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Goodwill Partners with WE tv 's WE Volunteer Initiative 'PLEDGE 24 in 2010' Campaign
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2009-12-29 04:48:09
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Goodwill Industries International
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Goodwill Industries International has joined forces with WE tv to invite women across the country to volunteer in their local communities. From now until January 31, women are encouraged to "PLEDGE 24 in 2010" by logging onto WEVolunteer.tv and participating in 24 hours of volunteer work in 2010 with the organization or nonprofit of their choice. Goodwill Industries International and its affiliate members are just one of the nonprofit organizations working with WE tv to increase awareness and participation for the program.
WE Volunteer is WE tv's national effort designed to motivate women to become more involved in their local communities by pledging one full day (24 hours) of community service throughout the year. The campaign's motto is simple: "What a Difference a Day Makes." WE Volunteer is the latest campaign of WE Empowers Women, the network's four-year-old public affairs initiative dedicated to creating programs that foster and celebrate women's strength, confidence and diversity. The campaign's website, WEVolunteer.tv, powered by VolunteerMatch, makes it easy to search for and sign up for volunteer experiences with nonprofit organizations based on location and personal interest. The site also allows participants to track the amount of hours volunteered and share their volunteer stories to inspire others.
"When people volunteer at Goodwill, whether they collect gently-used clothing or household good donations, or lend their expertise to help support the mission, they are helping people in their local communities find jobs, earn paychecks and support themselves and their families," said Jim Gibbons, president and CEO of Goodwill Industries International. "Our volunteers help a person earn a good job every 42 seconds of every business day."
Goodwill's mission is to provide job training programs, employment placement services and other community-based programs for people who have disabilities, those who lack education or job experience, and others facing challenges finding employment. Individuals who make an online pledge at WEVolunteer.tv to volunteer at Goodwill or another nonprofit organization will be automatically entered into WE tv's "Chic in the City" sweepstakes for the opportunity to win a trip for two to New York City to attend a fabulous red carpet movie premiere and after-party, a two-night stay at a boutique hotel, dinner at a trendy New York City restaurant, and a $200 shopping spree at Saks Fifth Avenue.
"As the leading nonprofit provider of job training and career services, Goodwill knows that there is a great need for the valuable work volunteers provide every day," said Gibbons. "We all benefit when people offer their time and talents to those who need it most."
ABOUT GOODWILL INDUSTRIES INTERNATIONAL
Goodwill Industries International is a network of 183 community-based, independent agencies in the United States, Canada, and 13 other countries. One of the nation's top five most valuable and recognized nonprofit brands as well as a leading social services enterprise. (Source: Cone Nonprofit Power Brand 100, 2009), Goodwill generates opportunities for people to achieve economic stability and build strong families and vibrant communities by offering job training programs, employment placement services and other community-based programs for people who have disabilities, lack education or job experience, or face employment challenges. To pay for its programs, Goodwill sells donated clothes and other household items in more than 2,300 retail stores. Local Goodwill agencies also build revenue and create jobs by contracting with businesses and government to provide a wide range of commercial services, including packaging and assembly, food service preparation and document imaging and shredding. In 2008, 1.5 million people in the United States and Canada benefited from Goodwill's career services and more than 172,000 obtained job placement services. Goodwill channels 84 percent of its revenues directly into its programs and services. To find your local Goodwill call (800) 664-6577.
CONTACT: Lauren Lawson
Media Relations Manager
Phone (240) 333-5266
Mobile (240) 388-8309
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