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Unemployment in Union County, NC ( Waxhaw) Impacts Donations to Goodwill

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Real Estate Agent with ProStead Realty

Goodwill finds higher need and fewer responses/donations with unemployment reported to be about 9% in Union county. 

 

It was reported that 6,700 people used assistance from Goodwill in 2007 and jumped to over 17,000 people two years later.  This year they are expecting over 20,000 people will seek help from Goodwill in Union county in NC.

Some services offered by Goodwill are...

  • Goodwill helps people with resources to search for a job.
  • Goodwill offers training for new jobs.
  • Goodwill strives to build confidence by offering classes in resume building, interview skills and dress code tips.
  • Sales from donated items pays for Goodwill's employment srvices.

If you are interested in finding out ways to help Goodwill in Union county, NC please call...

704-289-5300 or write...

UCCS

311 E. Jefferson Street

Monroe, NC 28112

Judith Parker, CRS, GRI

Keller Williams

www.CharlotteHomeInfo.com

jparker@kwcharlotte.com

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Belinda Spillman
Aspen Lane Real Estate Colorful Colorado - Aurora, CO
Colorado Living!

Judith.  Everyone suffers when unemplyment goes up.  It is sad.

Hey, go check out my Will Hamm blog.  If you could re-blog it that would be great.  I want to splash his invitation to run all over the place.  Thanks

Apr 28, 2011 04:51 AM
Judith Parker
ProStead Realty - Charlotte, NC
CRS, GRI, CMRS, Charlotte, NC

Hi Belinda, each of us impacts another in ways we are not even aware of many times.  Thanks for commenting on my post.

Apr 28, 2011 02:44 PM
Deborah Byron Leffler BzyBee Real Estate Lady!
Keller Williams Realty Boise - Nampa, ID

I know all the charities are just screaming for help and donations!!!  SO many are in need!!

Apr 28, 2011 03:29 PM
Judith Parker
ProStead Realty - Charlotte, NC
CRS, GRI, CMRS, Charlotte, NC

Hi Deborah, you are definitely correct.  There is such a need within every charity.  Have a great evening.

Apr 28, 2011 03:32 PM