
Wellness Wednesday

Welcome to the Horizon Goodwill Industries company newsletter.
Our Mission is: Removing Barriers, Creating Opportunities.
April 2023 Vol. 1, Edition 10
What is Hope?
For many people, the coming of spring is a sign of hope after the dark, cold days of winter. But what IS hope exactly?
Often our understanding of hope comes mainly from how it is used in our everyday vocabulary, where it is used to express a vague wish for something good to happen, such as:
“I hope I get a good grade on this test,” or “Hopefully, my job interview goes well,” etc.
Many don’t realize that hope is actually a powerful human trait that positive psychologists and scientists have researched. It is a future-focused belief that tomorrow can be better than today, and I can make it happen.
Within that belief, there are three primary components of hope:
It is important to understand that Hope also recognizes that there will be barriers on the way to achieving your goals and that by relying on your sense of confidence and resilience, you can find alternative pathways if the one you are on gets blocked.
Goodwill’s Role
Many individuals seeking assistance from Goodwill are often hopeless or in despair. They are experiencing one or more barriers to obtaining meaningful employment. Most often, they know or want to be employed (the goal, if you will), but they may not see or understand the steps they need to take to get there. It is also possible that they know what they need to do but have failed in the past and, as a result, don’t have the motivation or confidence to take the first steps.
Goodwill helps people rebuild their hope. For some, this involves helping them to eliminate barriers and create the pathways needed to obtain employment. For others, this is supporting them along their pathway and acknowledging each small accomplishment along the way to build confidence. Most importantly, our staff is there to hold on to hope for these individuals as they work to get over, under, around, or through barriers they might encounter.
Be a Hope Dealer
There is an old business cliché that states “Hope is not a strategy.” I think this is based on our common use of the word hope and not an understanding of the real power of hope. On the contrary, I believe that “Hope is the ONLY strategy” because the cool thing about hope is that it behaves like ripples in a pond; one hopeful individual can inspire hope in another, and the effect grows from there. At HGI, no matter what your position, part of your job is to be a Hope Dealer – supporting, inspiring, and helping others achieve their goals for a better life.
With hope, Dave
Introducing Jessica Scott!
Jessica Scott is the new Associate Director of Housing Services. She has lived in Hagerstown for 30 years but will always be a Jersey Girl, born and raised on the beaches of NJ. She comes to Goodwill with 25 years of nonprofit management experience, the most recent ten years being as the Program Director at Habitat for Humanity. Jessica is a mother of 7 and grandmother of 10. She serves on several local nonprofit boards in her spare time and loves taking road trips with her girlfriends or dancing to some good music. She will provide management support to the housing programs that Goodwill has.
YOU are making a difference in the lives of many people. It’s the beginning of a new year, but here is your impact through February 2023:
Jeff Green – Maryland Works Awards Nominee
If you work in Hagerstown, you’ve probably seen Jeff working on the local janitorial team, but you may not know his name. Here is an introduction, a photo, and some background information on why he was nominated for the Maryland Works Award.
Jeff has worked with Horizon Goodwill Industries for 3.5 years and has been an integral part of the success of our Custodial Department ever since. Due to his work ethic and attention to detail, and despite difficulties, Jeff has worked his way up from custodian to become a Crew Leader, which services our Corporate Office, HGI-2, and several Maryland State sites, including the Hagerstown MVA and the DLLR office along with other commercial sites. In addition to his regular shifts, Jeff has taken on extra shifts at Victor Cullen Children’s Center and Western Maryland Children’s Center.
Jeff is easy-going, pleasant to work with, and a great example of hard work and dedication. He always shows up to work with a smile, and that smile spreads to the whole department. As a veteran, he always wants to keep busy and support others inside and outside Horizon Goodwill. Jeff strives to be the best person he can be and wants to be a positive example of triumph over hardship.
Apart from work, Jeff is an avid movie enthusiast. He is always up for discussing some of his favorite movies between furnishing his newly acquired apartment.
Before Horizon Goodwill employed Jeff, he had struggled with alcohol and drug addiction. He had come to realize; he was not happy with his lifestyle and wanted a change. He was able to get in touch with North Pointe Veterans Home and enter a sobriety program. After focusing on his rehabilitation, he was ready to enter the workforce again. His resource coordinator contacted Horizon Goodwill, where he was hired in 2017 and began working at the Department of Social Services.
