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For the past month, the entire metro Denver area was asking the same question…Who is Will?  There have been thousands of speculations; including some knowing exactly who Will is.  The answer has finally been revealed by Mayor John Hickenlooper during a party at the Governors Mansion.  Will is indeed Goodwill Industries of Denver, which is celebrating its 90th birthday in Denver this year.

Since 1918, Goodwill Industries of Denver has responded to the social and economic needs of the Denver Community.  To view Goodwill’s timeline by decade, click here.

So what does all of this have to do with “Will?”  The Will campaign was launched to let people know that when you shop, donate or volunteer at Goodwill, you help the organization serve 23,000 at-risk youth, disabled and disadvantaged adults in our community.  A full overview of the Will Campaign is available online at www.happybirthdaywill.org.

The Will campaign also creates recognition for community support of Goodwill and encourages others to get involved.  Without the support of our donors, volunteers, shoppers and agency partners, Goodwill could not have put millions in our community on the path to self sufficiency. 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY WILL!

 Denver, Sept. 23, 2008 – The Qwest Foundation today announced a $25,000 grant to Goodwill Industries of Denver’s youth services program. The program helps ensure at-risk students graduate from high school with the life skills necessary to become self-sufficient adults.

"We are very honored to accept this grant in support of our youth services program,” said Tim Welker, president and CEO Goodwill Industries of Denver. “The abundance of at-risk youth has only increased over the years, and backing from community leaders like Qwest makes our efforts possible."

Goodwill’s youth services program reinforces academic achievement and helps students make relevant connections between their education and future employment opportunities. The program features school-based instruction on life skills and job preparedness; summer and year-long college preparation; team, peer, one-on-one and homeless youth mentoring; career exploration job fairs; and shadowing and paid internships. Read More...