Horizon Goodwill Industries
Executive Director and CEO of Horizon Goodwill Industries, Craig M. MacLean, recently retired after a remarkable 35 years of service. We would like to dedicate this week’s article to sharing with our readers just some of the highlights of Craig’s career with us and how, under his leadership, he has helped us to change the lives of so many in our local communities. [Read more…] about Honoring Craig M. MacLean For 35 Years Of Service
Horizon Goodwill Industries (HGI) will hold its Annual Power of Work Awards Dinner on Wednesday, May 6th at the Fountain Head Country Club in Hagerstown. The event begins with a reception at 5:30 p.m. and the dinner and awards ceremony will follow at 6:15 p.m.
The individuals and organizations being recognized at this event are being singled out for their personal achievements and commitment to the Goodwill mission of helping people in our communities that want to work but experience barriers to employment.
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I’m that guy, you know the one. For some reason I have a mental block when it comes to remembering special dates, everything from birthdays to anniversaries. I can’t explain it, I’m just missing something in my DNA when it comes to recalling things like that. My wife is just amazed by this, as she’s quick to point out I can recite the entire starting lineup for the 1979 World Series Pittsburgh Pirates, but for some reason, I can’t remember when my daughter was born. I mean, I know her birthday is at the end of January, but that’s one of those tricky months with 31 days in it…or is it 30?
Anyway, I consider myself fortunate when, every April, I turn on the television and see a piece about Earth Day. Yes, I like to think of myself as the type of person that does his part to keep his carbon footprint to a minimum, and I separate my recyclables every week, but I must admit I have an ulterior motive for looking forward to Earth Day. [Read more…] about Celebrating Earth Day Might Benefit Me More Than Anyone Else!
Wow, what a beautiful weekend we just had, right? And you want to know what really made it so rewarding? Missy, Kaitlyn and I did some serious spring cleaning, getting the house organized for the fun-filled summer to come! I’m getting a bit ahead of myself, though, as the story actually started a week ago Sunday.
As the Mrs. and I sat in our living room, sipping our coffee, watching as Kaitlyn played with her toys, I made the mistake of mentioning how, well, the house could be a bit more tidy. No sooner did the words escape my lips than I knew I had committed a grievous mistake. Missy went into our home office and returned with pink notebook. What she laid out for the next seven days seemed like a ton of work, but, I must admit, as always—my beautiful, intelligent wife had a plan to make our lives much easier! [Read more…] about Simple Spring Cleaning In Seven Days—My Family’s Story
Yes, it’s April Fools’ Day, and I have to admit I’ve played my fair share of pranks throughout the years, but what I’m about to reveal to you is honestly not a joke. No, I’m serious, what I stumbled across in my newsfeed this morning not only brought a smile to my face, it actually reinforces the fact that savvy shoppers can find some serious treasures when browsing the aisles of their local Goodwill store. Check this out! [Read more…] about It’s No Joke! Great Finds At Goodwill Lead To Employment Opportunities!
Simply amazing. There’s really no other way to describe the incredible success of the ongoing Horizon Goodwill/Bon-Ton Sales Event. I recently spoke with Horizon Goodwill’s Manager of Marketing & Community Relations Deb Carbaugh and she wanted me to convey her appreciation to everyone who has stopped by with their donations, receiving a very special discount for new Bon-Ton merchandise. As regular readers of this blog, you know I’m a very curious guy. This conversation with Deb led me to do a little digging involving how the clothing donated at the Bon-Ton really impacts our local communities, and what I found is very impressive, to say the least! [Read more…] about Wow! The Results From The Goodwill Bon-Ton Event Are Amazing!