Goodwill's Youth Program Benefits From LPGA Tournament Ticket Sales

Here’s a way to watch the top women golfers in the world and help Goodwill Industries of Northwest Ohio all at the same time.

This year Goodwill has teamed up with the Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic (JFOCC) as part of the Charity Ticket Program presented by Owens Illinois. Tournament dates are June 28 – July 4 at Highland Meadows Golf Club, Sylvania, Ohio.

By purchasing your tournament ticket through the Charity Ticket Program you can designate 100 percent of the proceeds to Goodwill. The money raised will be used to provide work experience programming for youth from the Autism Model School.

There are two ticket options for this program:

• Weekly Clubhouse Ticket - $100
  Good for the entire week – allows access to the grounds and entry to the clubhouse where food and beverage is available to purchase.
  
• Weekly Grounds Ticket - $50
  Good for the entire week – allows access to the grounds only. Food and beverage can be purchased at concession stands located throughout the golf course.
  

You can purchase your tickets through either the tournament website or by getting a copy of the ticket order form from Goodwill’s website.

If you chose to use the tournament website:

• Go to www.jamiefarrowenscorning.com
  
• Click on Tickets at the top left of the screen.
  
• Click on the Charity Ticket page and pick which ticket option you would like – weekly clubhouse or weekly grounds.
  
• The ticket order form will prompt you through the order.
  When you get to Charity Choice you can chose Goodwill from the drop down screen.
  

Your tickets will be mailed out four weeks prior to the tournament.

• If you choose to print the ticket order form from Goodwill's website:
  
• Download a printable copy of the of the form by clicking here.
  
• Fill the form and mail it along with your payment to the tournament office.
  
• Your tickets will be mailed out four weeks prior to the tournament.
  

Which ever way you choose, Goodwill will receive 100 percent of the proceeds from the ticket. It’s easy, the tournament is loads of fun, and, you’ll be helping Goodwill provide valuable skills to youth with autism.

• The visually impaired high school student we helped find work to pay for college.
  
• The single mother with a hearing loss, we coached back into the workforce after a five-year layoff.
  
• The injured electrician who landed a new job after completing our training course in job-seeking skills.
  

Thanks to the support of individuals throughout Northwest Ohio, these people and many others in need were helped by Goodwill Industries – helped to build or re-build their lives.

This holiday season, reflect on the miracles in your life and the people who have helped you. Then, consider giving a gift that will help the people we serve build their future.

You can make a donation on-line by clicking the "Donate" button below.

Bat Bucks Raises Record Dollars for Goodwill’s Mission

This year’s Bat Bucks campaign was a huge success, raising $13,174, by far the largest total in the program’s six-year history.

Each year shoppers and donors in Goodwill’s eleven stores are asked by store personnel if they would like to buy a bat for $1.00. The bats are then displayed in the stores to show the shopper’s support of Goodwill’s programs. Funds raised through the sale of the bats help support Goodwill’s mission of providing vocational training and placement for individuals with barriers to employment. The program runs each year from October 1 – October 31.

This year, the program was greatly expanded as Plante Moran, The Neighbors Restaurant and KeyBank in Northwest Ohio joined Goodwill in the sale of bats. In addition, KeyBank provided a $2,500 match of funds raised through Bat Bucks sales at their locations!

The total bats sold this year were $10,554! Of these, 2,940 were sold by KeyBank and 7,358 through Goodwill. With the addition of bats sold at the other two locations and KeyBank’s match, the Bat Bucks campaign raised $13,174 for Goodwill’s job training and placement programs.

Goodwill thanks all of the many employees at KeyBank, Goodwill, The Neighbors and Plante Moran who worked hard to make this year’s Bat Bucks such a success. And thanks to everyone who purchased bats showing their support for Goodwill’s programs.

Bryan Goodwill Reopens in New, Larger Location

At 8:45 a.m., Monday, November 9, the doors finally opened at Goodwill’s much anticipated new location in Bryan, Ohio; brining to an end 10 months that saw a very limited Goodwill presence in the Fountain City.

In the first hour of business alone, hundreds of people streamed through the doors to get a glimpse of the store and take advantage of all the bargains to be had. At 11:00 a.m., member of Goodwill’s board of directors along with Bryan Mayor, Doug Johnson, and the Chamber of Commerce, officially celebrated the grand open with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

Located at 1210 S. Main Street, the new store occupies more than 16,700 square feet of the former Kmart site.

The new location has 11,500 square foot of sales floor, a 47 percent increase over the former store on W. High Street, as well as much easier access from the road, more parking and a well marked donor area.

New store features include:

• A dramatically larger selection of goods.
  Wider aisles for shopping convenience and comfort.
  
• A training room where Goodwill’s programs can be offered to the Bryan community.
  
• A new and brighter look, offering a greater shopping experience for our customers.
  

