Goodwill Industries® of the Valleys has been awarded, by the Shenandoah Valley Workforce Investment Board, a contract to provide services to youth, adults, and dislocated workers through the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Title I program. Goodwill currently operates these programs for individuals in other areas of the Commonwealth including Charlottesville, Roanoke, and the New River Valley. Goodwill will also operate any Workforce Centers established in the region. [Read more…] about Goodwill® to Operate Additional Programs in the Shenandoah Valley
I Wish I Wouldn’t Have Traded-In My Car
“My Hyundai SUV served me well for nearly 10 years, mainly because I was very diligent with oil changes, upkeep and regular maintenance. Surely I would get a fair trade value…right?” [Read more…] about I Wish I Wouldn’t Have Traded-In My Car
It’s Amazing What You Don’t Know
Horizon Goodwill Can Do What?
Moving is never fun, but moving out of state can be downright brutal! After decades of living in Pittsburgh, PA, the company I helped create was sold to a competitor, which, in a way, was a blessing in disguise. See, since I was a teenager, I had always wanted to make a living as a writer. That’s not to say writing wasn’t part of my job description within my last business, but those duties were more out of necessity as no one else had the inclination to create employee handbooks or year-end reports. Of course I also performed what I like to call “hobby writing”, that is, rather than playing golf or going fishing, I found relaxation in front of a monitor and just, well, writing! [Read more…] about It’s Amazing What You Don’t Know
You’re Invited! Grand Opening in Shepherdstown, WV
Come and celebrate the Grand Opening of our newest store!
Please join us Monday June 2, 2014 as we celebrate the opening of our newest retail store in Shepherdstown, WV. The event begins at 10:00 am and ends at 2:00 pm. The Ribbon Cutting ceremony will be held at 10:30 am. Door prizes will be drawn throughout the event and light refreshments will be served. We are giving away a 42″ HDTV so come on down and register!
Horizon Goodwill Industries
83 Maddox Square Drive
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
(304) 876-8048
Today’s Goodwill® stores are attractive, modern retail facilities that function as part of an extensive, full-line discount retail operation, with a special emphasis on clothing. Private individuals, manufacturers and other retailers donate quality, brand-name merchandise to Goodwill. As a result, Goodwill shoppers find excellent bargains in clothing, linens, furniture, shoes, small appliances, housewares, collectibles, books and more!
By donating and shopping at Goodwill, you are helping people in your community. Goodwill puts 90¢ of every dollar spent in our stores right back into job training and other programs. We help those who want to work, but have barriers to employment, achieve success.
Horizon Goodwill Industries serves individuals with special needs, including (but not limited to), individuals with disabilities, displaced workers, participants in welfare-to-work programs, individuals with limited work experience, individuals with limited education or training, older or youth workers, and workers with criminal backgrounds.
Our mission is to provide individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment the opportunity to achieve their highest level of personal and economic independence.
We invite you to our store to see the great things we offer!
There’s always something new at Goodwill!
Tips for Finding Good Deals at Goodwill®
If you’ve ever shopped at one of our Horizon Goodwill Industries locations, then you know there are tons of treasures and trinkets just waiting to be discovered. Shopping at our stores is all about the thrill of the hunt. From clothing to furniture, toys to household items, each store sells a wide variety of items. To help you get the most out of your Goodwill hunting, consider these tips for finding great deals at our retail stores.
- Give yourself at least 30 minutes of time to browse. Fashionable finds sometimes aren’t in plain view; they require some digging. Don’t get discouraged if you don’t find something in the first five minutes at one of our stores. There are plenty of racks to go through, so relax and take your time.
- Buy pieces that will work with your existing wardrobe or furniture. Instead of wasting money on boots that won’t match a single thing in your closet or a painting that doesn’t fit with your home décor, opt for pieces that will blend seamlessly with your current style.
- Anticipate surprises. It’s good to go in to Goodwill with a plan of what you’re looking for, but sometimes the best deals at our stores are the ones that catch you by surprise. Keep an open mind when browsing.
- Check for signs of wear. Remember that most of what you find at Goodwill is pre-owned, so inspect all items (especially clothing) to make sure it’s just the right amount of “broken in” for you before purchasing.
Do you have a Goodwill purchase you’re proud of? Share a photo or description of the item below or on our Facebook page.
Every Day is Earth Day at Horizon Goodwill Industries
On April 22, people around the world will celebrate Earth Day by volunteering with organizations and initiatives that help create positive impacts on the Earth. At Horizon Goodwill Industries, we make every day Earth Day by creating positive environmental impacts with our services. That’s because Goodwill® is good for the community, good for individuals and good for the planet.
Over the last three years, Horizon Goodwill Industries has diverted 11,931,496 lbs. of unsold donations from landfills through our many active recycling efforts. This doesn’t even include the tens of millions of items given a new life by our customers when they purchase items in our retail stores. We estimate that we exceed 10 million pounds of items annually that are either sold or recycled.
Horizon Goodwill even accepts old computers through our recycling partnership with Dell Reconnect. We collect equipment at any of our locations, consolidate it into one location and sort it. Dell picks up all items and transfers them to a Dell authorized recycling partner. Since our partnership with Dell started in 2004, Goodwills across the country have kept more than 200 million pounds of electronic equipment out of landfills.
Want to help recycle your unwanted items and save them from landfills? Consider organizing a donation drive in your community. Click here to learn more about setting up a donation station.