Free Tax Assistance at Goodwill

January 20, 2015 in Events by tori | No comments

Starting January 27th through April 15th, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program will be back at the Goodwill located at 5307 Kingston Pike in Knoxville. This free service offers tax preparation to low-to moderate-income families and households who need assistance with their tax returns by certified volunteers.

Volunteers will be present Tuesday through Thursday from 10:00am to 3:00pm and Saturday from 10:00am to 2:30pm.

If you’re interested in VITA assisting you with your taxes, you should bring the following documents with you:

  • Social security card for every person going on the return
  • Photo ID for taxpayer (and spouse, if a joint return)
  • Original paperwork for all income (W-2s, 1099Rs, SSA1099s, etc.)
  • Proof of health insurance – NEW REQUIREMENT
  • (Optional) Information on expenses for deductions
  • (Optional) Last year’s return
  • (Optional) Proof of account for direct deposit

For more information regarding eligibility requirements or materials needed for tax prep, please visit www.irs.gov.

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A Day in the District, January 2015 Edition

January 8, 2015 in A Day in the District by tori | No comments

It may be a bit chilly outside but there are some great things happening in the District and you DON’T want to miss out!

Make your first stop FASHIOBABLE. elle boutique, one of our newest District members, has some beautiful, cozy winter coats. While you’re there, pick up some of their gorgeous arm candy and say hello to Andrea, their friendly, fashionista, owner. Be sure to check out the elle boutique Instagram account (@elleBoutique) for up to date fashion trends and new arrivals.

Your next stop should be FOOD. Blackhorse Pub and Brewery has delicious seasonal brews (On tap now: Bad Apple high gravity cider, Batch 160 Black IPA, Wicked Harvest Pumkin, WarHorse high gravity Scottish, Low grav Scottish Ale, Nut Brown Ale, Barnstormer Red, McGee’s Pale, Vanilla Cream Ale, Coalminer Stout, Blackhorse Ale)that will warm you up almost as much as their signature beer cheese dip. If it happens to be a game day, consider yourself lucky because Blackhorse streams a variety of sports on their big screens. If it happens to be a Thursday when you visit, indulge in their $5 burger deal. And if you stop by during happy hour you’ll enjoy beer, mixed drink and appetizer specials. What we’re trying to say here is any time is a great time to visit Blackhorse.

Finally, make your last stop FUN at Fleetwood Photo. The folks at Fleetwood  can help you organize your old family photos, turn your favorite snapshots into calendars or coffee mugs and get a head start on end of the semester gifts by creating a lasting photo collage.

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Goodwill Industries Calls on Community Support, Offers Tax Savings

December 16, 2014 in Events by tori | No comments

Goodwill Industries-Knoxville, Inc. is calling on community support to help provide vocational training and employment services for people in East Tennessee who have barriers to employment.

“The end of the year is the perfect time to consider putting your no longer needed clothing and household goods to work in the community,” said Goodwill Industries-Knoxville, Inc. President and CEO, Liz Nother. “The proceeds from the sale of these items fund Goodwill’s job training programs.”

Goodwill Industries-Knoxville, Inc. operates 30 stores and five employment training and rehabilitation centers in their 15-county East Tennessee service area; in 2014, they provided vocational services to over 5,200 individuals. Programs include Certified Nursing Assistant training, computer training, supported employment, school-to-work programs, youth mentoring, and placement services. All of Goodwill’s clients are working to overcome barriers to employment through these programs with the goal of obtaining a job within our community.

Donations may be made during regular business hours at any of Goodwill’s 30 stores or 15 attended donation centers and are tax deductable; Goodwill staff will offer a donation receipt for itemized taxes.

“It really is a win-win situation. You get a clean home and a receipt for your taxes, while allowing Goodwill to prepare clients to contribute to the workforce in our community through our job training and employment services,” says Nother.

Donations must be brought in to any local Goodwill store or attended donation center by December 31st to receive a receipt in time for 2014 taxes. To find a donation center near you, visit www.gwiktn.org/locations. For more information about Goodwill’s programs, stores or donation locations, call 865.588.8567.

