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 […]

Happy holidays! The holiday season is full of wonderful traditions. These traditions include festive parties, spending time with loved ones and lots of delicious food. Why not start a new holiday tradition with your family that will add extra holiday cheer: donating to MERS Goodwill! No matter what holiday you celebrate, you are probably going […]

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 […]

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 […]

Did you purchase some of your DIY Halloween costume from a local Goodwill store? Now through October 31, we are accepting photo contest submissions on our Facebook page! Post a photo of what you made and you could win a $200 Visa Gift Card! Hold up your receipt to show your friends your bargain! How […]

Making a book donation to MERS Goodwill gives the gift of knowledge to someone who may not otherwise have that learning opportunity. Not only is the book donation process easy, but book donations also benefit the person making the donation. The Book Donation Process The process of donating a book resembles other donation methods. Whether […]

There are so many reasons why you should choose MERS Goodwill as your donation center. In addition to the many environmental benefits, donating to MERS Goodwill makes an impact on others around you, including helping out your community and people in need. Helping the Community One of the most impactful missions that Goodwill has is […]