GOODWILL TO HOST COMMUNITY RESOURCE FAIR

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Goodwill Industries of Central Illinois, will host a Community Resource Fair on Wednesday, January 28, 2015. The event will be held at Goodwill Commons, 2319 E. War Memorial Drive, Peoria, from 9:00 a.m. through 12:30 p.m.
Attendees can learn about resource services available in Central Illinois. Organizations
specializing in many areas will be available to answer questions and explain how these
services can be utilized. Areas include: employment resources, veteran/military
resources, health and mental health resources, housing, addiction services, financial
assistance and college admission.
“Everyone needs assistance at some point and this is a great way for our community to
find out where they can go for a little help,” said Patty Fuchs, Goodwill President and
CEO. “We are happy to partner with other social service agencies and spread the word
about what Central Illinois has to offer.”
Questions about the event can be direct to Goodwill’s Veterans’ Services Department
at (309) 682-1113.
Goodwill of Central Illinois operates eleven stores and two donation centers throughout a
21 county territory. Revenues from the sale of donated items support the Vocational
Services programs of Goodwill. For further information on retail stores, donation centers
and vocational services, visit the website at www.goodwillpeo.org or call the
Administrative Offices at (309) 682-1113.

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