Goodwill Industries of Central Texas

Hall of Honor 2007 Awards : January 2008

The Hall of Honor Awards is Goodwill’s annual event honoring a handful of exceptional clients who exemplify our mission and values. This inspirational reception features comments and observations about each honoree by their mentors, employers and the honorees themselves. Through hard work, discipline, and the dedication of family, friends and Goodwill staff who support them, these top-achieving individuals have changed their lives though the empowerment of meaningful employment.

Brand U Home Edition

Early 2008, Goodwill teamed up with Your Address Magazine to change one lucky Goodwill shopper’s life by transforming their family room into a livable, stylish space with furniture and accessories found at Goodwill. With the help of Interior Designer Rubi Kaur, our Brand U campaign (which encourages shoppers to be unique, be creative, brand u) created a unique space at a nominal cost, but most importantly, helped to instill confidence and pride in one young family. Read the full story at youraddressmagazine.com.

DollarWorks : March 14 - April 19

During the months of March and April, we offered shoppers a convenient way to support Goodwill’s job-related programs and services.

Weigh Good Community Donation Drive : April 16 - 19

Weigh Good is our annual donation drive that takes place each spring. Find out how you can get involved.

Career Expo : May 20, 2008

Partnering with the City of Austin and The Austin American Statesman, the Career Expo is the largest and most inclusive job fair in Central Texas.

Fifty Years. Ten Cakes. One Fun Birthday Bash.

More than 800 Central Texans visited the Goodwill Community Center on Thursday, June 12, 2008 to participate in Goodwill’s 50th year celebration! Everyone that attended enjoyed live music, fun family activities, and a lot of food. It is the community’s support that helps Goodwill Industries serve thousands of individuals with barriers to employment find, obtain and retain competitive employment. Thank you to everyone that joined us and to our sponsors.
Read more about the 50th Anniversary celebration here >>.

Brand U Makeover Campaign Event : July 31 - August 16, 2008

Shoppers stopped by our retail stores during the month of August to register to win a hair and makeup makeover, shopping spree, and a before and after photo shoot with a chance to be a model in our Brand U shopping ads.

Brand U Makeover Before and After

Last year’s makeover winners included a karate teacher that just moved to Austin from Missouri, and a biology major at Texas State University—San Marcos. These two young women enjoyed a full day of shopping, pampering and fun on Sunday, September 7 at Salon Keriz’ma in Cedar Park, TX.

WRKN 4 YOUTH : September 19 - November 1

During the months of September and October, we offer a convenient way to help build a bmiddleer future for youth in our community by donating a dollar to our WRKN 4 YOUTH program.

Goodwill’s Advisory Council Discusses Youth Self Sufficiency

Goodwill Industries Of Central Texas held a Community Advisory Council Luncheon Meeting on Thursday, October 2 to address the challenges that youth face as they enter the workforce, and to discuss ways Goodwill, businesses, and the community can overcome these challenges.

2008 Events