Goodwill of North Georgia

Join us in welcoming our new board members and officers! Joyce Reto Ryan Wilson Erica Qualls- Battey Mark Hoffman Ellen Stern

🎉 Announcing our June 2024 Team Member of the Month winners! Drop your congratulations in the comments and discover what makes these teammates truly exceptional! 👏 Heather Pairmore, Skills Instructor, was nominated by Beth Williams and Amber Barrett as our June Team Member of the Month. Heather is being recognized for demonstrating each of our agency core values. Heather exemplifies service by ensuring that every guest, whether high volume or intensive, feels welcomed and appreciated. She is a person that notices the needs of each person and makes sure they receive high-quality services. When guests come in for assistance, she is the person they request by name. Our skills participants love her, and during recent graduation ceremonies, they have made sure to thank her, specifically, during their graduation speeches. When guest experience surveys are completed, Heather always receives excellent ratings. Sarah Thompson, Store Manager, Store - Cornelia was nominated by Sharon Canup as our June Manager Team Member of the Month for demonstrating our core values. Sarah demonstrates excellence in leadership by going above and beyond for her team members and guests at the Goodwill Store in Cornelia. She works hard, many hours a day, 6 days a week. The Cornelia team has been short-staffed, and Sarah has still managed to run and keep a successful store going. She has taught each of her team members to be accountable. The team understands expectations and though they are short-staffed they know she is going to work just as hard as they do.

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Join Leona Barr-Davenport in supporting Goodwill of North Georgia! Leona credits her success at the Atlanta Business League to earlier jobs where she built strong customer service and people skills. Goodwill provides career coaches in ‘essential skills’ such as eye contact, showing up on time, and working hard. DONATE TODAY: https://pow.goodwillng.org

In celebrating their 50-year milestone, SourceAmerica has selected to feature our very own: Lori White! A persuasive and powerful advocate, Lori has made it her mission to stand up against injustice and use her voice to bring about meaningful change. Lori refuses to let her dystonia hold her back, and she has told her story everywhere from the halls of Congress to her hometown. Prior to joining Goodwill Industries of North Georgia, Lori experienced firsthand the challenges of finding a job with a disability. She is quick to emphasize that advocacy for her isn't about getting special consideration; it's about leveling the playing field and laying the groundwork for a more innovative, inclusive and successful American workforce. https://lnkd.in/eT9tSb6q

Join Mayor Andre Dickens in supporting Goodwill of North Georgia!  Mayor Dickens learned about the power of work when he got his first job at Burger King on Fulton Industrial. Goodwill helps jobseekers find a first job, a better job, and a career. Donate Today: https://pow.goodwillng.org

I'm excited to share that the Atlanta Business League (ABL) has awarded me the 2024 H.J. Russell CEO of the Year award. This prestigious award recognizes exceptional business leaders and their significant impact on the Atlanta Business League and the broader Atlanta community. I've been a supporter and member of ABL for many years and have always admired Herman J. Russell. It's a great honor to be recognized alongside past recipients like Carol B. Tomé of UPS and Chris Womack of Georgia Power. Thank you!

Join Doug Shipman (he/him) in supporting Goodwill of North Georgia!  Doug believes work allows him to connect with others and contribute to the world. Goodwill provides career training and placement services in high-demand fields at zero cost to the jobseeker. Donate Today: https://pow.goodwillng.org