Goodwill of Greater Washington

#WhereAreTheyNowWednesday: High school is a significant chapter in everyone's life, and it's always inspiring to see our alumni excel in their respective fields. We are proud to celebrate the accomplishments of our former students. Their dedication, hard work, and perseverance are a true testament to the spirit of our school. To learn more about The Goodwill Excel Center, our tuition-free adult charter high school that offers high school diplomas to DC Residents, visit: https://lnkd.in/dYsfeqE.

#DidYouKnow that Goodwill of Greater Washington is working to keep donated items out of landfills by using a glass pulverizer to recycle discarded glass into sand?! We’ll take damaged glass items that cannot be sold and put them through our new machine named Penny. Penny is projected to keep more than 500,000 pounds of glass out of local landfills each year. That recycled material can then be reused in construction, landscaping, or other projects that require sand or gravel. The purchase of the pulverizer was made possible through a generous gift from the Truist Charitable Fund. #Goodwill #DCGoodwill #Sustainability #Local #Nonprofit #Donate #Donations #Recycled #RecycledGlass #GlassPulverizer #TruistFoundation

Finding your purpose and passion in places you do not feel are necessary for your growth can be difficult. Therefore, regardless of where you are in your career journey, remember that making the most of every opportunity keeps you focused. Everyone must begin somewhere. So, the next time you find yourself speaking down on your current role, remember why you started and your impact on those around you. As you never know what good can come out of it! https://lnkd.in/e4_wTmYF #MondayMood #MondayMotivation #MissionMonday #PurposeDriven #Goodwill #DCGoodwill #Nonprofit #Local

Next Friday, July 12th at the Music Center at Strathmore Hall, the second Goodwill Excel Center DC graduating class of 2024 will celebrate the successful completion of their high school studies! 🎉 We anticipate approximately 70 graduates to accept their high school diplomas. This will be the thirteenth graduating class for the Goodwill Excel Center in Washington, DC and the second to include graduates from both our NW and SW campuses. Learn more about our unique school: https://lnkd.in/dYsfeqE

"Life without liberty is like a body without spirit." – Kahlil Gibran We hope everyone in our community has a fun-filled Fourth of July with their loved ones!

Goodwill of Greater Washington is proud to celebrate #DisabilityPrideMonth! "Disability Pride Month is celebrated every July and is an opportunity to honor the history, achievements, experiences, and struggles of the disability community. Why July? It marks the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), landmark legislation that broke down barriers to inclusion in society. People with disabilities deserve to live full, self-determined lives, just like everyone else. Yet discrimination persists for the 1 in 4 U.S. adults living with a disability. That’s why we spotlight inspiring stories in July and beyond that show what’s possible with inclusion." Source: https://lnkd.in/gGcrBXz3 #Goodwill #DCGoodwill #DisabilityPride #InclusionMatters

"Like many of you, I have a problem. I drive around with Goodwill donations sitting in my trunk for weeks and months. Sometimes I forget that they're there. Other times, I honestly don't feel like stopping to do a drop-off when visiting Goodwill: I have an irrational fear that another vintage-loving thrifter will snag the finds I want if I don't run into the store immediately upon arrival. The other day, I FINALLY drove through the Goodwill Donation Center Drop-Off to unload a bunch of home goods and realized/learned a few things that will motivate me to clear my space and the new donation storage unit, AKA my car, more often." #Goodwill #DCGoodwill #GivingTuesday #TuesdayTips #GoodwillExcelCenter #Nonprofit #Local #Trex #Sustainability #Donations #Donate #EnvironmentalSustainability #Community

Big news! Last week, the Virginia Housing Board approved the award of highly competitive 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) to our upcoming apartment community in partnership with Goodwill of Greater Washington. The $1,950,000 annual tax credits will allow approximately $17.5 million in LIHTC equity to be invested in the project to fund the new construction of 63 apartment homes. These homes are part of a larger development that includes 128 total apartments, a childcare center, and a brand-new Goodwill retail and donation center. Next up, we'll submit our application for non-competitive 4% tax credits to help fund the rest of the homes!

Goodwill of Greater Washington is a caring, local nonprofit organization. Millions of people donate and shop with us every year. However, many people don’t fully understand how their donations and purchases transform thousands of lives right here in the greater Washington, DC metropolitan area. Through the Now You Know video testimonial series; we hope that the stories of the people touched by Goodwill and your generosity will help you better understand the positive impact you make when you support our charitable organization. We invite you to explore each video, meeting the inspirational individuals that comprise Goodwill. https://lnkd.in/eZeUsDuX #MissionMonday #Goodwill #DCGoodwill #Nonprofit #NowYouKnow #Local #Community #SocialSustainability

Join our Team! Make a difference in your community by helping adults earn their High School Diploma and build their career skills with our job training programs. Join the team at DC’s Goodwill Excel Center (GEC) Adult Charter High School! NEW Opportunity Highlights: 📌 Instructor STEM (Mathematics/Science): https://lnkd.in/eGvCgG4z 📌 Student Resource Teacher: https://lnkd.in/e3PSkcPr 📌 Lead Instructor: https://lnkd.in/ey8sVScx Explore more open positions at our two Washington, DC locations: https://lnkd.in/dZF4rQY #GoodwillExcelCenter #GEC #GECDC #TeachingJobs #TeacherJobs #DCEducation #DCJobs #DCTeachers #Local #Community #Nonprofit #Goodwill #AdultSchool #AdultHighSchool Goodwill of Greater Washington