We get it, Valentine’s Day is not an official holiday, but you’d rather not mention that tidbit to your significant other. Valentine’s Day tends to be taken pretty seriously for not having the day off and not being a federal holiday. Between preparing for dates, Valentine’s Day parties, etc, there’s a lot to cover but…
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Christmas is just days away, and if you are like many busy St. Louis natives during the holidays you are still rushing to find some last minute gifts for your loved ones. Don’t opt for paying express shipping again for something family members and friends may not like or use. You can still do something…
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This year, why not celebrate the season of giving by donating your vehicle to MERS Goodwill? There’s nothing quite like the holidays to inspire the spirit of giving — and, truly, one of the best, most impactful ways you could give to others this season is through a holiday vehicle donation! From a car to…
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Alexis Brown is a caring and determined young woman, proving with her determination and focus on becoming a nurse practitioner what we all believe is true: that with hard work and perseverance, no obstacle is too great to overcome. After having been laid off at a major corporation a year earlier due to significant cutbacks,…
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MERS Goodwill is proud to partner with United Way of Greater St. Louis to support many initiatives and programs like STL Youth Jobs. STL Youth Jobs is a civic collaboration providing meaningful employment opportunities for at-risk youth ages 16-23 from St. Louis City to North County. It is programs like these that take young adults…
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Support Domestic Violence Awareness Month this October There are many facts surrounding domestic violence: Every 9 seconds in the US a woman is assaulted or beaten with most violent acts taking place between 6pm and 6am. Without help, children who witness domestic violence are more vulnerable to abuse as teens and adults. One fact that…
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MERS Goodwill Seeking Outstanding Older Workers of Missouri 26th annual contest recognizes achievements of local workers age 60+ ST. LOUIS (June 7, 2016) – Many people work well past retirement age, and often they serve as mentors, leaders, and sources of knowledge and wisdom for their younger co-workers. MERS Goodwill is seeking these workers to be nominated…
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Military men and women have a depth of experience, but many do not know how to relate their skills to potential employers, making the transition from military service to civilian life especially challenging. Organizations like MERS Goodwill help to bridge this gap by offering veterans with programs and services that include evaluation and career counseling,…
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With a new year comes new donation opportunities and in 2015, MERS Goodwill surpassed 1.4 million donations — that means a lot of tax deductions for our donors! We want to thank those who donated and we hope to keep the momentum going this year. When preparing to donate, check out our guidelines to ensure…
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MERS Goodwill’s board members are essential in living out the agency’s mission of helping people in our community to break down employment barriers. Two new board members have been announced for the 2016 Board of Directors. David Pickerill has been involved in municipal finance for 40 years as an underwriter and advisor. Pickerill has run…
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