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A Letter to the Community from Shae Johns, President/CEO Southern Oregon Goodwill Industries For the first time since March 23, Southern Oregon Goodwill is open to shoppers, donors, and job seekers — operating under an abundance of caution and diligence with new safety procedures. On Monday, May 11, six retail stores will reopen in our […]
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Leave a Comment (0) →On MONDAY, May 4, we will begin to accept donations at our locations in Ashland, Central Point, Grants Pass, Klamath Falls, Medford-Southgate, Roseburg, and White City. Goodwill is also opening a new, dedicated donation yard in west Medford at 2077 Lars Way near the intersection with Sage Road. We encourage donors with furniture or a […]
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Leave a Comment (0) →A message from Shae Johns, President/CEO, Southern Oregon Goodwill I am looking for signs of hope, and in these challenging times while under executive orders in Oregon and California to remain closed, I look to our community and employees for the silver lining. Let me start with the community’s compliance with our unprecedented ask to […]
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Leave a Comment (0) →How Goodwill serves the community starts with the generous contributions of clothing and household items to sell and raise funds to employment-based programs. In times of the COVID-19 pandemic, donations are going to work on the front line at local hospitals. Earlier this week, we received a special request for scrubs for the health care […]
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Leave a Comment (0) →Through a national partnership with Coursera, Goodwill® is announcing a great opportunity to gain a Google IT certificate. The program is part of Grow with Google, a Google initiative to help create economic opportunities for all Americans. To enroll for free follow this link: https://www.coursera.org/professional-certificates/google-it-support This 5-course certificate, developed by Google, includes innovative curriculum designed […]
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Leave a Comment (0) →Low-cost phones and internet options to assist job search A known challenge for job seekers is the inequity of access to internet and technology tools for people who live in rural areas or are unable to pay for popular phone or internet plans. Below are some options that may fit your situation. Smartphones LifeLine is […]
Continue Reading →With in-person services closed due to the Stay Home, Save Lives order, Goodwill is continuing to help people find work and advance their education. Virtual job seeker services are available in Jackson, Josephine, Douglas, and Klamath counties. Goodwill Career Counselors are offering job search services such as job search techniques, resume writing, online job applications, […]
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Leave a Comment (0) →Southern Oregon Goodwill Industries is asking people to hold off their donations at its locations while their doors are closed under Oregon Executive Order 20-12. Goodwill has eight stores in (Ashland, Central Point, Grants Pass, Klamath Falls, Medford, Roseburg, Sutherlin, and White City) and is asking people not to leave donations outside of their local […]
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Leave a Comment (0) →To Our Donors and Shoppers: Thank you for supporting your local Goodwill. As the coronavirus situation continues to evolve, we know it is top of mind for our donors and shoppers. The health and safety of our customers, employees and our communities are a top priority and we are committed to doing our part to […]
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Leave a Comment (0) →New C.O.O., VP of Retail & Operations, and Director of Retail Former VP of Retail & Operations, Dave Robison, accepted the position as the organization’s Chief Operating Officer. He will supervise Retail/Operations, Facilities, Risk Management/Loss Prevention, and IT. Robison joined Southern Oregon Goodwill in September 2017 bringing eight years of experience with Goodwill, previously working […]
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