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2022 Power of Work Awards

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67th Annual Power of Work Awards

Wednesday, May 4th, 2022

This year’s awards event is going to be a little different. Instead of a sit-down dinner in a sea of tables, we’ll invite you to experience how we are More Than Just A Store!

Each year, our Awards Program recognizes the hard work, dedication, and mission support of our clients and partners in the community. These individuals and businesses embody our mission of
removing barriers and creating opportunities for employment throughout our four-state territory. We hope that you will consider sponsoring this day of recognition. Thank you!

TITLE SPONSORSHIP $3,000.00 (SOLD!)

  • Most prominent Corporate Logo Placements on all Promotional Materials, Advertising, and highlighted
    on Social Media
  • Company banner placed outside of the building during the event and for one (1) week following the event.
  •  Recognition at the Power of Work Awards as the Title Sponsor.
  • Recognition during Award and Recipient Video Presentation during Power of Work Awards.
  • Acknowledgment as the Title sponsor in the Power of Work Awards Program.

PLATINUM SPONSORSHIP $2,000.00

  • Corporate Logo Placements on all Promotional Materials, Advertising, and highlighted on Social Media.
  • Your company banner will be placed outside the building during the event.
  • Recognition at the Power of Work Awards as a Platinum sponsor.
  • Recognition during Award and Recipient Video Presentation during Power of Work Awards.
  • Acknowledgment as a Platinum sponsor in the Power of Work Awards Program.

GOLD SPONSORSHIP $1,000.00

  • Corporate Logo Placements on all Promotional Materials, Advertising, and highlighted on Social Media.
  • Your Company logo was placed on a banner outside the building during the event.
  • Recognition during Award and Recipient Video Presentation during Power of Work Awards.
  • Acknowledgment as a Gold sponsor in the Power of Work Awards Program.

SILVER SPONSORSHIP $500.00

  • Corporate Logo Placements on all Promotional Materials, Advertising, and highlighted on Social Media.
  • Acknowledgment as a Silver sponsor in the Power of Work Awards Program.

BRONZE SPONSORSHIP $250.00

  • Sponsorship Recognition.
  • Acknowledgment as a Bronze sponsor in the Power of Work Awards Program.

To pay by credit card, please click the button located below to reach our financial donation page. Use the ‘custom amount’ option and put your sponsorship level in the comments field.

* For more information on these sponsorship opportunities or Horizon Goodwill Industries and its Mission in the Community, don’t hesitate to contact Amanda Rossen at arossen@goodwill-hgi.org or call 301-988-0501.

 

Our First Cut and Cloth Event

Making A Difference in Lives

On July 21st, Horizon Goodwill Industries held its first Cut & Cloth event in partnership with Award Beauty School located on Antietam Street in Hagerstown MD. Community members who stopped by to participate were greeted with an offering of pizza and water.

25 people left with a fresh haircut and a few articles of clean clothing. We were also able to sign 15 people up for employment services and a few others for housing navigation. Horizon Goodwill looks forward to holding this event quarterly and continuing to collaborate with community partners to serve Washington County.

This event brings the following quote to mind: “𝐼𝑓 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑙𝑜𝑜𝑘 𝑔𝑜𝑜𝑑, 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑓𝑒𝑒𝑙 𝑔𝑜𝑜𝑑, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑖𝑓 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑓𝑒𝑒𝑙 𝑔𝑜𝑜𝑑, 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑑𝑜 𝑔𝑜𝑜𝑑.” – Georges St-Pierre

 

An example of the transformation Another example of the transformation What a difference it made The Award Beauty School Team at the Cut and Cloth Event The HGI Team at the Cut and Cloth event The first Cut and Cloth Event

 

Business Services Employee Spotlight: Clarence Drew

Welcome back!  My goal is to educate and excite you about all that Goodwill does for our community and what it can possibly do for you and/or your business!  If this is the first blog you have read in this series, please feel free to see how it all got started from my first entry here.

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Pride in a job well done!

This week’s Business Services Employee Spotlight is focused on Clarence Drew!  Drew is a team member on our custodial contract with the ATF&E in Martinsburg, WV.  This Federal partnership provides an opportunity for sustainable full-time employment in the community we serve.  This Federal site always looks spotless thanks to all the hard-working individuals on our Horizon Goodwill team.

Finding a job can be tough.  Most of you reading this have at one time or another experienced how frustrating it can be to be willing to work, but unable to find a good fit with an employer that can utilize your skills.  Drew’s story is no different.  It is our mutual good fortune that he came to our Martinsburg Resource Center looking for an opportunity.  Finding work opportunities is at the heart of what we do and it was not long after initially connecting with Goodwill that we were able to put Drew into his current role.

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Look at that Shine!

Drew is now a Custodial Crew Leader on this contract.  In this role he has leadership responsibilities as the first-tier oversight on the work being done for the ATF&E.  This opportunity has helped Drew achieve his potential and grow his dignity back after living without a job.  One of Drew’s specialty is hard floor care.  The floors at this job site shine thanks to his efforts.  This creates a better work environment for us and our customer.  When asked what Drew likes most about the job, he responded “I enjoy working with the team”.  His supervisor is extremely happy with Drew and stated, “it is a real pleasure to work with Drew as he is very detail oriented”.  Pride in a job well done is what makes Drew and the team successful!

Thanks for reading!  Please feel free to contact me with questions or comments regarding the blog or what our Business Services division can do for you!  bmarks@goodwill-hgi.org

 

Business Services Employee Spotlight: Lois Yost

Welcome back!  My goal is to educate and excite you about all that Goodwill does for our community and what it can possibly do for you and/or your business!  If this is the first blog you have read in this series, please feel free to see how it all got started from my first entry here.

