NORTH LOUISIANA – Goodwill Industries of North Louisiana is celebrating Mission Month throughout August, highlighting the crucial impact of public donations and shopping on funding more than 18 workforce training and placement programs. The initiative, themed “Ask Me What a Little Can Do,” aims to raise awareness about the organization’s mission and encourage community participation.
On August 9 and 10, Goodwill is hosting a Community-Wide Donation Drive. Individuals who contribute household items or clothing at any Goodwill retail store will receive a 10% coupon for future purchases. Additionally, Workforce staff will be available at several stores to distribute program information and answer questions about Goodwill’s mission.
In partnership with AmeriHealth Caritas, Goodwill will also offer health checks and information about healthcare providers through a mobile health unit. The unit will be onsite from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the following locations:
- August 13: Goodwill Outlet, 800 W. 70th Street, Shreveport
- August 15: Goodwill Store, 8100 Jump Run, Shreveport
- August 20: Goodwill Store, 1291 Shreveport-Barksdale Highway, Shreveport
- August 22: Goodwill Store, 4000 Airline Drive, Bossier City
- August 29: Goodwill Store, 1085 Highway 80, Haughton
Goodwill Industries of North Louisiana provides free job training and placement services to individuals seeking employment. Last year, Goodwill Job Centers served 2,525 individuals and connected 397 employers with the employees they needed, resulting in an economic impact of $9,961,536 in the community.
To learn more about Goodwill’s workforce programs, visit Goodwill Workforce Programs or contact Goodwill at 318-868-4701.
About Goodwill Industries of North Louisiana
Founded in 1926, Goodwill Industries of North Louisiana is a nonprofit social enterprise dedicated to providing education, training, and career services to individuals facing barriers, disadvantages, or disabilities. Since 2005, Goodwill has helped 50,000 people achieve their full potential through the dignity and power of work.
Goodwill’s ten retail locations not only offer affordable goods and services but also provide employment opportunities, supporting the organization’s charitable mission. Goodwill expands employment opportunities through various business services, including janitorial and grounds maintenance, by contracting with federal, state, and local organizations.
Goodwill also operates multiple job resource centers equipped with job-search experts, computers, internet access, and telephones. The organization believes that work has the power to transform lives by building self-confidence, independence, creativity, trust, and friendships.
For more information on Goodwill Industries of North Louisiana programs or services, or to find a location near you, visit www.goodwillnla.org.