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Read Katie Bradley's Homeless in Omaha article				goodwill in the media Costume ideas: easy celebrity October 24, 2009 Omaha World-Herald Click here to read more. New Goodwill program will help unemployed October 17, 2009 Fremont Tribune Click here to read more. Building homes and brighter futures October 13, 2009 WOWT 6 Click here to read more. 2nd-Hand Costumes Going Fast this Halloween Goodwill workers replacing costumes 3 times per day October 8, 2009 KETV7 Click here to read more. Stimulus money puts people to work September, 2009 KPTM Fox42 Click here to read more. Stuff a truck, help fire victims August 26, 2009 Omaha World-Herald Click here to read more. Summer progam provides job skills to area youth August 9, 2009 Bellevue Leader Click here to read more. Goodwill Store Racks Depleted During Busy Season July 28, 2009 KETV7 Click here to read more and view video! Looking for a summer job? Get in line May 21, 2009 Omaha World-Herald Click here to read more. Fashionista takes plan, budget to thrift stores May 4, 2009 Omaha World-Herald Click here to read more. New-to-you deals mean saving money without sacrificing style May 4, 2009 Omaha World-Herald Click here to read more. Castoffs Can Find a Home April 20, 2009 Omaha World-Herald Click here to read more. Listen to the KXVO Gossip Girl Promo here! Expanded Job Fair Draws Twice as many as Expected April 4, 2009 Omaha World-Herald Click here to read more. Stimulus Money will Help Fund Summer Jobs Program April 1, 2009 Omaha World-Herald Click here to read more. Secondhand Stores Eager for Used Items March 23, 2009 KETV 7 Click here to read more. Younkers, Goodwill Kick Off Donation Drive March 10, 2009 KETV 7 Click here to read more. New Lead Laws Strip Items Off Thrift Store Shelves February 10, 2009 KPTM 42 Click here to read more. Projects with Industry February 2009 KPTM 42 Click here to read more. Job Training Offers Second Chance January 30, 2009 Omaha World Herald Click here to read more. OPS Transition Program January 23, 2009 WOWT Click here to read more. Omaha Teen Tries to Break Free from Poverty January 18, 2009 KETV Click here to read more. Donations Provide Tax Deductions December 23, 2008 WOWT Click here to read more. Goodwill Helping Disabled Find Work December 15, 2008 WOWT Click here to read more. Goodwill for disadvantaged job applicants December 15, 2008 Omaha World Herald Stephanie Monge World-Herald Staff Writer Click here to read more. New Security Cameras Watch Over Downtown Library November 4, 2008 KETV Click here to read more. How to dress like Sarah Palin on a budget October 30, 2008 Omaha World Herald Click here to read more. Goodwill aims to add to services, programs October 29, 2008 Omaha World Herald Click here to read more. Applicants Needed for North Omaha Development Project October 21, 2008 WOWT Click here to read more. Woodmen lodge dedicates flag pole September 12, 2008 Click here to read more. Goodwill store construction on schedule September 4, 2008 Click here to read more. Sage Software Helps Goodwill Omaha Help Others through Empowering People with Disabilities. Click here to read more. Click here to visit the Sage website. New Omaha Program Offers Shot at Good Jobs July 15, 2008 Click here to read more. Development Project Trains Dozens for Work Force KMTV July 15, 2008 Click here to read more. Omaha Goodwill Trainer Customizes Work, Environment to Best Fit Needs of Students June 16, 2008 Click here to read more. Teens Get Summer Preview May 27, 2008 KETV Click here to read more. Block Party Offers Safe Fun for Teens and Kids May 27, 2008 KMTV Click here to read more and visit link to video. Goodwill Now Takes Computer Donations March 19, 2008 KETV Clear hard drive before making tech donation. View video here- Goodwill Now Takes Computer Donations Find Spring Cleaning Success Matt Alderton LowesForPros.com March 2008 Because winter's finally over, now is the perfect time to give your facility a deep and thorough cleaning. New facility will benefit students Don Bowen Fremont Tribune March 12, 2008 Shelby Brettmann knows firsthand what it's like to ride a bus from Fremont to Omaha every school day to train at Goodwill Industries, 156th and Maple Avenue location. Partnership helps local youth attend college Stephanie Ludwig Washington County Pilot March 11, 2008 About a year ago, Ashley Frederick's life drastically changed. Chef Chat: Tea house a result of hard work Nichole Aksamit World-Herald Staff Writer January 31, 2008 At an age when many