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Goodwill to Open Training and Education Center in Little Rock
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffGoodwill Industries of Arkansas (GIA) is launching the Goodwill Training and Education Center (GTEC) in Little Rock to serve adults looking to earn their high school diploma or obtain industry-leading credentials and certifications. The unlocking ceremony will take place Dec.…
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More Than A Thrift Store: Gala For Good To Highlight Goodwill’s Service To State
Pictured above: Jamie Gregrich (left) poses with Tina Cumbie, who completed Goodwill’s reentry program. (Photos provided) The inaugural Gala for Good takes place this year as the signature event for Goodwill Industries of Arkansas. While most folks might think of…
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Goodwill Industries of Arkansas to Host Inaugural Gala for Good
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffGoodwill Industries of Arkansas (GIA) will host the inaugural Gala for Good on Saturday, Oct. 28 to celebrate the spirit of Goodwill and showcase the achievements of program participants, graduates and community partners. The Gala will also serve as the…
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Goodwill Welcomes New VP of Education and Training
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffGoodwill Industries of Arkansas (GIA) recently revealed Darrick Williams as its new vice president of education and training. Williams will be responsible for overseeing the strategic and operational aspects of The Excel Center and The Academy at Goodwill, both of…
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West Markham Goodwill to Serve as Tornado Relief, Donation Center
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffAs of Tuesday, May 2, Little Rock’s tornado relief drop-off donation locations at The Family Assistance Center at City Center and the Fire Department Training Center are no longer accepting donations. In response, Goodwill Industries of Arkansas has partnered with…
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Goodwill Promotes Jones to Senior VP, Chief People Officer
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffEarly this week, Goodwill Industries of Arkansas revealed that Lenesha Jones has been promoted to the positions of senior vice president and chief people officer. Jones has been with GIA since March of 2019 after retiring from the U.S. Navy…
Goodwill Industries of Arkansas (GIA) recently appointed Edie Stewart as senior vice president and chief mission officer. In her role, Stewart will focus on leading Goodwill’s mission services components and aligning those services with GIA’s guiding mission to change lives…
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Reentry Services Expanding for Goodwill Industries of Arkansas
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffGoodwill Industries of Arkansas (GIA) Reentry Services has now expanded to 17 locations across the state, including an additional 11 since December 2021. This expansion has had a significant local and state impact by creating opportunities to prepare more Arkansans…
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Goodwill Coming to Riverdale Shopping Center in Little Rock
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffGoodwill Industries of Arkansas (GIA) will open a new retail, donation and career services facility in Little Rock’s Riverdale Center. Located at 2516 Cantrell Road, the store’s grand opening is slated for Thursday, Dec. 8. “We are excited to bring…