Marion Goodwill Industries
Corporate Office
340 W. Fairground St.
Marion, OH 43302
Phone: (740) 387-7023
www.mariongoodwill.org
Serving Marion, Delaware, Union, Crawford, and Morrow Counties www.shopgoodwill.com
President’s Corner
Fall 2010
Community Newsletter
Dear Friends,
The holiday season is upon us. This season often reminds people the importance
of giving and charity. At Goodwill, we have always believed in giving people a
hand up, not a hand out. When you shop and donate to Goodwill, you help fund
our programs and services which help local individuals with barriers to employ-
ment. For instance, our Workforce Development Department helps individuals
with disabilities train and prepare for employment, and our recently established
Re-Entry Program helps ex-offenders overcome barriers in order to re-enter the
workforce.
Unfortunately, some organizations seeking donations are actually for profit and We welcome your comments
the money does not stay local. When you donate to Goodwill either through
GOOD TIMES
and suggestions, please
household donations, vehicle donations, or financial donations, you can be sure email: in-
that your money will stay local and support our mission. Remember to donate fo@mariongoodwill.org
responsibly this holiday season.
President/CEO, Bob Jordan
We thank you so much for your support over the past year pictured with Sunbury Store
employee, Caitlin at the 2010
and wish you a very happy holiday season! Annual Meeting.
End of the Year Tax Deduction For Your Car
Donation
Getting a new car for Christmas? Extra cars in your driveway?
Through Goodwill’s Wheels-to-Work program, you can help yourself
and those in need. People often think getting rid of a car is a hassle.
Thanks to Goodwill, it doesn’t have to be! Simply donate your road
worthy vehicle to Goodwill and receive an end of the year tax
deduction.
“You cannot understand the 1. Bring your road worthy car to any of our store locations.
tremendous help it is to get a 2. We match up the car with a low-income worker so they can
car when you have no credit or
affordably retain employment.
savings or anything else to
depend on. Wheels-To-Work
3. You get a tax deduction for your car…HASSLE FREE!
helped me out without making
me feel bad in any way.”
-Alberta
Don’t Need It?
Donate it!
Help put someone on the
road to independence!
Give the gift of transportation this holiday season!
Stories of Success
Just as most people are on edge when they enter an unfamiliar environment, Scott was very timid and
shy when he first came to work at the Delaware North Goodwill Retail Store in March of 2008. He was
a year out of high school and had only had two short term jobs. Scott had actually completed a one
month Work Adjustment program through Goodwill’s Workforce Development Department while in
high school in 2006. The Work Adjustment period was at the Attended Donation Center in Powell, and
it allowed Scott to get a first-hand experience of working while also gaining an assessment of his abili-
ties. He was deemed capable and competent, but still needed more work experience to be comfortable at
a job site.
After finishing high school, Scott was connected to Goodwill with assistance from a work services
program and case worker. The case worker continues to follow up with Scott and Goodwill to ensure a
smooth transition into the workplace.
Through the power of work, Scott has grown to be far more confident and self assured. Brenda Sparks,
Store Manager, states, “Goodwill has helped Scott build a foundation of his own self worth outside of Mary Ellen
the home.” When he first started at Goodwill, he was afraid to make wrong decisions. Now, he can
quickly make decisions and explain his reasoning. Scott’s confidence with his given tasks has also
increased his overall comfort in the workplace. Scott
Just as important as what Scott has learned through working for Goodwill, is what he has taught coworkers fortunate enough to
get to know him over the last two years. Scott enlightens others on how to focus on the abilities of others as opposed to their
limitations. He might not be able to multi-task, but given a job, he will do it to his best ability and now with extreme confi-
dence. Coworkers have enjoyed helping him grow his confidence and look forward to watching his skills continue to increase.
Sparks states, “He helps us appreciate just exactly what our mission is about.”
Girl Scouts Earn Lewis Center Expansion!
Patches at Goodwill
Our Lewis Center Retail
Store, which opened in
Saturday, November 6, all eight 2007, is currently under
Goodwill stores will again be cele- construction to expand from
brating Girl Scout Good Turn Day. 6,440 square feet to 10,040
This annual event encourages square feet. This expansion
scouts to come into Goodwill stores will supply a much larger
and volunteer their time and/or bring in donations to sales floor to accommodate
earn a patch. By doing a “good turn” for the com- more products and custom-
munity, the girls learn first hand the importance of
ers! Shoppers and donors
helping others. Last year over 300 local scouts will be very pleased to see
earned patches throughout our five counties served. the improvements and the extra space!
We hope to attract even more this year!
8 Retail Locations MISSION
ALL with Attended Donation Centers! The mission of Marion Goodwill Industries
Delaware: 171 S. Sandusky St. (D.C. Plaza)
is to assist individuals with disabilities and
other special needs to attain self-sufficiency
1135 B. Columbus Pike (Rt. 23; Delaware Square Shopping
Center)
through employment and training,
thus enabling them to reach
Galion: 753 Carter Dr. (Discount Drug Mart Plaza)
their maximum potential
Lewis Center: 123 Neverland Dr. (Synergy Shopping Center) in the community.
Marion: 1637 Marion-Mt. Gilead Rd. (Forum Shopping
Center)
Marysville: 305 S. Main St. SHOP.
Powell: 3969 Powell Rd. (Powell Crossing Shopping Center) DONATE.
Sunbury: 149 St. Rt. 3 (Sunbury Mills Plaza)
Shopgoodwill/Donation Center: 210 N. Liberty St. (Powell)
MAKE A DIFFERENCE!