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Introducing A Hometown Hero

By goodwill | January 28, 2019 |

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 from MERS Goodwill

By goodwill | December 27, 2016 |

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…

How Does Your Donation to Goodwill Make a Difference?

By goodwill | July 19, 2016 |

When you make a donation at Goodwill, you are doing more than just cleaning out your closet. Donating to Goodwill funds job training, resume training, and career counseling among other services to help people get back on their feet. Deciding to Donate After doing some spring cleaning or simply downsizing your home, you may realize…