One thing about Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit you can say for sure… we are flexible. We are constantly preparing our clients to face a fast-changing world. But, we are also seizing opportunities at each turn.
On Monday, January 14, on the eve of the Michigan Primary, our contacts at Local-4 Detroit suggested that NBC Nightly News call us. They were in town covering the election and were interested in seeing an organization, or talking to an individual, that is trying to overcome the employment challenges in Michigan. We were happy share one of Goodwill’s many powerful stories.
Our team worked together and we were successful in that one of our trainees quickly said “yes” to being interviewed for national TV. Because of ability to put this together so quickly, we were part of the lead story by Correspondent Ron Allen on Monday’s nightly newscast, telling our story to an estimated 9.7 million viewers!
Click on the play button below to watch the story.
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Goodwill Detroit appears on NBC Nightly News
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Welcome!
Welcome to my new blog. I am really looking forward to giving you an inside look at the challenges facing our community along with insights on solutions and examples of how Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit is taking important steps toward getting our region on the right track.
Since starting my job as President and CEO of this remarkable organization in 2007, I have been constantly asked, "What does Goodwill do?" Through this blog, I hope to answer that question with real-life stories. Throughout my career, I have worked to match philanthropy with community programs that literally make a difference. So, I plan to provide you with some ideas about how non- profits, fueled by philanthropy and their own hard work, can be answers for the segments of our region that need the most help.
I also look forward to hearing from you - about what's working, what we're missing and how we're doing as an organization and as a Metro Detroit community.
So please, bookmark this blog, visit often and comment when you have something to say. I'll be posting as often as I can.