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Startland News: No Coast names finalists for KC’s premier tech champions; winners revealed Sept. 16

Ed Lada, CEO of MOKAN Goodwill, is named a finalist for KC's tech champion and connector of the year!     Inspirational leaders impacting tech aren’t confined to the coasts — nor to a pre- or post-pandemic world, said organizers of the No Coast awards, pushing fo…


Pilot Program Uses Virtual Reality to Help People Discover Their “Agilities”

The DeBruce Foundation and Goodwill of Western Missouri & Eastern Kansas Partner to Use VR Technology   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 16, 2020 Media Contact: Mindy Mazur                              &n…


Goodwill Creating Fourth Industrial Revolution Framework for Retail Practices

Kansas City, Missouri (February 21, 2020) — The future is here. Many sectors including automotive, manufacturing, health care, finance and fashion are utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI), robotics, automation and augmentation to meet production, inventory and distribution challenges…


Goodwill of Western Missouri & Eastern Kansas joins The Kritiq Team for The Kritiq Fashion Show

Goodwill of Western Missouri & Eastern Kansas joins The Kritiq Team for The Kritiq Fashion Show Annual Platform that Highlights LOCAL Creative Designers WHO/WHAT:    Fourth Annual Fashion Show including seven designers showcasing seven outfits, all from area Goodwill…


Celebrate Earth Day, Sat., April 21 with Overland Park Recycling Extravaganza Recycling Event

  Celebrate Earth Day, Sat., April 21 with Overland Park Recycling Extravaganza Recycling Event MEDIA WELCOME! April 18, 2018 (Kansas City, Missouri) – Goodwill of Western Missouri & Eastern Kansas is celebrating Earth Day, Sat., April 21 with a recycling extravaganza: S…


Goodwill and Google.org Launch Digital Career Accelerator

GOODWILL® AND GOOGLE.ORG LAUNCH DIGITAL CAREER ACCELERATORSM Groundbreaking new national initiative will equip 1.2 million people with vital digital skills Goodwill of Western Missouri & Eastern Kansas will receive a $50,000 grant to expand Quest Academy   Kansas City, Mi…


Green Friday - Give Back Locally and Sustainably

Goodwill of Western Missouri & Eastern Kansas Announces GREEN FRIDAY, DEC. 29 Time to Give Back Locally and Sustainably All Donation Centers Open for Record Donation Drops of Clothing, Housewares and MORE Media and TV Crews WELCOME!   WHO:       …


Community Needs Assessment Report

Goodwill of Western Missouri & Eastern Kansas Releases Community Needs Assessment Report Significant gaps in employment, education, income and workforce development services for the ‘forgotten middle’  Biggest barriers to employment include transportation, childca…


Celebrate Earth Day with Goodwill and IKEA

        Kansas City, Missouri – Goodwill of Western Missouri & Eastern Kansas is celebrating Earth Day, Sat., April 22 with two major recycling eventss: IKEA  Sustainable Living Your Way, Sat., April 22 from 10a to 6p and the City of Overland Park, Kans…


2017 Power of Work Award Winners Announced

Goodwill of Western Missouri & Eastern Kansas 2017 Power of Work Awards Winners Announced Recognizing Extraordinary Leadership in the Quest to Empower Local Job Seekers. First-ever The Bob Smart Legacy Award to be Presented Sponsorships and Tickets Still Available Kansas City, MO …


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