MISSION
To provide employment services to those in need.
SUSTAINABILITY
Goodwill Industries of the Tenneva Area is committed to sustainability, diverting millions of pounds of goods from landfills through our “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Repurpose” initiatives. Your donations and purchases not only give items a second life but also help us create a greener community and provide local job opportunities.
SUCCESS STORIES
Sharon
When you walk through the doors of our Bristol Commons store, you may hear a hearty laugh amongst the hustle and bustle. That’s when you know Sharon is there, spreading cheer everywhere she goes.
Sharon joined the Goodwill Tenneva family in January of 2020 when she enrolled in the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP), a national employment and training program partnership with the U.S. Department of Labor. This program allows Virginia residents ages 55 and older to build employment skills, share the valuable skills they have, and supplement income through meaningful work.
Upon Sharon’s enrollment in SCSEP, she started working at our Bristol Commons retail store. She excelled in her role and was hired by Goodwill Industries of Tenneva in February of 2021 as an employee of the Bristol Commons store.
Jay
During the fall race rallying in Bristol, you can find Jay Clark volunteering his time at the Family Race Night at the Food City tent. Clark is currently enrolled in the Supported Employment program with Goodwill Industries of Tenneva. Clark was referred to Goodwill from the Virginia Department of Aging and Rehabilitation Services. The Supported Employment program allows individuals to receive job readiness training and job coaching, which involves on-site training and follow up services.
Sharon
When you walk through the doors of our Bristol Commons store, you may hear a hearty laugh amongst the hustle and bustle. That’s when you know Sharon is there, spreading cheer everywhere she goes.
Sharon joined the Goodwill Tenneva family in January of 2020 when she enrolled in the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP), a national employment and training program partnership with the U.S. Department of Labor. This program allows Virginia residents ages 55 and older to build employment skills, share the valuable skills they have, and supplement income through meaningful work.
Upon Sharon’s enrollment in SCSEP, she started working at our Bristol Commons retail store. She excelled in her role and was hired by Goodwill Industries of Tenneva in February of 2021 as an employee of the Bristol Commons store.
Jay
During the fall race rallying in Bristol, you can find Jay Clark volunteering his time at the Family Race Night at the Food City tent. Clark is currently enrolled in the Supported Employment program with Goodwill Industries of Tenneva. Clark was referred to Goodwill from the Virginia Department of Aging and Rehabilitation Services. The Supported Employment program allows individuals to receive job readiness training and job coaching, which involves on-site training and follow up services.