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Goodwill Hosts Share Your Sweater Holiday Contest

December 3, 2014 in Events by tori | No comments

Goodwill Industries-Knoxville, Inc. operates 30 stores in 15 counties, all of which carry the infamous Festive Christmas Sweater. Find your festive sweater at Goodwill for your chance to win a $50 Goodwill Shopping Spree! To enter to the Share Your Sweater contest, participants must submit a photo of their festive holiday sweater and tell us which Goodwill they purchased the sweater from by December 28th, 2014.

They may submit their entry in any of the following ways:
• Post to the Goodwill Industries-Knoxville Facebook Page – facebook.com/gwiktn
• Post the picture on Twitter and tag @GWIKTN.
• Post the picture on Instagram and tag @goodwillknoxville.
• E-mail the image to our Marketing Team at marketing@gwiktn.org

Sweaters must be purchased at one of our 30 Goodwill Industries-Knoxville, Inc. stores to win. Decorating your own sweater is acceptable and encouraged, as long as the base sweater comes from a Goodwill store.
For more information about the contest, visit www.gwiktn.org/events or any of the Goodwill Industries-Knoxville social media sites.

By purchasing your Festive Christmas Sweater at Goodwill, you will help support Goodwill’s job training programs for people with barriers to employment in East Tennessee. In 2013, Goodwill Industries-Knoxville served over 5,200 individuals in 15 counties in East Tennessee. For more information, call 865.588.8567 or visit www.gwiktn.org.

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East Tennessee Children’s Hospital presents the FLETCH card!

October 21, 2014 in Events, News, Sponors by tori | No comments

East Tennessee Children’s Hospital is pleased to introduce the FLETCH Savings card, a new program from Friends Love East Tennessee Children’s Hospital (FLETCH).

By purchasing a FLETCH Savings Card you not only save money, but you benefit Children’s Hospital and its commitment to provide first-class health care to the sick and injured children in our area. With the FLETCH Savings Card you get to help children and save money all at the same time.

The FLETCH Savings Card you will save 20% at your favorite Knoxville area stores, listed below. Purchase your card today and save 20% from October 24-November 2, 2014!

 

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Goodwill Costume Contest Will Send Winners to Zoo

October 9, 2014 in Events by tori | No comments

Goodwill Industries-Knoxville is hosting their annual Ghoulishly Goodwill Costume Contest, and they want to send their lucky winners to the Knoxville Zoo! To enter the contest, craft your outfit from Goodwill finds, take a picture, and submit it in any of the following ways:

  • Post to the Goodwill Industries-Knoxville Facebook Page – facebook.com/gwiktn
  • Post the picture on Twitter and tag @GWIKTN.
  • Post the picture on Instagram and tag @goodwillknoxville.
  • E-mail the image to our Marketing Team at marketing@gwiktn.org

All entries should include a brief description of their costumes and the Goodwill purchases used to make them. Costumes must be created from Goodwill materials to be eligible to win. Participants must submit their costumes by November 2, 2014.

The prizes:
The Goodwill Industries-Knoxville Marketing Team will select the most creative costumes and the winner will be announced on November 3, 2014.

  • Grand Prize – A family membership to the Knoxville Zoo
  • 2nd Prize – A family 4-pack of tickets to the Knoxville Zoo
  • 3rd Prize – Two tickets to the Knoxville Zoo

For more information about the contest, visit www.gwiktn.org/events or any of the Goodwill Industries-Knoxville social media sites. Make sure to take your new costume to Boo at the Zoo to celebrate.

By purchasing your costume at Goodwill, you will help fund Goodwill’s job training programs for people with barriers to employment in East Tennessee. In 2013, Goodwill Industries-Knoxville served over 5,200 individuals in 15 counties. For more information, call 865.588.8567 or visit www.gwiktn.org.

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Please join us this Friday, Oct. 3 at the District Gallery

September 30, 2014 in Events by tori | No comments

Transformation: New Works by Gallery Artists, Old and New

October 3-31, 2014 :: Opening Reception: Friday, October 3, 5-8 p.m. 

The District Gallery is pleased to present Transformation: New Works by Gallery Artists, Old and New. Fall is an exciting time, a time of inspiring transformation, and in that spirit we are showcasing our newest collection of fine art created by veteran gallery artists as well as newcomers to The District Gallery.

Transformation includes new works by veteran artists Ashley Addair, Chad Airhart, Donna Conliffe, and Brad Robertson (Robertson image above). New gallery artists represented in the show include Henry Callahan, Leslie Dyas, and Catherine Gibbs.

