Long Beach Goodwill

Boots to Suits Helps Veterans Dress for Success in February

Goodwill, Serving the People of Southern Los Angeles County (Goodwill SOLAC) is part of the Boots to Suits Veteran Program, sponsored by Goodwill Southern California, which gives U.S. veterans and active military members $50 towards clothing and accessories to help prepare for employment. “Our Veterans face a number of challenges re-entering the workforce, and one [...]

Vice Mayor Lowenthal Hosts 2nd District E-Waste Drive Saturday January 7th

Residents are encouraged to bring their e-waste, household batteries, gently used household items and sensitive documents needing shredding to the Second District E-Waste Drive. The annual event is always held after the holidays to assist residents and small businesses with their winter cleaning. Vice Mayor Lowenthal has hosted the drive for the last six years [...]

E-waste and Shredding Event Hosted by Goodwill This Saturday

Goodwill, Serving the People of Southern Los Angeles County (Goodwill SOLAC) will provide Secure Document Shredding and E-waste collection services at the 5th Annual Good Neighbor Festival & Family Picnic hosted by Long Beach Councilwoman Gerrie Schipske, 5th District. The festival provides neighborhood and community organizations an opportunity to share information and their services with [...]

CARF International Awards Goodwill With Three-Year Accreditation

CARF International announced that Goodwill Serving The People of Southern Los Angeles County (Goodwill SOLAC) has been accredited for a period of three years for its Community Employment Services, Job Development, Job Supports, Job-Site Training, Employment Services Coordination and Employment Skills Training Services.

Goodwill Helps the State Recycle a Record Amount of Electronic Waste

California’s efforts to keep electronic waste (e-waste) out of our landfills climbed to a new height recently by recycling one billion pounds, and Goodwill Serving the People of Southern Los Angeles County (Goodwill SOLAC) contributed to this effort. E-waste comprises of old computers, monitors, television sets and other electronics that are discarded each year. In [...]

Councilwoman Rae Gabelich Hosts E-Waste Drive and Shred Fest Saturday, May 21

Looking for a place to get rid of that old computer, television or cell phone, or to prevent identity theft? Councilwoman Rae Gabelich, Goodwill, Su Casa and Future Shredding Inc. invite you to an E-waste Drive / Shred Fest Event on Saturday, May 21, 2011 from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon. The collection of documents [...]

Goodwill To Host Seminar On “Charitable Giving & Estate Tax Laws”

GoodwillSOLAC is hosting a free seminar on “Charitable Giving & Estate Tax Laws” on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at the main facility in Long Beach. The featured speakers will be Jim Normandin, President of Memorial Medical Center Greater Los Angeles Area and John T. Anderson, Esq. Law Office of John T. Anderson. The free seminar [...]

LiNKS Will Demo Video Remote Interpreting Service

LiNKS Sign Language & Interpreting Services’ attendance at the March 9 Professionals in Human Resources Association’s (PIHRA) Diversity, Cross-Cultural and Leadership Summit is perfect timing since the new accessible design standards of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) take effect March 15, 2011. The Department of Justice amended its regulation implementing title III of the ADA. [...]

Beyond Jobs Will Train Single Mothers for Success in the Workplace

Goodwill Serving the People of Southern Los Angeles County recently announced Beyond Jobs, a new program funded by the Walmart Foundation and administered by Goodwill Industries that empowers single mothers with all the tools they need to find employment, succeed in the workplace and support their families. Beyond Jobs is a program that assists single [...]

$2 Clothing Sale At Goodwill Stores This Weekend

Goodwill retail stores in Southern Los Angeles County are holding a $2 clothing sale this Saturday and Sunday, January 28 and 29. Apparel for the entire family is only $2 each. Clothing currently priced under $2 remains at Goodwill’s lower price. While shopping for that extra winter coat or pair of slacks, check out Goodwill’s [...]

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