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Goodwill Begins New Cell Phone Recycling Program

As you know, Goodwill Industries is a leader in recycling and reusing unwanted items, and it is our goal to keep as many items out of our landfills as possible. In an additional effort to support this goal, Goodwill began a cell phone recycling program last month. So far, we have collected almost 7,000 donated cell phones, and have sold over 2,000 pounds of cell phone parts to a local recycling vendor. Proceeds from the sales of cell phone parts during the past few weeks has earned monies to provide vocational services to about fifteen clients.

Many of us have old cell phones at the back of the closet, or tucked in a drawer somewhere, which are not being used. Why not donate them to Goodwill today?

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You can now follow Goodwill Industries of Central Florida on FaceBook! If you already have a FaceBook account, just log in to facebook.com, and search for Goodwill Industries of Central Florida. If you don't have an account, setting one up is easy, just follow the instructions. Be sure to sign up as a fan so we can grow our viewer listings. This is one more way for Goodwill to help get our message out into the community, so be sure to pass our information to friends and family who might be interested in what Goodwill is doing for people in the Central Florida area.

Goodwill's Job Club Offers Hope to Job Seekers

Self-Sufficiency Job Club

Goodwill Industries currently provides the funding for seven Self- Sufficiency Job Centers through the sales of donations in its retail stores. The centers are conveniently located in Orange, Brevard, Seminole, Osceola, Lake, and Volusia counties, and are open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The centers are designed to assist a melting pot of individuals, from the underemployed to the unemployed, find employment. No matter what the individual's circumstances are, Goodwill's Self-Sufficiency Job Centers are available at no cost to the participant. The concept revolves around three major components:

Job Club - Is an intensive program that delivers comprehensive interview skills training, job seeking and resume writing assistance. Graduates receive a professional resume and vouchers for interview apparel from local Goodwill stores. For more information, please call your local Goodwill Self-Sufficiency Job Center: Orlando (407) 872-0770, Seminole (407) 936-0469, Osceola (407) 847-0696, Brevard (321) 953-8188, Volusia (386) 258-8585, Lake (352) 326-8919.

Networking Center - Will provide you with the latest job leads, and have photocopy and fax equipment available to help you with your search. We also provide a "Hello Line" that substitutes for a home phone number, so even if you have no home telephone you may receive calls from prospective employers.

Community Resources Library - Provides an abundance of information on community services and organizations that can help you resolve issues in your life. We have the resources to help, so call your local job center today!

2010 Goodwill Job Club Workshop Dates:

Orange County (Orlando):
August 2 - 5
August 16 - 19
August 30 - September 2
September 13 - 16
September 27 - 30
October 11 - 14
October 25 - 28

Osceola County (Kissimmee):
August 10 - 12
September 7 - 9
October 12 - 14

Seminole County (Sanford):
August 16 - 18
September 13 - 15
October 18 - 20

Brevard County (Melbourne):
August 3 - 5
September 7 - 9
October 5 - 7

Volusia County (Daytona Beach):
August 11 - 13
September 15 - 17
October 13 - 15

Lake County (Leesburg):
August 10 - 12
September 14 - 16
October 12 - 14

"I am so glad I attended the workshop . . . it made me feel better about myself and gave me the push I needed to go on."

"This workshop has set me on the path to overcome my fears to interact with people, and to be open to others. The instructor is a wonderful person and a great teacher . . ."

MONEY SMART SEMINARS

checking acct Join us for our dynamic and informative money management seminars. Various topics are discussed, and classes are offered at several of our Self Sufficiency Job Centers. Check the Self Sufficiency Job Center schedules below for times and locations.

Below is a summary of the subjects to be discussed:

August
Money Matters & Pay Yourself First: Valuable information on preparing and following a personal spending plan or budget. Learn why it's important to save money and get information about savings and investment options.

September
Keep It Safe & To Your Credit: As a banking customer, you have rights. Get the knowledge you need regarding describes predatory lending and other harmful practices, such as identity theft, and receive advice on how to financially prepare for emergencies. Building and maintaining a good credit history is crucial. Learn how to address credit deficiencies, and how to read a credit report.

October
Charge It Right, Loan to Own, & Consumer Fraud: Learn how to shop for and use a credit card responsibly. Describes the characteristics of consumer installment loans and how to determine which loans are best for their needs. Before you spend another dollar, arm yourself with knowledge. Quick tips for avoiding fraud will be presented. Ways to prevent online fraud.

November
Own Your Own Home: Describes the characteristics of consumer installment loans and how to determine which loans are best for their needs.

December
Start Your Own Business: Learn the steps you need to take to start your own business.

2010 Money Smart Schedules:

Orange County (Orlando): 2 hour sessions - 10:00 A.M. to Noon August 12 Money Matters & Pay Yourself First September 23 Keep It Safe & To Your Credit October 21 Charge It Right, Loan to Own, & Consumer Fraud November 11 Own Your Own Home December 2 Start Your Own Business	Osceola County (Kissimmee): 2 hour sessions - 10:00 A.M. to Noon August 20 Money Matters & Pay Yourself First September 17 Keep It Safe & To Your Credit October 22 Charge It Right, Loan to Own, & Consumer Fraud November 19 Own Your Own Home December 17 Start Your Own Business
Volusia County (Daytona Beach): 4 hour sessions (9:00AM. to 1:00 P.M.) All Topics Covered in Each Session August 17 and 19 September 21 and 23 October 19 and 21 November 9 and 11	Seminole County (Sanford): August 11 Money Matters & Pay Yourself First September 16 Keep It Safe & To Your Credit October 13 Charge It Right, Loan to Own, & Consumer Fraud November 18 Own Your Own Home December 15 Start Your Own Business
Lake County (Leesburg): August 6 Money Matters & Pay Yourself First September 10 Keep It Safe & To Your Credit October 8 Charge It Right, Loan to Own, & Consumer Fraud November 5 Own Your Own Home December (to be announced) Start Your Own Business	Brevard County (Melbourne): August 18 Money Matters & Pay Yourself First September 15 Keep It Safe & To Your Credit October 20 Charge It Right, Loan to Own, & Consumer Fraud November 17 Own Your Own Home December 15 Start Your Own Business