Goodwill Industries in Delaware

Goodwill Industries of Delaware was incorporated byaspect of the business and helps them to learn new
Rev. J. H. Beauchamp at Asbury Methodist Church inskills as they work.
1921. Since then, they've helped countless people makeThe first one - Goodwill Stores and Auctions - is what
their lives better. This is not achieved by givingthe organization was founded on almost one hundred
handouts, as some charities do, but simply by lending ayears ago. For this to continue funding their various
helping hand when needed. Rather than just givingprojects, they need public donations more than ever.
people money and items, Goodwill Industries helpsWhether it's clothes, furniture, or even a used car,
them to become self-sufficient by giving the trainingdonations are vital to the everyday running of this
they need to find work and become productivecharity.
members of society.This year, Goodwill Industries of Delaware and
What started with simple job training programs hasDelaware County will hold the 2009 Goodwill Annual
now developed into an organization that helpsAwards Luncheon at the Chase Center on the
thousands of people each year. Their vocationalRiverfront on Friday, May 1, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm.
programs are top notch and continually improved upon.Local leaders will be recognized for all of their
They lead the way in terms of education, training andcontributions. The Luncheon Chair is Michael Berardi,
employment.President of Nason Construction. Mark Pryslak, Vice
Like Goodwill Industries nationwide, Goodwill IndustriesPresident of WSFS Bank, will act as co-chair. If you
of Delaware and Delaware County operates in threelive in Delaware County, why not drop in to show your
main ways - Goodwill Stores and Auctions, Goodwillsupport of all the wonderful people who help to make
Janitorial Services, and Goodwill Staffing Services.Goodwill Industries such a success.
They employ people from all walks of life in every