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Introducing A Hometown Hero
Introducing Hometown Hero, Pat Schutzenhofer Patricia Schutzenhofer’s dedication to helping others realize their potential is something to be admired. Pat is a Supervisor of Talent Acquisition at Schnucks Market, Inc. at the Lackland Road location and has been working with MERS Goodwill’s Summer Work Experience Program (SWEP) since 2008. SWEP is a pre-employment program developed…
Read MoreMERS Goodwill Awarded Contract For Adult High Schools in St. Louis, Missouri
Nonprofit’s high school education program set to begin in St. Louis by October ST. LOUIS (January 09, 2018) – MERS Goodwill is pleased to announce that the State of Missouri has awarded the organization the contract to establish four adult high schools called Goodwill Excel Centers over the next 21 months. These centers will assist…
Read MoreGoodwill Earns GuideStar Award
MERS Goodwill Earns GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency We are so excited to announce that MERS Goodwill has earned the Platinum Seal of Transparency from GuideStar, the highest level of recognition offered by the world’s largest source of nonprofit information. By sharing quantitative metrics that highlight progress, MERS Goodwill is working toward both achieving its…
Read MoreStart Your Back-To-School Shopping
Find back-to-school needs like clothes, shoes, book bags, school supplies and so much more! Summer is slowly coming to an end so let the back-to-school shopping begin. For some parents, back-to-school shopping is a nightmare. From buying new clothes to a new book bag, the prices can add up quickly. But parents can now look to…
Read MoreJoin the Summer Reading Program
Goodwill Stores and Online Bookstore Offer Wide Selection Under $20 School will be picking up in less than a month! Goodwill is encouraging people of all ages to shop for their favorite books and participate in its Summer reading program. Goodwill offers thousands of books in its 43 retail stores and even more are available…
Read MoreClient success: John Spells
When John Spells retired from the United States military, he faced one of the greatest challenges that so many veterans come to know first-hand: the transition from military to civilian life and the hurdles that exist in reentering the workforce. It’s been a long journey, but with guidance and support provided by MERS Goodwill and…
Read MoreHometown Hero – Pat Schutzenhofer
Patricia Schutzenhofer’s dedication to helping others realize their potential is something to be admired. Pat is a Supervisor of Talent Acquisition at Schnucks Market, Inc. at the Lackland Road location and has been working with MERS Goodwill’s Summer Work Experience Program (SWEP) since 2008. SWEP is a pre-employment program developed to help young adults with…
Read MorePaying it Forward: Celebrating National Mentoring Month
January is National Mentoring Month. Created in 2002 by The National Mentoring Partnership and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, this month highlights the continuing need for mentors within communities. National Mentoring Month, also known as NMM, strives to raise awareness of mentoring in its many forms, from formal educational programs to causal…
Read MoreDIY: “Ugly” Holiday Sweater
Need a fun and festive way to get into the holiday spirit? Goodwill stores have endless aisles of seasonal inspiration, including items to make your very own “ugly” holiday sweater! Follow these quick steps to create a one-of-a-kind holiday sweater: What you will need: Hot glue gun Decorations from Goodwill Scissors Plain sweater from Goodwill…
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