington metropolitan area

BALTIMORE and WASHINGTON and WILMINGTON, Del., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In a first of its kind collaboration, the CEOs of Goodwill organizations from Maryland, Washington D.C. and Delaware — who all happen to be women — have joined forces to launch an innovative sustainability initiative aimed at making the most use of donated items that don't sell in their stores, upskilling their retail workforce and increasing their capacity to deliver on their non-profit mission. This effort is set to revolutionize recycling and reuse by investing in cutting-edge technology to convert textiles, glass and plastic into raw materials that can be upcycled into new goods[CM1] .

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  • Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake, Goodwill of Greater Washington, and Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County join forces on program aimed at recycling and sustainability.
  • "We have a responsibility to do more to bring sustainable practices to the end-of-life cycle of donated goods that don't sell in our stores."
  • "Goodwill organizations have been recycling household goods since we were founded, more than 100 years ago.
  • For more information about this sustainability collaborative please visit Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake goodwillches.org; Goodwill of Greater Washington dcgoodwill.org, or Goodwill of Delaware & Delaware County http://www.GoodwillDE.org

Lowe's Foundation Awards Over $6 Million in Gable Grants to Innovative Community-Based Nonprofits to Shore Up America's Skilled Trades Workforce

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Mercredi, mars 13, 2024
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MOORESVILLE, N.C., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Lowe's Foundation has selected 10 community-based nonprofits as Gable Grants recipients to enhance their innovative skilled trades training programs. These nonprofits expand the foundation's roster of grant recipients to 24 organizations offering inclusive and scalable training programs in 25 states nationwide.

Key Points: 
  • MOORESVILLE, N.C., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Lowe's Foundation has selected 10 community-based nonprofits as Gable Grants recipients to enhance their innovative skilled trades training programs.
  • The grants are the latest investment in the Lowe's Foundation's five-year, $50 million commitment to support the training of 50,000 people for skilled trades careers.
  • Through these grants, students will strengthen their skills across carpentry and construction, HVAC, electrical, plumbing and appliance repair.
  • Eligible community and technical colleges that offer skilled trades training can submit Lowe's Foundation Gable Grant applications until March 31 at Lowes.com/Foundation .

Goodwill Industries of Eastern North Carolina, Inc. (GIENC®) Continues Its Philanthropic Activities by Awarding $1 Million to Local and Regional Community Partners

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Mardi, janvier 23, 2024
Homelessness, Employment, Partnership, Eastern North Carolina, Disability, Food, Love, Organization, Education, Goodwill Industries, Nursing

DURHAM, N.C., Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Goodwill Industries of Eastern North Carolina, Inc. (GIENC®) has announced it will award $1 million in grants this year to 38 tax-exempt organizations serving communities throughout its 51-county service territory.

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  • DURHAM, N.C., Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Goodwill Industries of Eastern North Carolina, Inc. (GIENC®) has announced it will award $1 million in grants this year to 38 tax-exempt organizations serving communities throughout its 51-county service territory.
  • Grant recipients support GIENC's mission of providing employment, education, and life-enrichment opportunities.
  • To date, GIENC has provided over $230,000 in food vouchers and $2.1 million in grants to these organizations.
  • Goodwill Industries of Eastern North Carolina, Inc. (GIENC®) transforms lives through opportunities.

10 Southeast U.S. Nonprofits To Share $150,000 from Cadence Bank's Cadence Cares Holiday Program

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Mercredi, janvier 17, 2024
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HOUSTON and TUPELO, Miss., Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In the spirit of holiday giving, Cadence Bank (NYSE: CADE), through the Cadence Bank Foundation, proudly donated a total of $150,000 to 10 nonprofit organizations who participated in the annual Cadence Cares Holiday Program. Bank customers, teammates and community members voted for their nonprofit of choice with the organizations splitting the $150,000 based on the number of votes each received.

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  • HOUSTON and TUPELO, Miss., Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In the spirit of holiday giving, Cadence Bank (NYSE: CADE), through the Cadence Bank Foundation, proudly donated a total of $150,000 to 10 nonprofit organizations who participated in the annual Cadence Cares Holiday Program.
  • The Cadence Cares Holiday Program aims to empower individuals to positively impact the causes that matter most to them.
  • All of the organizations also have active programs in each of the nine states where Cadence Bank operates.
  • These organizations will receive a donation from The Cadence Bank Foundation in January 2024.

Scott Doyle named Chief Operating Officer of Spire Inc.

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Mardi, janvier 9, 2024
Engineering, CenterPoint Energy, Spire Inc, Texas A&M University, American Gas Association, Electricity, Goodwill Industries, Management

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Spire Inc. (NYSE: SR) today announced that Scott Doyle has been named executive vice president and chief operating officer, effective January 15, 2024. In this role, Scott will have oversight of the company's gas utilities serving more than 1.7 million customers across Alabama, Missouri and Mississippi.

Key Points: 
  • ST. LOUIS, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Spire Inc. (NYSE: SR) today announced that Scott Doyle has been named executive vice president and chief operating officer, effective January 15, 2024.
  • In this role, Scott will have oversight of the company's gas utilities serving more than 1.7 million customers across Alabama, Missouri and Mississippi.
  • Scott brings more than 25 years of utility industry experience to Spire, most recently serving as executive vice president, utility operations at CenterPoint Energy in Houston, Texas.
  • Scott and I have been associates in this industry for many years, and he will be a great leader as we continue to grow," said Steve Lindsey, Spire president and chief executive officer.

Charles L. Welch, President of the Arkansas State University System, Named New AASCU President and CEO

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Mercredi, novembre 15, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), announced Charles L. Welch as its new president and CEO, effective January 15, 2024. Welch succeeds Mildred García who led the association for more than five years before becoming chancellor of the California State University in October.

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  • The American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), announced Charles L. Welch as its new president and CEO, effective January 15, 2024.
  • Welch succeeds Mildred García who led the association for more than five years before becoming chancellor of the California State University in October.
  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), announced Charles L. Welch as its new president and CEO, effective January 15, 2024.
  • "It's an honor to join AASCU at a time when regional comprehensive universities are poised to make a critical impact.