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CEO John McCain Shares Horizon Goodwill’s Mission
Horizon Goodwill Industries’ CEO John McCain addressed Washington County business leaders Wednesday, November 4, 2015 during the ongoing Chamber of Commerce breakfast series “Eggs & Issues”.
“The unemployment rate in Washington County is 5.5 percent. The unemployment rate for a person with a disability is nearly twice that at 10.8 percent, so it becomes twice as hard to find a job when you have a disability,” McCain stated.
Mr. McCain proceeded to explain how Horizon Goodwill focuses on providing a variety of job training programs for area residents who face barriers to employment. “We’re in the service business, and the idea behind service, you focus on what you can do for someone, not what you can’t do for someone because you have this background, because you have this barrier. These are things that are open to you. Let’s work on getting those things and gettin you to where you can be.”
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90% of proceeds from all items donated that are sold at Horizon Goodwill’s local thrift stores goes towards funding these greatly needed job training programs.
Learn more about how you can help Horizon Goodwill Industries continue to help those with barriers to employment find gainful, meaningful work by clicking here.
Dress 2 Impress!
We can all agree that going to an interview can be stressful. You need to feel and look your best and have your confidence high. One way Goodwill helps the graduates of our job readiness programs is to help them learn how to dress for an interview. We also can provide business clothing for them to wear to that interview if they are in need.
Individuals who have been out of the workplace for for a while may not have the means to have a suit for their first interview. The clothes we provide give them a hand up to succeed. The Dress 2 Impress Career Closet is one way that we assist them. These outfits help make them feel better about themselves so that their skills and abilities shine through.
We greatly appreciate the donation of business wear for both men and women to help our graduates succeed. If you would like to make a specific donation to the Dress 2 Impress Career Closet, please call 1-800-435-2480 and we will make arrangements for you to drop your generous donation at the location nearest you.
CELEBRITY LOOKS FOR (MUCH) LE$$ by Kacey Trent
Attention fellow thrifters! We classify thrifting as an art; you must have a good eye and a key sense of fashion to find a fabulous diamond in the rough. Goodwill’s racks and shelves are packed with treasures so we decided to give ourselves a challenge. We went searching for the celebrity looks below at various Horizon Goodwill retail stores to find “celebrity looks-for-less” at an even “thriftier” price than what is listed in those fashion magazines. We had so much fun putting these looks together! We live for a good deal and an exciting treasure hunt. Goodwill is always full of great surprises that are both unique and thrifty! Check out the deals we scored on these pricey celebrity look-a-like fashions!
Eva Longoria sported this simple look – We matched it with Goodwill finds for only $24! The white skinny jeans were Tommy Hilfiger – brand new with tags, and a steal at $8!
Reese Witherspoon rocked this classic blue and white look but we managed to copy it with Goodwill finds for a shocking $17! We loved the vintage gold necklace we found to accessorize this ensemble – (might be even better than the one pictured!)
Olivia Palermo is known for her sense of style on MTV’s “The City”, that’s why I couldn’t resist copying her look in this blog entry. We were able to find her look at Goodwill for only $18! Check it out.
Demi Lavato is not only making music but she is setting style trends everyday. Get style ready with this trendy look-for-less. We managed to put together Demi’s look for a mere $17!
Want to put together a look-for-less? We would love to see it! Just upload your photo to Facebook, Twitter, or Pinterest with the hashtag #GoodLook4Less and show us your style savings!
Horizon Goodwill Industries has 17 retail locations spread across counties of MD, PA, VA, and WV. We are sure that your style dreams are within reach and within your budget. Shop today, save, and provide job training within your community.
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Mr. John N. McCain to lead Horizon Goodwill Industries
Executive Director / CEO
Horizon Goodwill Industries
Horizon Goodwill Industries announces their new Executive Director. Mr. John N. McCain has been appointed Executive Director and CEO of this impactful non-profit serving the four-state region.
After a nationwide search for a leader who combines a passion for the Goodwill Mission with the skills for leadership, stewardship, and service, Mr. McCain was chosen by the Board of Directors from over 100 qualified applicants.
In his thirteen years as the Chief Operating Officer of Goodwill Easter Seals of the Gulf Coast in Mobile, AL, Mr. McCain had operational responsibility for Accounting, Finance, Donated Goods Retail, Fundraising, Business Services, and Human Resources. Additionally, he had overall responsibility for Strategic Planning and Risk Management for that organization.
“I am very excited by the opportunity to continue and expand upon the great work of Horizon Goodwill Industries. HGI has been and will continue to be pivotal in helping individuals with disabilities and barriers to employment become more self-sufficient. The dedication of the Board of Directors and the support from the community, as well as the professionalism of the staff, will lead Horizon Goodwill to serve more people in more ways in the future.”, said McCain.
Mr. McCain is a native of Pensacola, FL and has lived most of his life along the Gulf Coast. He received his B.S. in Accounting from the University of South Alabama and his M.B.A. from Spring Hill College. He is also a 2010 graduate of the Goodwill Industries International Executive Development program. Prior to joining Goodwill Easter Seals, he worked as a staff accountant for a CPA firm and as a controller for a distribution company.
Cumberland Mayor Welcomes Goodwill Community Readiness Group
On March 3, a group of program participants from the Community Readiness Center of Horizon Goodwill Industries (HGI) met with Cumberland, Md., mayor Brian Grim to tour City Hall.
Prior to the tour, the participants attended a week-long class, learning about the all the departments in city government and what each person’s role is as an employee of the City of Cumberland. Participants and staff developed a list of questions for the mayor. Staff also reviewed appropriate behavior and dress for the setting.
The participants began their tour by meeting Mayor Grim on the steps of the rotunda inside City Hall. They were shown a painting by a German artist, depicting George Washington with his most valiant soldiers at Fort Cumberland. Below the painting hung a display of flags, including the American flag, the Maryland state flag, the City of Cumberland flag, flags from various Maryland counties, and flags from the different branches of the military.
Mayor Grim called attention to the floor of the rotunda, where the group observed a star with several points, each representing the different directions in the city. The middle of the star is the exact center of Cumberland.
On the second floor, the participants toured the mayor’s office, offices of City Council members, and meeting rooms.
Finally, Mayor Grim, the participants, and City Hall staff relaxed in the room where town meetings are held. The group members had prepared a variety of questions for Mayor Grim. They asked how long he’s been mayor, what his duties include, even when he was born.
After the tour, the class discussed what they had learned and how it could benefit them.
“By the end of the visit, participants had a better understanding of the office of mayor and City Hall, as well as a deeper appreciation for Cumberland,” said Michelle Hudson, supervisor, Community Readiness Center. “They also had a better understanding of how local government helps to keep the community accessible to them, which allows more employment opportunities.”
A very special thank you to Mayor Grim and all the employees of City Hall.