people retire, Jo Connelly decided to launch her dream tea house. New Charity Raises Concerns January 13, 2008 WOWT Watchdog group says most money goes for expenses, not to the needy. View video here- New Charity Raises Concerns Click Icon via WOWT page Goodwill will be newest addition to Deer Pointe Don Bowen/Tribune Staff Fremont Tribune December 29, 2007 The newest addition of the Deer Pointe commercial development has been identified. It is Goodwill Industries. The Dennis Miller Radio Show Interview with Frank McGree and Bob May November 14, 2007 Listen to audio here- Dennis Miller interview with Frank McGree and Bob May Listen to audio here of The Dennis Miller show featuring Goodwill interview (entire show) Goodwill Industries - The Original Recycler Omaha Magazine November/December 2007 Spring is not right around the corner - in fact, its not even close, but that doesn't mean that you can't do some spring-cleaning before the holiday season. Back on track with real hopes for career Henry J. Cordes World-Herald Staff Writer November 7, 2007 Thanks to a public job training program, high school dropout Leon Washington seems on the way to not only a job, but also a real career. Omaha in Black and White: Part 4: Job training offers no easy fix Omaha World-Herald November 7, 2007 The federal government spent more than $9,000 this year to put Dominique Hardy through job training - again. Donate Items At Woodmen Goodwill Drive Under Way November 8, 2007 KETV 7 View video here- Woodmen Drive Click Icon via KETV page Cut Costs At Halloween; Get Creative October 4 , 2007 KETV 7 Ghoul-Ware October 3, 2007 WOWT 6 View video here- Ghoul-Ware Click Icon via WOWT page Ex-Gang Member Changes Course September 25, 2007 WOWT 6 View video here- Ex-Gang Member Changes Course Click Icon via WOWT page John Knicely Blog - Goodwill Changing Lives WOWT 6 View Blog Entry "Goodwill Changing Lives" Here High School Dropouts Paid To Go To School September 20, 2007 MSNBC High School Dropouts Paid To Go To School September 20, 2007 KETV 7 Julie's Diary Dropout Drops Back In September 20, 2007 KETV 7 View video here- Dropout Drops Back In Oprah Extra: Fashion Finds September 14, 2007 KMTV 3 Video Coming Soon! USA TODAY Salutes the Nation's Charities 25th Anniversary Snapshot August 31, 2007 Last year Goodwill donors helped fund programs that let nearly 1 million people take their first steps twoard new or better jobs and financial independence. Omaha in Black and White: Self-sufficiency still eludes the state's poor Erin Grace World-Herald Staff Writer July 29, 2007 Tricia Spears is trying not to panic. The young single mother just spent half her last paycheck catching up on a gas bill only to learn that she's still $30 behind and could be shut off. Julie's Diary Goodwill is Key in Marriage Success July 13, 2007 KETV 7 View video here- Goodwill is Key in Marriage Briefs: Donation drive will benefit Goodwill Jaime Potthast Omaha World Herald June 27, 2007 Woodmen of the World is offering an opportunity to clean out your closet. The 17th annual donation drive to benefit Goodwill Industries will be held today through Friday at the Woodmen Tower, 1700 Farnam St. The public is invited to drop off usable clothing and small household items at four sites: garage level B, garage level C, the tower park west skywalk and the Farnam Street tower entrance. Youthbuild Graduation May 24, 2007 WOWT 6 John Knicely participates in Youthbuild Graduation ceremony. View video here- Youthbuild Graduation Goodwill Implements Merchandise Tagging Policy Nicole Weis SWIowaNews - Council Bluffs Nonpareil May 25, 2007 Apparently size does matter. At least it does to Goodwill customers, who can now search by size rather than rummage through racks of clothes. ConsumerWatch May 21, 2007 ConsumerWatch: Goodwill Changes Clothing Policy KETV 7 Area Goodwill stores are changing how they sell clothing, and it may affect even people who don't shop there. View video here- Recycling Benefits Goodwill Business Digest: Goodwill teams up with Firstar Fiber Christine Laue Omaha World Herald April 21, 2007 Goodwill Industries has partnered with Firstar Fiber to sell a line of paper products made from recycled goods. ConsumerWatch April 18, 2007 ConsumerWatch: Recycling Can Support Jobs KETV 7 Goodwill Teams With Local Recycling Plant - A new initiative is under way in Omaha to put the disadvantaged and disabled to work. View video here- Recycling Benefits Goodwill Goodwill's Youthbuild program - featured in "Poverty amid prosperity" Cindy Gonzalez Omaha World