Unfortunately, Jeff had difficulty maintaining his sobriety a few years later, and he chose to take a leave of absence to ensure he could maintain his healthy lifestyle. After a small break, he returned to our workforce with renewed energy and the same smile. Since then, he has been promoted to a Crew Leader position and is an essential part of our daily tasks, including the orientation of new employees.
Introducing /re-find/ by Goodwill
You may have heard about a new type of store opening on April 14, 2023, in Smithsburg, MD. This store will be unique and similar in style to a boutique. Merchandise previously available at the retail stores and on the e-commerce site (www.shopgoodwill.com) but did not sell, will be given another chance at this stylized location. The name of the store will be /re-find/ by Goodwill. The name plays on the fact that these second-hand items will be given a second chance at being purchased. These items were hand selected for their uniqueness and should appeal to customers.
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The HaloScrips pharmacy team works with eligible members taking multiple maintenance medications. They provide clinical support and coordination with the prescribing providers to ensure all the medicines work well for the members. Our dedicated pharmacy team is available to patients via video calls, phone support, or text message. What drives significant savings for employers and patients is the ability for us to acquire medication from multiple safe sources and bulk purchase them through our process known as group synchronization. Patients receive all their medication completely free with no shipping cost or added fees every 90 days by mail. Read more about the program by downloading the Halo Scrips flyer.
To begin the process of signing up for Halo Scrips, contact Sachie Stover, Chief Customer Officer, at 800-901-4195 or sachie@haloscrips.com.
As a reminder, utilize “Ask Here” in Paycom ESS (Employee Self-Service) to connect you to a Resource Coordinator. Access our EAP (Employee Assistance Program) on the BHS Portal online or via the app at portal.BHSonline.com Username: Horizon Goodwill or call 800-327-2251.
There was no Living Our Values Award winner in March but watch for the Paycom link for the next Living Our Values Award. The nomination survey will be coming later this month!
Milestones & New Hires
Congratulations to the following people for reaching a great milestone, and a big ‘Welcome’ to our newest team members as they begin their journey to their milestones!
Anniversaries | New Hires | |||||
Name | Work Location | Years | Name | Hire Date | ||
Selenia Perla | Fort Detrick | 1 yr | Kristina Surber | 3/13/2023 | ||
Jammie Fields | Cumberland UPIP | 1 yr | Cassandra Boldman | 3/13/2023 | ||
Deborah Williams | Martinsburg GSA | 1 yr | William Powell | 3/13/2023 | ||
Elton Austin | HGI-2 | 1 yr | William Gatton | 3/13/2023 | ||
Jessyka Schifferle | Stanley Store | 1 yr | Nick Walters | 3/13/2023 | ||
Betsy Schwenninger | LaVale | 1 yr | Tracy Bage | 3/13/2023 | ||
Ashley Piper | Greencastle | 1 yr | Barbara Zimmerman | 3/13/2023 | ||
Rodney Feller | Cumberland UPIP | 1 yr | Lucy Donlon | 3/13/2023 | ||
Tori Harris | Frostburg | 1 yr | Kiarra Wilson | 3/14/2023 | ||
Evelyn Gartner | Winchester | 1 yr | John Wathen | 3/14/2023 | ||
Rhonda Eastman | Burhans Store | 1 yr | Whitney Mann | 3/14/2023 | ||
Loida Garcia | Fort Detrick | 1 yr | Sheena Alston | 3/14/2023 | ||
Misty Shifflett | Winchester | 1 yr | Summer Rowney | 3/14/2023 | ||
Xefan Younker | Sideling Hill | 1 yr | Derrick Grimm | 3/14/2023 | ||