It is important to note that, even with all of the improvements, Goodwill’s pricing has not changed; still offering the same low price, same high quality.

Goodwill is extremely happy and proud to remain a part of Bryan and the surrounding communities.

Goodwill Opens New Toledo Donation Center

On Tuesday, October 13 Goodwill Industries of Northwest Ohio opened its newest donation center at 3015 N. Holland-Sylvania Rd., Toledo marking the non-profit’s fifth stand-alone donation center and 20th location in Northwest Ohio.

Donation center hours of operation are 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Monday – Saturday, and 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Sunday. Goodwill can use any sellable items that do not need repair. We also accept all brands of computers, furniture, small appliances and other house wares.

Donation centers help Goodwill maintain their 12 stores throughout Northwest Ohio. Stores are located in Bowling Green, Bryan, Defiance, Findlay, Napoleon, Northwood, Ottawa, Tiffin and Toledo, and have offered great variety at great value to their communities for years. The stores, along with an online auction site, www.shopgoodwill.com, are the primary source of funding that enables Goodwill to carry out its mission – helping individuals overcome personal barriers to employment.

Since 1933, Goodwill Industries of Northwest Ohio has provided employment and job training to individuals with disabilities and/or work-related disadvantages. As unemployment increases, so does the need for Goodwill’s services. Strong families and communities are a result of individuals who have gained economic independence and become a contributing member of the community.

KeyBank and Goodwill Join Forces in Bat Bucks Fundraiser

On October 1, Goodwill Industries of Northwest Ohio kicks-off the fourth annual Bat Bucks campaign but this year with a huge addition, KeyBank will be joining Goodwill in the program.

In past years, shoppers and donors in Goodwill’s eleven stores have been asked by store personnel if they would like to buy a card bat on which to write their name for $1.00. The bats are then displayed in the stores to show the shopper’s support of Goodwill’s programs. However, this year all 43 KeyBank locations in Northwest Ohio and South East Michigan will be selling the bats as well. In addition, KeyBank will provide up to a $2,500 match of funds raised through Bat Bucks sales at their locations!

One of KeyBank’s mission priorities is to help increase economic self-sufficiency through programs that provide training and placement for people. Bat Bucks helps put this into action through Goodwill’s mission of providing vocational training and placement for individuals with barriers to employment.

Each year, through the Bat Bucks program, Goodwill shoppers contribute thousands of dollars to Goodwill’s mission. "The program provides a quick and easy way for people to help make a real difference in the lives of many Northwest Ohioans," said Goodwill’s President and CEO, Bob Huber. “This year, with KeyBank’s help, we can really expand the amount of funds raised towards this mission.”

Bat Bucks runs from October 1 - October 31 and you can purchase a bat at any KeyBank or Goodwill location. The Neighbor’s restaurant in Waterville, Ohio is also selling the bats for Goodwill this year.

Fun and Sunshine Prevalent atAnnual Golf Classic
The weather was beautiful on Monday, August 3 as Goodwill Industries of Northwest Ohio hosted its eleventh annual Golf Classic at Stone Ridge Golf Club in Bowling Green, Ohio. Golfers from around Northwest Ohio gathered for an enjoyable afternoon of golf and to raise funds for Goodwill’s mission of helping people with disabilities, and other work related barriers to employment, become self reliant and confident members of the communities in which they live.

A big thanks goes out to all everyone who played and to all of our sponsors and the many tremendous volunteers who made the day possible.
Major Sponsors:
Campbell, Inc. – Lunch Sponsor
FOX Toledo – Drink Cart Sponsor
Savage & Associates – Driving Range Sponsor
Robison, Curphey & O’Connell - Silent Auction Sponsor

Hole Sponsors:
Aurora House
Brooks Insurance, Inc.
Butler Capital Advisors
Falcon Sports Properties
F&M Bank, Perrysburg Branch
Gethsemane Christian Discipleship
Goodremont’s, Inc.
Hilton Garden Inn, Perrysburg
International Tableware, Inc.
Dr. Harold Lunde
Lynn Olman Insurance
Plante & Moran, PLLC
Robison, Curphy & O’Connell
Rover Come Over Doggy Day Care
Structured Wealth Management
Talbot Services Drivers Intervention
Wersell’s Bike and Ski Shop
WTOL 11 – Greg Stehlin
WTVG 13abc

Volunteers
Rhonda Francis – ThermaTru
Suzanne Fredericks – Goodwill Industries International
Betsy Gavin – Hilton Garden Inn
Tammi Kettman – Hilton Garden Inn
Lisa Nagle – Robison, Curphey & O’Connell
Julie Roberts – Kingston Residence, Perrysburg
Cassie Roman – WTVGTT 13abc
Brenda Schwind – Directions Credit Union
Jim Schubargo – Hylant McClean