Herald April 15, 2007 Dominique Hardy: Juggling act over bills creates hard choices Goodwill expands lawn services Christine Laue Omaha World Herald April 7, 2007 Goodwill Industries is expanding its commercial and industrial lawn maintenance services to Omaha area residents. ConsumerWatch April 4, 2007 ConsumerWatch Yard Care Dollar Can Benefit Goodwill KETV 7 Goodwill Offers Lawn Services. If you hire a lawn care company, you have a new option this spring to help a good cause at the same time. Goodwill prepares for largest donation drive of the year February 28, 2007 Jason Buzzell Suburban Newspapers Staff Writer The closet is a mess. Your cache of sweaters and shirts is piling up. Maybe it's time to get organized before spring hits. That's the message Goodwill is sending as it prepares for its largest donation drive of the year. Goodwill program gives teens a chance February 3, 2007 Jason Buzzell Bellevue Leader Staff Writer When you visit Bellevue's Goodwill next time looking for that great deal on a winter jacket or a pair of flip flops, take a moment to think about how your item of desire made it to the shelf or rack. Goodwill in the News - Omaha World Herald January 2007 Goodwill receives award Goodwill Industries appoints new members to its board of directors Youth Alternatives - Giving Youth Alternatives to Gang Association Fall 2006/Winter 2007 Goodwill Industries International Working Magazine p. 3-6 The consequences of running around with gang members didn't catch up with Xavier Diaz, until he landed in a youth center in Omaha. Fashion Inspired by the Silver Screen January 14, 2007 Christine Laue - World Herald Staff Writer Omaha World-Herald "Dreamgirls" brings '60s-era glamour - diva dresses and teased tresses - to the big screen. But will that glamour make its way to Omaha fashionitas? In some ways, it already has. Changes in Donation Tax-Breaks December 28, 2006 New Rules On Charity Deductions No Junk Allowed WOWT 6 Tax time looms and as the clock runs out on 2006 you'll have to act quickly to add to your list of deductions. ConsumerWatch December 28, 2006 ConsumerWatch Offers Tips To Reduce Taxes Owed KETV 7 Mike Sigmond ConsumerWatch recommends money-saving tips to ease the tax burden before the year's end. End-of-Year Donations December 18, 2006 Goodwill Busy As End-of-Year Donations Pour In KETV 7 Mike'l Severe If you're making room for new Christmas presents in your closets, Omaha's Goodwill locations are standing by to help. View video here- Donation Dash is On From the notebook: Percy Goynes - 40 years with Goodwill December 9, 2006 Mike Kelly - World Herald Columnist Omaha World-Herald This is supposed to be the season of peace on earth and good will to all. Peace on earth remains elusive, but you can count on Goodwill. Goodwill helps special needs students get job experience December 6, 2006 Nicole Weis - Staff Writer Council Bluffs Nonpareil Finding a steady, well-paying job is difficult for almost anyone. It's a challenge made even more difficult for young adults with special needs. Program helps students gain job skills November 28, 2006 Beverly J. Lydick - Tribune Staff Fremont Tribune Shelby Brettmann of Fremont has a new job at Holiday Lodge, busing tables and washing dishes. A 2006 graduate of the Goodwill Work Experience Training program, Brettmann, 20, recently called Goodwill trainer Shari Wallace to say she’d used what she learned in the program to land the restaurant job in late October. Goodwill awards at Offutt November 22, 2006 Air Pulse Suburban Newspapers Mr. Lampkins was honored by Goodwill November 8 with the JWOD Manager of the Year for the NISH northwest regional office. Manager receives award for Goodwill work November 18, 2006 Jason Buzzell - Lead Staff Writer Bellevue Leader Most awards are only given to one person, but if you ask Jimmie Lampkins, his award was truly a result of a team effort. Woodmen Donation Drive November 9, 2006 Woodmen, Goodwill Collect Clothing KETV 7 Mike'l Severe View video here Three amendments focus on finances November 2, 2006 Martha Stoddard - World-Herald Bureau Omaha World-Herald Amendment 1 would save money for nonprofit charitable groups by giving them access to tax-exempt financing. Woodmen to hold donation drive November 2, 2006 Business Digest Omaha World-Herald Woodmen of the World will hold its 16th annual donation drive to benefit Goodwill Industries Nov 8 to 10. Youthbuild Omaha November 1, 2006 John at Work : Youthbuild Omaha WOWT 6 This program offers education and work to unemployed high school dropouts