Jennifer Ford | Martinsburg | 1 yr | Kyrii Walker | 3/14/2023 | ||
Kenneth Hollar | HGI-2 | 1 yr | Misty Jenkins | 3/14/2023 | ||
Courtney Yaeger | Frostburg | 1 yr | Kaelyn Gatrell | 3/14/2023 | ||
Erin Addison | Charles Town | 1 yr | Kiarra Wilson | 3/14/2023 | ||
Ann Gomez | Cumberland UPIP | 1 yr | John Wathen | 3/14/2023 | ||
Nelson Hartzell | Cumberland UPIP | 1 yr | Sarah Foss | 3/14/2023 | ||
Tekesha Martinez | HGI-2 | 1 yr | William Zimmerman | 3/14/2023 | ||
Jo Ann Rogers | Martinsburg | 1 yr | Kaelyn Gatrell | 3/14/2023 | ||
Tyler Black | Corporate Center | 2 yrs | Rosa Campos | 3/15/2023 | ||
Jenifer Guinther | Corporate Center | 2 yrs | Lisa Richardson | 3/15/2023 | ||
Leslie Lundahl | Waynesboro | 2 yrs | Judy Kerns | 3/16/2023 | ||
Joyce Smelser | Front Royal | 4 yrs | Dale Gatrell | 3/16/2023 | ||
Debra Welch | Cumberland UPIP | 4 yrs | Riki Wright | 3/17/2023 | ||
Richard Crane | Winchester | 4 yrs | Jonah Hogan | 3/17/2023 | ||
John Streeter | HGI-2 | 5 yrs | Destiny Carter | 3/17/2023 | ||
Brandon Marks | Corporate Center | 7 yrs | Carman Cave | 3/18/2023 | ||
Lori Livingston | HGI-2 | 8 yrs | Sharai Monninger | 3/18/2023 | ||
Clausell Brito | Burhans Store | 8 yrs | Gabriel Saville | 3/20/2023 | ||
Lori Joy | Cumberland UPIP | 19 yrs | Michael Northcraft | 3/20/2023 | ||
Harvey Smith | 3/20/2023 | |||||
New Hires | Kassie Salesky | 3/20/2023 | ||||
Name | Hire Date | Lakeisha Bunny | 3/20/2023 | |||
Danielle Stottlemyer | 3/1/2023 | Harvey Smith | 3/20/2023 | |||
Ronald Hoke | 3/1/2023 | David Powell | 3/20/2023 | |||
Terrence Major | 3/1/2023 | Keneatha Pryce | 3/21/2023 | |||
Michael Chase | 3/1/2023 | Daniel Bevagna | 3/21/2023 | |||
Richard Prendergast | 3/1/2023 | Aubrey Woosley | 3/21/2023 | |||
Damien Michael | 3/1/2023 | Damien Garner | 3/21/2023 | |||
Holly Covalt | 3/1/2023 | Daniel Durity | 3/22/2023 | |||
Michelle Olson | 3/1/2023 | Frank Laredo | 3/22/2023 | |||
Adesina Rubio | 3/1/2023 | Andrew Hopkins | 3/22/2023 | |||
Keith Singleton | 3/2/2023 | Marcello Whitfield | 3/22/2023 | |||
Devin Wilder | 3/2/2023 | Desiree Bohrer | 3/22/2023 | |||
Kori Ringer | 3/2/2023 | Daniel Durity | 3/22/2023 | |||
Christine Bowser | 3/2/2023 | Frank Laredo | 3/22/2023 | |||
Devin Wilder | 3/2/2023 | Amia Dye | 3/22/2023 | |||
Braelyn Aurell | 3/4/2023 | Kelly Watson | 3/22/2023 | |||
Jessica Scott | 3/6/2023 | Lanette Oates | 3/22/2023 | |||
Chris Rawlings | 3/6/2023 | Alexanne Trevorrow | 3/23/2023 | |||
Daishaun Carroll | 3/6/2023 | Ethel Eldridge | 3/24/2023 | |||
Cristie Elkins | 3/6/2023 | Zachary Bunner | 3/24/2023 | |||
Tiffany Thacker | 3/6/2023 | Emmanuel Ihiekaonye | 3/24/2023 | |||
Jesse Baldridge | 3/6/2023 | Rondall Jones Jr | 3/24/2023 | |||
Timothy Kerns | 3/6/2023 | Katherine Willey | 3/24/2023 | |||
James Sherman | 3/7/2023 | Brooke Thomas | 3/24/2023 | |||
Raheem Timbers | 3/7/2023 | Michael Carter | 3/24/2023 | |||
Kimberly Morris | 3/7/2023 | Angela Johnson | 3/24/2023 | |||
Michael Cefaratti | 3/7/2023 | Dominic Cangemi | 3/24/2023 | |||
James Sherman | 3/7/2023 | Brooke Rutherford | 3/24/2023 | |||
Raheem Timbers | 3/7/2023 | Cherylann Biggerman | 3/24/2023 | |||
Donald Trumpower Jr | 3/8/2023 | Sarah Carter | 3/25/2023 | |||
Robert Rabideau | 3/8/2023 | Johnathan Gochenour | 3/25/2023 | |||
De Andre Gooden | 3/8/2023 | Ashanti Jones | 3/26/2023 | |||
Shyleer Walker | 3/8/2023 | Stephanie Rodrigues | 3/27/2023 | |||
Robert Cosner | 3/8/2023 | Emily Nichols | 3/27/2023 | |||
Grace Briggs | 3/8/2023 | Rondell Chase | 3/27/2023 | |||
Stephanie Robey | 3/8/2023 | Daniel Stratton | 3/27/2023 | |||
Donald Trumpower Jr | 3/8/2023 | Tammy Bittinger | 3/27/2023 | |||
