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 […]
For many families, Easter is the unofficial start to springtime. The holiday brings sunny skies, warmer temperatures, and playing outside hunting for hidden Easter eggs. According to the National Retail Federation, 80% of Americans celebrate Easter, with the average person spending $140.62. With new outfits, decorations, gifts, candy, and other treats, it’s no surprise families […]
St. Patrick’s Day is coming! Whether you call it St. Patrick’s, St. Paddy’s, or St. Patty’s, March 17th brings the perfect reason to throw a party with family and friends. Even though St. Patrick’s Day celebrates Irish culture, that doesn’t mean everyone can’t join in the fun. Now is the time to bring out your […]
“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” – Aesop Did you know February 17th is National Random Acts of Kindness Day? While the demands of everyday life can be stressful and even overwhelming sometimes, it’s important to remember how our actions can affect others. We may feel like our actions can’t […]
Shopping for your wedding at the Goodwill? While the Goodwill may not be the first thought to pop into your mind when he pops the question, MERS Goodwill is home to a variety of wedding essentials from decorations to tables and tableware. Wedding season is fast approaching, and the growing average costs to share nuptials […]
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 […]
Valentine’s Day is a special day full of love, romance, and fun ideas. In 2016 alone, lovers spent almost 20 billion dollars on Cupid’s favorite day. How can you and your loved ones enjoy the fun of the season without breaking the bank? Nothing says “I love you” like getting inspired from our Valentine’s Day […]
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 […]
We’ve all been there: you buy the perfect dress for an event, but you only wear once. So it goes to the back of the closet along with a lightly worn sweater, those heels you rarely wear, and the purse you bought on vacation. You don’t plan for it, but soon your closet is overrun […]