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Goodwill Receives Donation from Central Illinois Tee It Up for the Troops

Goodwill of Central Illinois has received a donation of $15,000 from Central Illinois Tee It Up for the Troops. The donation was presented by Jeff Kolbus and Jerry Jackson, of...

Goodwill Holds Patriot Awards

Goodwill of Central Illinois held its 8th annual Patriot Awards Tuesday October 12, at Goodwill Commons in Peoria. Each year the organization presents awards for patriotism to a veteran, a...

Employee of Excellence – Antonne Maxison

We all have busy lives, but some of us choose to challenge ourselves. That is the case with Antonne Maxison. A fulltime employee, a student, and a father-to-be, Antonne stretches...

Employee(s) of Excellence – McFarden & Bachman

They say that “teamwork makes the dream work”, and this is exactly what’s happening at Goodwill’s Logistics Center. We proudly announce Jim McFarden and John Bachman as our September Employee(s)...

New Veteran Tribute

Goodwill of Central Illinois has unveiled an updated tribute to its Wing of Hope namesake, Thomas Hope. Goodwill’s General Wayne A. Downing Home for Veterans saw the wing completed in...

Employee of Excellence – Purvis Robinson

One person can motivate others by their actions. Our August Employee of Excellence, Purvis Robinson, does just that. Operating out of Goodwill’s Logistics Center, Purvis is the first to arrive...

Teen REACH After School Program

Goodwill of Central Illinois has been awarded funding through the Illinois Department of Human Services. The organization will offer a Teen REACH program at Calvin Coolidge Middle School, in Peoria....

Goodwill to Offer After School Program

Employee of Excellence – Abby Crockett

For some people adversity can serve as motivation. That is the case for our July 2021 Employee of Excellence award winner. Abby Crockett, of our Kewanee store, has had several...

Employee of Excellence – Craig Morgan

It’s easy to go to work, do what is expected of you, and go home. But the truly exceptional employees are the ones who go that extra mile. Craig Morgan...