Alexa Simpkins | 3/9/2023 | Haley Custer | 3/27/2023 | |||
Jaelyn Grant | 3/9/2023 | Maria Ramos | 3/28/2023 | |||
Brandon Smith | 3/9/2023 | Freda Lawrence | 3/28/2023 | |||
Reba White | 3/9/2023 | Tammy Mcdaniel | 3/28/2023 | |||
Ehabsalaheddin Alsharkawi | 3/10/2023 | Aaron Harris | 3/29/2023 | |||
Jen Spradlin | 3/13/2023 | Brittany Leash | 3/29/2023 | |||
Madukaego Williams-Holliman | 3/13/2023 | Leah Moorehead | 3/29/2023 |
Upcoming Events
Thank you for reading the Horizon Goodwill Industries newsletter. If you have any exciting news or story suggestions, please get in touch with us at marketing@goodwill-hgi.org.
Welcome to the Horizon Goodwill Industries company newsletter.
Our Mission is: Removing Barriers, Creating Opportunities.
March 2023 Vol. 1, Edition 9
Is it Equal, Equitable, or Just???
You may recall that in February, I highlighted our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). This month, I’d like to explore the meanings behind three words you often hear associated with DEI:
You may recall that our mission at HGI is “removing barriers, creating opportunities.” While we are not perfect, we strive to center equity and justice in everything we do. I encourage each of you to consider how your actions may contribute towards these ideals. If you ever have suggestions on how we can be better, please do not hesitate to let me know!
With hope, Dave
New Vice President of Mission Advancement: Nick Kline!
HGI recently named Nick Kline as the new Vice President of Mission Advancement.
Nick brings over 15 years of marketing and strategic development experience to the organization. In his new role, he will provide strategic leadership for all fundraising, marketing, public relations, communication, legislative advocacy, and community engagement activities of the organization.
“I deeply admire the mission and work that Horizon Goodwill is doing in our community, and I’m honored to be a part of that now,” Kline said.
Prior to co-founding Wimbly Stoke, a strategic marketing agency based out of Frederick, Nick was the Director of Technology at High Rock.
“I’ve spent the past few years helping nonprofit and for-profit organizations define their purpose and translate that to long-term strategic objectives. It’s been incredibly fulfilling work, and I’m excited to bring that experience to HGI. Mostly though, I’m grateful for the opportunity to serve alongside this amazing team of people doing really meaningful work.”
So what does a “VP of Mission Advancement” do?
In short, ‘Advancing the Mission’! When you meet Nick, give him a big HGI Welcome!
YOU are making a difference in the lives of many people. It’s the beginning of a new year, but here is your impact through January 2023:
Employee Spotlight: Gary Lewis!
Gary has come a long way in life. Born as a twin to a little girl, he had many medical challenges. Gary was unable to walk. He was placed in Rosewood Institution, and Gary stayed there until he was 14 coming out able to walk. Placed in group homes all his life, he worked as a janitor at Mcdonald’s, Pantry Pride, and Peoples Drug store.
Being a Client of The Arc of Frederick County, Gary was recommended to apply for a job with Horizon Goodwill. Gary became an employee in October 2007. He will tell everyone he loves his job and is unafraid to work. Unfortunately, Gary was laid off when the contract was cut; when things started to pick up, we called Gary to see if he wanted to return to work. There was no hesitation; he came back. Gary may not work as fast as other employees and doesn’t always stay on track. He does his best to complete all his tasks.
