Goodwill of Southern Nevada announces the grand opening of a new four lane drive-thru donation center in Henderson, at 4601 E. Sunset Rd., Henderson, NV 89014. The nonprofit transformed a vacant gas station and convenience store into the new free standing donation location. The 2,400 square foot building is currently being used for sorting and processing donated … [Read more...] about Goodwill of Southern Nevada Opens New Four Lane Drive-Thru Donation Center in Henderson
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Grand Opening of Goodwill Career Connections at The Boulevard Mall on Thursday, August 4, 2016
Goodwill of Southern Nevada’s largest Career Connections center, located at The Boulevard Mall, will celebrate its official grand opening on Thursday, August 4, 2016, with a reception, tours and a career and job resource fair bringing together job seekers, employers and community leaders. Made possible in part by a generous grant from the Engelstad Family Foundation, the … [Read more...] about Grand Opening of Goodwill Career Connections at The Boulevard Mall on Thursday, August 4, 2016
Workforce Connections Connects Youth to Internships at Local Businesses
Nearly every local youth aged 16 to 24 who attended Workforce Connections NxGen Youth Paid Internship Fair on June 23, 2016 were offered internships by local employers. One hundred young adults attended the internship fair, and 94 walked away with at least one work opportunity, with many youth receiving multiple offers. Employers included Originate, Goodwill of Southern … [Read more...] about Workforce Connections Connects Youth to Internships at Local Businesses
NxGen Youth Paid Internship Fair on Thursday, June 23 at Workforce Connections
Workforce Connections’ Business Engagement Specialist Team (B.E.S.T) invites youth ages 16 to 24 who are interested in learning about a new career while getting a paycheck to attend the first NxGen Youth Paid Internship Fair on Thursday, June 23 at 9 a.m. at Workforce Connections, 6330 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89146. Employers including BMC, Marshalls, Station … [Read more...] about NxGen Youth Paid Internship Fair on Thursday, June 23 at Workforce Connections
Goodwill of Southern Nevada Breaks Ground on New Henderson Retail Store & Drive Thru Donation Center
Goodwill of Southern Nevada plans to open its second Henderson Goodwill Retail Store and Drive Thru Donation Center fall of 2016. On May 17, 2016, Goodwill of Southern Nevada leaders, along with Henderson Mayor Andy Hafen and Henderson Councilwoman Gerri Schroder officially broke ground on the new location at Horizon Road and Boulder Highway. The new 17,000 square foot … [Read more...] about Goodwill of Southern Nevada Breaks Ground on New Henderson Retail Store & Drive Thru Donation Center
Clark County Commission Chairman Steve Sisolak Wins “Spring Clean for Goodwill Challenge”
Clark County Commission Chairman Steve Sisolak is the official winner of Goodwill of Southern Nevada’s “Spring Clean for Goodwill Challenge”, the one-day donation drive held on Tuesday, April 26, where local elected officials went head to head to see which municipality could generate the most donations. Goodwill leaders presented Sisolak with “The Golden Hanger Award” at the … [Read more...] about Clark County Commission Chairman Steve Sisolak Wins “Spring Clean for Goodwill Challenge”
Goodwill Debuts New Select Store & Drive Thru Donation Center Model in Valley’s Southwest on April 15, 2016 at 9 a.m.
Goodwill of Southern Nevada’s first Goodwill Select Store with a Drive Thru Donation Center will officially open on April 15, 2016 at 9 a.m. in the valley’s booming southwest, with a not-so-typical ribbon cutting featuring a car driving through a banner to showcase the ease of drive thru donating. The new Goodwill Select model of a smaller footprint store with a full sized … [Read more...] about Goodwill Debuts New Select Store & Drive Thru Donation Center Model in Valley’s Southwest on April 15, 2016 at 9 a.m.
Program Participants and Community Partners to be Honored at Goodwill of Southern Nevada’s 18th Annual Community Recognition Luncheon on April 7, 2016
Goodwill of Southern Nevada is proud to announce its honorees for the nonprofit’s 18th Annual Community Recognition Luncheon, sponsored by Humana, to be held on April 7, 2016 inside the showroom at Stratosphere Casino, Hotel & Tower. “This event gives our community supporters the opportunity to personally meet and hear the stories of people our Goodwill is privileged to … [Read more...] about Program Participants and Community Partners to be Honored at Goodwill of Southern Nevada’s 18th Annual Community Recognition Luncheon on April 7, 2016
Goodwill.Jobs Launches as Affordable Online Job Board for Employers and Free Job Board for Job Seekers
Goodwill.jobs is open for business. The full-service job board powered by Goodwill of Southern Nevada offers employers an affordable option for job postings while providing job seekers free access to open positions, the ability to create a searchable resume, as well as access to local hiring events, workshops and resource centers. “As a nonprofit dedicated to helping … [Read more...] about Goodwill.Jobs Launches as Affordable Online Job Board for Employers and Free Job Board for Job Seekers
Goodwill Expands in North Las Vegas By Opening a New Retail Store & Drive-Thru Donation Center
On Friday, November 6, 2015 at 9 a.m. hundreds of Goodwill of Southern Nevada shoppers will walk into a brand new build-to-suit Goodwill Retail Store & Drive-Thru Donation Center at 2509 E Lake Mead Blvd. (S/E corner of Lake Mead and Civic Center). The 17,000 square foot facility features a 13,000 square foot sales floor, a donation sorting space and a convenient … [Read more...] about Goodwill Expands in North Las Vegas By Opening a New Retail Store & Drive-Thru Donation Center
The Walmart Foundation Awards $455,000 to Nevada Nonprofits
The Walmart Foundation’s Nevada State Giving Program has awarded $455,000 to eight nonprofits throughout the state dedicated to serving residents through its core areas of giving: hunger relief and healthy eating, sustainability, career opportunity and women’s economic empowerment. The Walmart Foundation’s State Giving Program supports organizations that create opportunities … [Read more...] about The Walmart Foundation Awards $455,000 to Nevada Nonprofits
Goodwill of Southern Nevada to Officially Open Centennial Hills Retail Store on Friday, August 14 at 9 a.m.
LAS VEGAS, NV - Forty new jobs. And a long line of shoppers. Goodwill of Southern Nevada is proud to officially open the first thrift store in Centennial Hills on Friday, August 14 at 9 a.m. The new store is located at 6765 N. Durango Drive, Las Vegas, 89149 at North Durango and 215. The 17,000 square-foot build-to-suit retail store features a 12,000 square-foot sales … [Read more...] about Goodwill of Southern Nevada to Officially Open Centennial Hills Retail Store on Friday, August 14 at 9 a.m.
Industry Focus: Non-Profit
Nevada’s economy has taken a hit in the past several years and Nevada’s non-profits have felt the brunt of that hit. Nevertheless, many non-profits in the Silver State have managed to hang-on and refocus their efforts in the communities. Executives representing several non-profits throughout the state recently met at the Las Vegas office of Holland & Hart to discuss the … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Non-Profit