MERS Goodwill

Win A Trip To Disneyworld!

Simply stop by any MERS/Missouri Goodwill store, donate your gently used items and complete an entry form to win an amazing trip to Disneyworld! One entry per household per day, please. Thank you for supporting Goodwill!

MERS/Missouri Goodwill Industry Donation Sweepstakes:

I. NAME OF SPONSOR

MERS/Missouri Goodwill Industries and WSDZ AM Radio Disney (Hereinafter collectively referred to as “Sponsor”).

II. ELIGIBILITY

Sweepstakes are open to all legal residents of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia 18 years of age or older as of entry date.

Any individuals (including, but not limited to employees, consultants, independent contractors, and interns) who have, within the past six months, performed services for MERS/Missouri Goodwill Industries and WSDZ AM 1260 Radio Disney, or a prize supplier, and/or their respective parent, subsidiary, affiliated and successor companies, and immed...

Back to School Shopping is Always Tax-Free at Goodwill

ST LOUIS (July 2010) – Tax-Free Weekend (August 6-8, 2010 in MISSOURI ONLY) may only come once a year at the mall, but MERS/Goodwill is always tax-free and this year every student’s back-to-school needs can be met at prices perfect for any parent’s budget. Whether it’s clothing, backpacks, dorm room furnishings or school supplies, MERS/Goodwill offers parents and their students an easy alternative to crowded stores and malls with more than 40 retail locations in the bi-state area.

“MERS/Goodwill can outfit everyone from pre-school to college for a stylish return to school,” said Dr. Lewis Chartock, President and CEO of MERS/Goodwill. “Our customers find great savings on everything from gently used uniforms and athletic shoes to backpacks and lunch bags. If your children recently graduated earlier in the year, recycle and donate those un-used school items to your local Goodwill.”

For older students looking to move out of their parent’s home and into a dorm room or first apartment, MERS/...

If You Have Recently Donated To Goodwill, Click Here to Complete a Brief Survey and Be Entered to Win a $100 Visa Gift Card!

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Grand Openings, Come Celebrate With Us!

We are proud to announce a few grand re-openings for some of our stores that have recently moved or undergone renovations.

Our St. Charles, Missouri location hosted a grand re-opening party May 6th to celebrate the store's new location at 2420 West Clay. This store is still in the same shopping mall, it has just moved to a larger and brighter space.
On May 6th our Moberly store also re-opened after under-going a great transformation of remodeling.

Our brand new store in Marion, Illinois at 2806 East Outer Drive Road (by Wal-Mart) will open May 20th!

We hope you can come by and find that special rare treasure that only a Goodwill can offer!

Fred-Bird helped donors deliver their unneeded items to our St. Charles Grand Re-Opening May 6th, 2010

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Reading at the Right Price with MERS/Goodwill

Goodwill Stores Have Everything You Need to Start Your Own Reading Program

ST. LOUIS (June 2010) – Summer is here and whether you’re going to be lounging at the beach, relaxing in the comfort of your own home or away at camp, now is the time to begin thinking about your summer reading list. MERS/Goodwill is advocating for literacy with more than 75,000 books available in their 40 stores and more than 2,000 books available online through Amazon.com.

“MERS/Goodwill’s extensive book collection is a great resource for surrounding communities because it creates immeasurable possibilities,” said Dr. Lewis Chartock, President and CEO of MERS/Goodwill. “Families can begin creating their own collection of favorite books, purchase supplemental educational materials or try a new book genre without breaking the bank, or taking too many trips to the library.”

Each store location offers a variety of books for all ages, reading levels and interests. Book titles c...

MERS/Goodwill Awarded a Contract from The St. Louis Veterans Regional Office

St. Louis (April 23, 2010) — The St. Louis Veteran Affairs Regional Office (VARO) has awarded a contract to MERS/Missouri Goodwill Industries to provide vocational rehabilitation and employment services to Missouri veterans with disabilities.

Through this contract, the St. Louis VARO will refer veterans with disabilities seeking career and employment assistance to MERS/Goodwill and its partner, who will offer case management services, job placement services, and educational and vocational counseling to help these veterans to achieve their employment and career goals.

"The St. Louis VA Regional Office has enjoyed a great working relationship with MERS/Goodwill in the past and look forward to formalizing our partnership with them through this contract," said Corlis Strathearn of Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment Officer VA Regional Office.

MERS/Goodwill is a local non-profit agency that assists individuals who have barriers to employment due to disabilities or economic disadvantages. In this contract MERS/Goodwill is...

Local Volunteer Group Helps Goodwill and Community

Local Volunteer Group Aids Community, Donates to Goodwill ~ Nearly 40 years of donations

The Catholic Heart Work Camp (CHWC), a St. Louis area organization dedicated to bringing together young volunteers and helping the community, recently worked with the St. Louis Area Agency on Aging to help Dorris Miller clean her home and make her first donation in nearly 40 years.

MERS/Goodwill sent a truck for pick-up to Dorris' home and the CHWC volunteers loaded it to the brim. We thank Dorris and the CHWC for their service to the community!

Pictured above are a few of the volunteers with Dorris in front of a MERS/Goodwill Donation truck.

Below are CHWC volunteers carry gently used items from Dorris' home.

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Free English & Citizenship Preparation Classes

We are proud to offer FREE English and Citizenship Preparation classes beginning August 23rd at our Brentwood Facility ~ 2545 South Hanley Road, St. Louis, MO 63144. Sessions will be offered Monday-Friday from 12 noon - 3 pm. Enrollment is always open, registration begins at 9:30 a.m. daily. For details please contact: Parkway Adult Area Education and Literacy 314-415-4940

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Goodwill Is Proud To Now Accept Computers

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Putting People To Work!

MERS Missouri Goodwill Industries puts people to work with the help of your donations. Watch this short video to learn more about how you can make a difference in the lives of others in your community.

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