Gary lives on his own now with the support of The Arc of Frederick County. He loves his 49ers and can always make you laugh. It doesn’t matter what you say to him; he will have a witty comeback. We are glad to have him back because he puts smiles on everyone’s faces.
Spring Cleaning Fuels the Goodwill Engine
It’s spring, so that means it’s time to do a little spring cleaning! At HGI (and all the other Goodwill Organizations), we all know that we rely on people bringing their donations to our facilities so we can resell them to help pay for our Mission Services. While we tend to look at outside people as donors, but even our employees can be a great source of donations. Here are some helpful hints for those of you that would like to tackle decluttering:
Top Decluttering Tips For Your Home: Room-by-Room Checklist:
The first rule of decluttering is: Don’t try to tackle everything all at once. Organizing and decluttering can give you a huge sense of accomplishment, but if you try to take on too much, you’ll just get overwhelmed.
Instead, break up your decluttering mission by room. Then break it down even further. Go one cabinet, drawer, or shelf at a time. This is especially true if you have a lot of stuff in your house that needs to be donated, thrown out, or reorganized. If you focus on one small section of your home at a time, you’ll have a clear organization plan and ultimately accomplish more.
For more information about decluttering your home, read this recent article from our guest author: Faith Wakefield, for Today’s Homeowner.
Interviews Are Taking Place!
We are currently interviewing candidates for the Vice President of People and Culture. The selected person will lead the development, implementation, and management of effective human resource strategies. They’ll establish an organizational culture built on caring, inclusivity, growth, and accountability while advancing the economic sustainability of the communities we serve. They will also lead the implementation of HGI’s diversity, equity, and inclusion plan. This person will also collaborate with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to attract, motivate, develop, and retain an outstanding workforce to support organizational growth. We’re hoping to bring on someone very soon!
As a reminder, utilize “Ask Here” in Paycom ESS (Employee Self-Service) to connect you to a Resource Coordinator. Access our EAP (Employee Assistance Program) on the BHS Portal online or via the app at portal.BHSonline.com Username: Horizon Goodwill or call 800-327-2251.
There was no Living Our Values Award winner in February but watch for the Paycom link for the next Living Our Values Award. The nomination survey will be coming later this month!
Milestones & New Hires
Congratulations to the following people for reaching a great milestone, and a big ‘Welcome’ to our newest team members as they begin their journey to their milestones!
Anniversaries | New Hires | ||||
Name | Location | Yrs. | Name | Start Date | |
Jeffrey Mills Sr | HGI-2 | 1 yr | Andrew Rockwell | 9-Feb | |
Dustin Liller | Cumberland UPIP | 1 yr | Nicole Longerbeam | 10-Feb | |
Craig Foster | Corporate Center | 2 yrs | Chloe Shell | 10-Feb | |
Elida Barrera Orellana | Fort Detrick | 2 yrs | Kasianna Sommers | 11-Feb | |
Waikiki Fields | Keyser | 2 yrs | Stacy Strock | 11-Feb | |
Charles Lafferty | Sideling Hill | 2 yrs | Madisen Kinney | 13-Feb | |
Tiffany Cole | Martinsburg | 3 yrs | Carissa Ketterman | 13-Feb | |
Robert Hansen | Winchester | 3 yrs | Deandre Acree | 13-Feb | |
Matthew Welch | Cumberland UPIP | 3 yrs | Michael Payne | 14-Feb | |
Kenneth Dawson | Cumberland UPIP | 3 yrs | Krista Bridendolph | 14-Feb | |
Rebecca Orr | HGI-2 | 4 yrs | Michael Trail | 14-Feb | |