An opening reception will be held Friday, October 3 from 5-8 p.m. Come enjoy the paintings and meet the artists. The show is on display through October 31.

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Goodwill Golf Classic in Memory of Jerry Hatmaker

September 25, 2014 in Events by tori | No comments

Knoxville, TN — Goodwill Industries-Knoxville is proud to present the 6th Annual Goodwill Golf Classic in memory of our dear friend and supporter, Jerry Hatmaker. Join us on the green for a day to help support Goodwill’s mission of providing vocational training and employment opportunities for people with barriers to employment.

The tournament will be held Monday, October 20, 2014 at the Holston Hills Country Club. Participants have the chance to win prizes, including the $10,000 hole-in-one shot. Registration is $150 for an individual player, or $550 for a team of four; proceeds benefit Goodwill Industries-Knoxville, Inc.’s mission to provide job training in East Tennessee.

Tournament format will be four person modified scramble. Individual golfers will be grouped into teams of four based on handicaps.

More information and registration is available at www.gwiktn.org/events or by calling the Goodwill Marketing Department at 865.588.8567.

 

About Goodwill Industries-Knoxville, Inc.

Goodwill Industries-Knoxville, Inc. operates thirty retail locations and five employment training and rehabilitation centers throughout its 15-county service area in East Tennessee. The purpose of Goodwill Industries-Knoxville, Inc. is to provide vocational services and employment opportunities for people with barriers to employment. In 2013, Goodwill Industries-Knoxville, Inc. served over 5,200 individuals and facilitated over 4,760 positive program completions. For more information, call 865.588.8567 or visit www.gwiktn.org.

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Autumn Greetings from The District Gallery!

September 23, 2014 in Events by tori | No comments

It is officially Autumn, and we couldn’t be more excited to share our fall line-up for the gallery! We have some stellar art exhibits in store for this fall holiday season; beautiful new craft orders have just arrived; and we are working on some interesting projects in The Framery. We invite you to stop in stop in soon for a visit and discover something special in our lovingly-curated Autumn collection!

 

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Transformation: New Works by Gallery Artists, Old and New

October 3-31, 2014  ::  Opening Reception: Friday, October 3, 5-8 p.m.

The District Gallery is pleased to present Transformation: New Works by Gallery Artists, Old and New. Fall is an exciting time, a time of inspiring transformation, and in that spirit we are showing our newest collection of fine art created by veteran gallery artists as well as newcomers to The District Gallery.

Transformation includes new works by veteran artists Ashley Addair, Chad Airhart, Donna Conliffe, and Brad Robertson. New gallery artists represented in the show include Henry Callahan, Leslie Dyas, and Catherine Gibbs.

An opening reception will be held Friday, October 3 from 5-8 p.m. Come enjoy the paintings and meet the artists. The show is on display through October 31.

Pictured above is a new collection by gallery favorite, Philippa Roberts, just one of many of our artisan jewelers who craft unique pieces by hand.

Joe Kovecses’ Juniper Box is a stunning new addition to our wood collection and one of several amazing new fine craft lines in the gallery.

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Bennett Galleries Seeking Enthusiastic, Skilled Team Players!

September 19, 2014 in News by tori | No comments

Bennett Galleries and Company is looking to fill the following full & part time positions with enthusiastic, skilled, team players who want to work in a dynamic and inspiring work environment:

Sales Associate:  We need both full & part time sales associates with experience delivering exceptional customer service.  The successful candidate must be able to manage priorities and be self-motivated with proven sales skills.  Prior experience in the high-end gift, art or furniture business is a plus.  Some weekends required.

 

Gallery Associate:  We need a full time associate in our gallery with a great attitude, who can maximize sales while providing great customer service.  Responsibilities include sales, customer service, and related operational duties.  Maintain relationships with current artists while finding new talent to showcase in our store.  The successful candidate must have at least 3 years of retail and fine art experience.

 

Furniture Moving & Delivery:  We need a full time person who can move and care for fine furniture on the sales floor, make deliveries to customers homes and maintain our warehouse.  Prior experience in a similar position is a must, as well as, great people and organizational skills.

 

Please send resume and references by mail or e-mail to:

Robert Shipley

Managing Director

Bennett Galleries and Company

5308 Kingston Pike

Knoxville, TN 37919

Roberts@bennettgalleries.com

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