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SMILING ON THE JOB!

This week’s Business Services Employee Spotlight is focused on Lois Yost!  Lois is a custodian at one of our GSA job sites.  She works at the Federal Courthouse in Martinsburg, WV.  This is a big property and it needs to be spotless to meet the customer’s needs and expectations.  Lois ensures that her efforts are impactful and keep the customer happy.  They love having our crew on the job and they know that we will take care of business for them so that they have a product they can be proud of as well!

Insurance and benefits are near the top of the list of what job applicants are looking for.  When Lois started with us back in January of 2012, this was one of the most appealing aspects of the job.  As an employee on this Federal contract, Lois is very happy with the fringe benefits that are extended to her.  Without insurance, it can feel like everything in your world is on thin ice.  One accident without these benefits can be financially devastating.  The peace of mind that having a fully comprehensive benefits package can offer lets you take that off the list of worries and allows you to focus on the things that matter most.

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HARD AT WORK!

We are lucky to have Lois on our team!  We were fortunate to have made the connection and as Lois stated, “everything works out for a reason”.  Her supervisor appreciates her dedication and said, “I’m very thankful for her to be on my team and her job performance is great”.  The symbiotic relationship that occurs when both the organization and the employee see the mutual benefit is part of what makes a job feel less like “work” and more like being a part of something bigger.

Thanks for reading!  Please feel free to contact me with questions or comments regarding the blog or what our Business Services division can do for you!  bmarks@goodwill-hgi.org

 

Let’s Celebrate One of Our Own!

.Let’s take a moment to celebrate one of our own.

Cindy Weaver was promoted to Western Regional Custodial Manager in June 2017. She began working with Horizon Goodwill Industries (HGI) as a Custodial Crew Leader in August of 2014. Cindy was hired to run the morning van crew, who were responsible for cleaning several area businesses. With her new position, her responsibilities include overseeing the State Highway Administration contracts in Allegany and Garrett Counties, the Youghiogheny rest stop, DLLR in Cumberland, the morning van crew, and the cleaning crew in our Cumberland office.

Cindy was born and raised in Cumberland, Maryland. As an adult, she relocated to Ridgeley, West Virginia. Cindy has been married to her husband Ed for 39 years. They have 2 daughters and 6 grandchildren.

In her free time, Cindy enjoys playing skill pool in leagues which she has been doing for 28 years, spending time with her dog Alvin, attending her grandchildren’s baseball/softball games, and she is an avid Pittsburgh Pirates fan.

When asked what Cindy liked most about Goodwill, she replied:

“I love my job. I like the people, and it’s a fun place to work. I also enjoy being able to cultivate new custodial contracts, which allows me to meet new people and learn the stories behind them.”

When asked why she loves her job, Cindy said she enjoys seeing her employees grow and overcome barriers. Cindy has always enjoyed watching the Special Olympics and now she is able to cheer on her employees as they compete. She says, “it’s very rewarding to see how they have gained confidence from work and, in turn, apply it in their personal lives. It’s an honor to see them achieve their goals.”

We wish Cindy continued success and are looking forward to her continued professional growth.

Let’s Celebrate One of Our Own!

Brian SelbyAdministrative Professionals day was April 25th,, so we’d like to take a moment to celebrate one of our own administrative professionals.

Brian Selby, has worked behind the scenes in our Accounting Department for over 30 years. His Goodwill journey began in January 1988 when he was hired as an Accounting Clerk.  He has worked his way up to Senior Accounting Clerk, where he works diligently to process payroll, new hires and employee changes. Most would say that Brian has one of the most important jobs in the organization; afterall, he is the person that makes certain our employees get their paychecks!  He is also responsible for other accounting duties, including accounts receivable and accounts payable.

Thirty years is a long time with one employer.  When asked what keeps him with Horizon Goodwill Industries (HGI), Brian said, “All of the values at HGI align with the values I have in my own life: passion, character, celebration, service, and compassion. It is great to work for an organization that share those same values.”

Brian has enjoyed watching HGI go through a positive transformation over the years. When he joined the team in 1988, there were less than 100 employees. At that time, all processes were manual and there were no computers. Fast forward to today: HGI has had upwards of 700 individuals on payroll at a time, we have streamlined many processes, and have expanded our utilization of technology.

Brian takes a moment to reminisce:

It is amazing to think about the amount of lives that have been impacted by Goodwill throughout the years. 

I used to hand out the pay checks to our clients downtown and I would always look forward to it. The smiles and high fives that I would get from these individuals just for simply handing them their check made me feel really proud that we are able to provide them with sustainable and meaningful employment.

 The opportunity I’ve been given to serve others, has been very rewarding.  It’s something I enjoy and have experienced personal growth from doing so. Goodwill has been there for me during different times in my life. Goodwill has helped me recognize my own barriers and find ways to overcome them.”

Aside from having a passion for what he does here at Goodwill, Brian has many different hobbies and interests. Born and raised in Hagerstown, MD, Brian has a passion for all sports: baseball, football, hockey, you name it! He enjoys hunting and fishing, and likes to visit different baseball stadiums across the country.  He also enjoys the vacation time that he uses in the summertime to hang out with his 16-year-old son, which is a great perk!

His plans for the future include continuing to grow and adapt in his role with HGI. He is also looking forward to watching his son graduate from high school and college.

Horizon Goodwill Industries would like to recognize Brian for his 30 years of service. We appreciate his dedication, hard work and passion for Goodwill, and we are looking forward to celebrating his continued success in the future!

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