Joanna Moyer | Sideling Hill | 4 yrs | Claude Travis | 14-Feb | |
Deaundre Gonzales-Lambert | Corporate Center | 4 yrs | Barbara Barry | 14-Feb | |
Kadiatou Niambele | South End | 5 yrs | Jon Crawley | 14-Feb | |
Amber Riley | Martinsburg | 5 yrs | Demetrius Gayles | 14-Feb | |
Sharon Ahrens | Corporate Center | 7 yrs | Lilibet Butts | 14-Feb | |
Tammy Rothgeb-Dawson | HGI-2 | 8 yrs | Dustin Thomas | 14-Feb | |
Wayne Lloyd | Corporate Center | 9 yrs | James Sherman | 15-Feb | |
James Taylor | HGI-2 | 11 yrs | Jakob Furley | 16-Feb | |
Margaret Blank | Fort Detrick | 16 yrs | Brandon Plowden | 17-Feb | |
Camden Wempe | 17-Feb | ||||
New Hires | Sandra Sparkman | 18-Feb | |||
Name | Start Date | Sarah Hoff | 20-Feb | ||
Amari Reynolds | 1-Feb | Paul Roberts | 20-Feb | ||
Albert Crowe | 2-Feb | Nicholas Kline | 20-Feb | ||
Patsy Nauman | 2-Feb | Kaitlyn Pool | 21-Feb | ||
Sierra Jones | 2-Feb | Craig Osborne | 21-Feb | ||
Jurnee Carroll | 2-Feb | Eva Rush | 21-Feb | ||
Jordan Head | 2-Feb | Katherine Parker | 21-Feb | ||
Travis Braithwaite | 2-Feb | Rayanna Faulk | 21-Feb | ||
Kirby Mckinney | 2-Feb | Luis Creller | 21-Feb | ||
Yolanda Williams | 3-Feb | Alexis Woodward | 21-Feb | ||
Laquette Foster | 3-Feb | Ripley Jackson | 21-Feb | ||
Lavona Carter | 3-Feb | Courtney Taylor | 21-Feb | ||
Chase Oneill | 4-Feb | Benjamin Noyes | 21-Feb | ||
Jeffery Pettaway | 6-Feb | Nicole Hadsell | 21-Feb | ||
Patricia Runion | 6-Feb | Kaelyn Gatrell | 22-Feb | ||
Charlene Stuckey | 6-Feb | Chandler Rhodes | 22-Feb | ||
Elena Delawder | 6-Feb | Patricia Molina | 22-Feb | ||
Devin Ashe | 6-Feb | Amber Rockwell | 22-Feb | ||
Larry Davis | 6-Feb | Alexander Waters | 22-Feb | ||
Jennifer Oberholzer | 7-Feb | Danielle Bartley | 24-Feb | ||
Johnny Richards | 7-Feb | Amber Stone | 25-Feb | ||
Talithia Belasco | 7-Feb | Zoe Scheetz | 27-Feb | ||
Bryce Donelson | 8-Feb | Uton Allen | 28-Feb | ||
Jaime Aycock | 8-Feb | Vachel Maddox | 28-Feb | ||
Briana Sours | 8-Feb | Payton Marsh | 28-Feb | ||
Emma Hamill | 8-Feb | Caitlyn Marsh | 28-Feb | ||
Crystal Chaney | 8-Feb | Desiree Griffith | 28-Feb | ||
Tysean Chapple | 8-Feb | James Wariner | 28-Feb | ||
Frank Laredo | 8-Feb | Jason Garlitz | 28-Feb | ||
Taylor Siner | 9-Feb | Krista Bridendolph | 14-Feb | ||
Amber Mauck | 9-Feb | Michael Trail | 14-Feb |
Upcoming Events
Thank you for reading the Horizon Goodwill Industries newsletter. If you have any exciting news or story suggestions, please get in touch with us at marketing@goodwill-hgi.org.
Welcome to the Horizon Goodwill Industries company newsletter.
Our Mission is: Removing Barriers, Creating Opportunities.
February 2023 Vol. 1, Edition 8
Did you know HGI is committed to DEI?
What is “DEI” anyway?
DEI stands for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. It refers to creating a workplace culture that values and respects differences among employees (Diversity), promotes fairness and equal access to opportunities and resources (Equity), and ensures that everyone feels valued, included, and able to succeed (Inclusion).
What is our commitment?
Our DEI Commitment is about creating an environment where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and valued, regardless of their race, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation, age, or any other characteristic that makes them unique. It fosters a culture of understanding, where employees are encouraged to share their experiences and perspectives and all voices are heard and valued.
The values and importance of DEI are central to our mission and also reach far beyond our walls and daily work at HGI. Martin Luther King, Jr. pointed out that:
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.”
