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Partnership Creates a One-Stop-Donation-Drop

Goodwill of Western MO & Eastern KS and Harvesters-The Community Food Network announce partnership Kansas City, MO  – Goodwill donors are generous. In fact, often when people donate their clothing, furniture, and household goods to Goodwill thrift stores, they also ask t…


Goodwill Announces 2016 Power of Work Awards Winners

Goodwill of Western MO & Eastern KS recognizes local individuals and businesses of excellence Kansas City, MO  – The non-profit agency Goodwill of Western Missouri and Eastern Kansas announced the five 2016 Power of Work Awards Winners on Wednesday, April 20, 2016, …


Moving Made Light-Hearted with Goodwill

Goodwill of Western MO & Eastern KS announces partnership with Panda Boxes   KANSAS CITY, MO – Panda Boxes and Goodwill are making eco-friendly moving in and around Kansas City easier and “greener” than ever before. Panda Boxes offers rentable, reusable, and…


One sentence that matters most to Goodwill; it's not what you think.

By Jennifer Matascik Goodwill of Western MO & Eastern KS shares purpose behind new mission statement and website re-launch Goodwill may be best known for giving new life to old things.  Goodwill may be best known for giving new life to old things.  Nevertheless, its purpose a…


KC school board pick for superintendent is eager to tackle challenges

By Mara Rose Williams  Ajia Morris, vice president for MOKAN Goodwill celebrated when she heard the board chose Bedell. “I am cautiously optimistic because I have been in Kansas City about a decade and I’ve seen a lot of superintendents come and go,” Morris said. …


How to Make More Room For New Stuff

By Lorie Marrero Collaboration and Financial Contribution will Support Job Training and Placement Programs   One of my favorite ways to save time is to shop online, yet one of my least favorite jobs is breaking down the cardboard boxes that show up when my stuff is delivered!  A…


Goodwill® and American Greetings Join Together to Bring Joy this Holiday Season

By Charlene Sarmiento Collaboration and Financial Contribution will Support Job Training and Placement Programs   ROCKVILLE, MD — A message of joy and Goodwill® can be seen in Walmart this holiday season. American Greetings creator and manufacturer of i…


Goodwill® and Partner Brands Give Consumers a Socially Conscious Reason to Shop Online this Holiday Season

By Charlene Sarmiento Through the Innovative Give Back Box Tool, Shoppers Can Reuse Boxes to Donate Stuff and Create Jobs   ROCKVILLE, MD — This Cyber Monday, Goodwill® and its partner brands are joining forces to provide online consumers with a new and convenien…


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