between the ages of 16 and 24. If you would like to enroll, call Herman Bown at (402) 457-7840 or click here for more details. View John at Work video here Midlands Voices: Amendment 1 would aid charities October 18, 2006 Omaha World Herald By Pam Brown Nebraska voters can make sure that charitable organizations get the most out of their generous donations - and not increase the burden on taxpayers - by voting YES for Amendment 1 in the Nov. 7 election. Costume Hunters Favor What's Funny October 17, 2006 Dane Stickney - Omaha World Herald Living Section Rows of standard Halloween costumes greet shoppers at Bellevue's Goodwill store. Increasingly, though, teen and adult costume hunters walk past the ragged black witch dresses, furry lion outfits and faux vampire tuxedos. Harris Family Dedicates New Building for Goodwill October 16, 2006 The Jewish Press Earlier this month, Goodwill Industries, Inc., Serving Eastern Nebraska and Southwest Iowa, held a building dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony at its newest retail, donation, and training facility near the northeast corner of 108th and Blondo in Omaha. Amendment One Tries Again October 12, 2006 Jo Giles - KPTM Fox 42 News It has been on the ballot before, and the voters said no. Supporters, on the other hand, are not giving up. They say that Amendment One is not only good business, but that it is good for Nebraska charities. Creativity Can Cut Halloween Spending October 12, 2006 ConsumerWatch : Goodwill Offers Costume Deals KETV 7 OMAHA, Neb. -- Halloween spending will reach nearly $5 billion this year, according to a National Retail Foundation study...ConsumerWatch set out to help trim the bill. View video here Goodwill Opens New Center October 6, 2006 Rick Ruggles- Omaha World Herald Midlands Section Goodwill Industries held the grand opening for a retail and training center Friday at the northwest corner of 108th and Blondo Streets. Goodwill Work Experience September 22, 2006 Julie's Diary: Goodwill is a Good Job KETV 7 Julie Cornell View video here New Law Changes Charitable Contributions September 20, 2006 Associated Press Americans are going to have to keep better records of their charitable contributions if they want to claim them as tax deductions in coming years. Secondhand stores now look first-class September 2, 2006 BY DEBORAH ALEXANDER WORLD-HERALD STAFF WRITER Omaha World-Herald Pat Jones of Bellevue envisioned the worst when he learned that a Goodwill Industries Inc. retail store was being built in his neighborhood near Ehrling Bergquist Clinic. Thrift-store sales strong September 2, 2006 BY DEBORAH ALEXANDER WORLD-HERALD STAFF WRITER Omaha World-Herald In tough economic times one of the first things consumers might do to save money is buy previously owned merchandise. Bellevue Goodwill officially opens its doors August 19, 2006 Bellevue Leader Five years ago there was just a big pile of dirt. Now, there's still some dirt nearby, but a sleek new building stands ready for donations and customers. Donations to Goodwill August 19, 2006 Michael Kelly: Ukulele is sweet music to Goodwill Omaha World-Herald From the notebook: Donations to Goodwill come freely, with no strings attached. New Tax Rules for Charitable Donations August 18, 2006 Associated Press Donating and old toaster or television to a local charity won't count as a tax deduction if it's not in good condition. Youthbuild Omaha July 21, 2006 A great program OMAHA WORLD-HERALD - Public Pulse I appreciated the July 15 editorial supporting the three YouthBuild programs in Nebraska. Youthbuild Omaha July 15, 2006 Building up youths OMAHA WORLD-HERALD Youthbuild program helps low-income high school dropouts. Youthbuild Omaha July 14, 2006 Young adults build house and improve own foundations BY KATHRYN FIEGEN WORLD-HERALD STAFF WRITER This is the house that second chances built. Youthbuild Omaha July 14, 2006 Julie's Diary: Building Second Chances KETV 7 Julie Cornell Wanted: High school dropouts who want a second chance, an education and a job. View video here New Growing Companies Benefit From Using Goodwill Industries, Others To Set Up Manufacturing, Distribution Facilities With Tax Incentives July 2006 Small Business Digest Employing disabled individuals as part of a new or growing small business makes sense and it has certain tax incentives and advantages in many states. Woodmen Seeks Donations For Goodwill June 29, 2006 KETV 7 The Woodmen Corp. joins forces with Goodwill Industries this week for the 15th Annual Downtown Donation Drive. View video here