Our success is connected to each other and this is why we made a specific commitment to advancing DEI in our work. We acknowledge that this work can be difficult at times and strongly believe that it is critical to making the world a better and just place for all to thrive.
With hope, Dave
The Hagerstown Health Hub is now open!
On-site Primary Care is now available at the new Hagerstown Health Hub. This office is now open at the HGI2 facility at 200 North Prospect St., Hagerstown, MD. The new offices are finished, and Meritus staff are on hand to help with many services, including COVID and Flu Shots and Blood Pressure or Diabetes screenings. There are also monthly educational classes, and Care Coordination and Health Navigation are also available.
Any Washington County resident who would establish a primary care relationship is eligible for these services. Insured and uninsured residents will be connected with a Health Insurance Navigator to help with establishing some coverage. Horizon Goodwill Industries employees are welcome to use these services as well. The Hagerstown Health Hub is open Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 8 AM – 3 PM.
YOU are making a difference in the lives of many people. It’s the beginning of a new year, but here is your impact through January 2023:
Meet Danny Shoemaker
Danny works for the Custodial Department of Business Services. He started at Horizon Goodwill on January 9, 2018, and works at the Sideling Hill Rest Area.
At age 29, Danny found himself addicted to prescription drugs. Like many in this situation, the pills that seemed to help initially eventually took over and ran his life for six years. At the age of 35, Danny knew he needed to make a change before the situation became irreversible. Danny found the strength within to quit the pills on his own with no outside help and has been clean since.
Thinking his tough times in life were over, Danny was confronted with another seemingly insurmountable challenge. His daughter was driving, and there was a severe accident in which 2 of her close friends lost their lives. His daughter was sentenced to 3 yrs. for this tragic mistake. Danny struggled every day for 2 yrs. waiting for his daughter’s sentencing. His job and work friends at Sidling Hill helped to keep his mind off the situation and gave him people to talk to about what he was going through. Their support was invaluable. It felt good to have friends to talk to about what he was dealing with. Without the sustainable, meaningful employment opportunity this contract provides, it is hard to know if Danny would have the strength to avoid a relapse or worse.
Danny has overcome a lot in his life and is a great asset to Goodwill and the EWP program. He is a hard worker and has a caring and funny personality. With all of Danny’s struggles that he has gone through in his life, he never let them stop him from trying to improve his life. He has a lot of willpower and strength to not turn back to pills, and it is comforting to know that his employment opportunity plays an ongoing role in that success.
When not working, he enjoys time with his dog, Ellie May, and cats Norbit, Curious, Bandit, Crack Doodle, Momma, Malo, Frosty, and Olly Bear. He also enjoys sitting on his deck and having cookouts with friends.
Dell Reconnect — Technology Recycling with Goodwill®
In 2004, Dell joined together with Goodwill® Industries to create the Dell Reconnect program. Consumers can drop off their used computer equipment at one of the 2,000+ participating Goodwill locations in 44 states in the US to be responsibly recycled for free. The trained staff throughout our Goodwill partners will sort and process the equipment to be picked up and recycled by Dell. The Dell Reconnect program not only helps create jobs in the community for people with disabilities and disadvantages but also helps foster the circular economy: it replaces the ‘end-of-life’ concept with restoration and aims to eliminate waste. Plastics and gold collected will be recycled into new computer parts through Dell’s closed-loop recycling process.
Dell Reconnect accepts any brand of computer equipment in any condition. This includes Computers, Monitors, Printers, Scanners, Hard Drives, Keyboards, Mice, Speakers, and Cables. To learn more, click here.
The Search Continues
We are currently interviewing candidates for the Vice President of People and Culture. The selected person will lead the development, implementation, and management of effective human resource strategies. They’ll establish an organizational culture built on caring, inclusivity, growth, and accountability while advancing the economic sustainability of the communities we serve. They will also lead the implementation of HGI’s diversity, equity, and inclusion plan. This person will also collaborate with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to attract, motivate, develop, and retain an outstanding workforce to support organizational growth. We’re hoping to bring on someone very soon!
As a reminder, utilize “Ask Here” in Paycom ESS (Employee Self-Service) to connect you to a Resource Coordinator. Access our EAP (Employee Assistance Program) on the BHS Portal online or via the app at portal.BHSonline.com Username: Horizon Goodwill or call 800-327-2251.
There was no Living Our Values Award winner in January, but keep an eye out in Paycom link for the next Living Our Values Award. The nomination survey will be coming later this month!
Milestones & New Hires
Congratulations to the following people for reaching a great milestone, and a big ‘Welcome’ to our newest team members as they begin their journey to their milestones!
New Hires | |||||
Name | Location | Years | Name | Hire Date | |
Tracey H Clark | NPS Harpers Ferry | 1 yr | Floridelma Perdomo Villalobos | Jan 3 | |
Paula Marie Dimassimo | Stanley | 1 yr | Zach Baker | Jan 3 | |
Dakota Orion Drechney | Shepherdstown | 1 yr | Bethany Burgholzer | Jan 3 | |
Linda D King | HGI-2 | 1 yr | Bernard Thomas | Jan 5 | |
Jacqueline Sue Mahoney | NPS Harpers Ferry | 1 yr | Patsy Harne | Jan 5 | |
Brittany Mae Morgan | Front Royal | 1 yr | Kathy Ritz | Jan 5 | |
Tonia Christine Nipper | HGI-2 | 1 yr | Marlin Reese | Jan 8 | |
Maria Angel Pineda | Fort Detrick | 1 yr | Gregory Fuss | Jan 9 | |
Nicole Marie Shroyer | LaVale | 1 yr | Diosis Castellon De Araniva | Jan 9 | |
Demetric Manyet West | CW Brooks C-Store | 1 yr | Luis Friely | Jan 9 | |
Jon L Berry | Fort Detrick | 1 yr | Maliyah Wells | Jan 9 | |
Gary L Lewis | Fort Detrick | 1 yr | Robert Vandyk | Jan 9 | |
Bradley Wayne Barnes | Romney | 2 yrs | Johnathan Hiett | Jan 9 | |
Tygart Wilk Canan | Keyser | 2 yrs | Debbie Hines | Jan 9 | |
Summer Paige Marcus | Waynesboro | 2 yrs | Samantha Kingrea | Jan 10 | |
Jeffrey S Green | HGI-2 | 2 yrs | Kaya Gimlin | Jan 12 | |
Ethan Ray Berry | Front Royal | 3 yrs | Brendon Fleece | Jan 14 | |
Stephanie Ann Oliver | Greencastle | 3 yrs | Mary Ausherman | Jan 16 | |
Stacy Ann Shoup | Winchester | 3 yrs | Chloe Williams | Jan 17 | |
John L Garville | Corporate Center | 4 yrs | Joseph Bartholow | Jan 17 | |
Hannah N Kerns | Front Royal | 4 yrs | Charles Woodson | Jan 21 | |
Gricelda M Morales | Fort Detrick | 4 yrs | Messiah Mason | Jan 23 | |
Kimberly Kay Orndoff | Stephens City | 4 yrs | Messiah Mason | Jan 23 | |
James E Lee Ii | HGI-2 | 4 yrs | Adias Lewis | Jan 23 | |
Emma K Morgan | Shepherdstown | 5 yrs | Ezra Dover | Jan 23 | |
Danny C. Shoemaker | Sideling Hill | 5 yrs | Andrew Smith | Jan 23 | |
Kelli A Smith | Sideling Hill | 5 yrs | Christopher Graser | Jan 23 | |
Hughie J Wills | Sideling Hill | 5 yrs | Samantha Heflin | Jan 24 | |
Roger L. Cook | HGI-2 | 6 yrs | Shannon Moore | Jan 24 | |
Robin L Stotler | Sideling Hill | 7 yrs | James Odom | Jan 25 | |
Jennifer L. Palmer | CW Brooks C-Store | 10 yrs | Joyce Burwell | Jan 25 | |
Lois Susan Yost | Martinsburg GSA | 11 yrs | Owen Davis | Jan 27 | |
William D Furley | Martinsburg | 12 yrs | Jean Johnson | Jan 28 | |
Teri J Cyphers | Winchester | 16 yrs | Amelia Patton | Jan 30 | |
Brian J Selby | Corporate Center | 35 yrs | Kenneth Pratt | Jan 31 | |
Alexis Shaffer | Jan 31 |
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