Day of Caring 2015 at Goodwill

 9/23/2015

A spirit of service and sharing spread across our community on the Tulsa Area United Way’s 24th annual Day of Caring.

 At Goodwill®, 53 volunteers fanned out to eight locations.

Williams Co. volunteers sorted donations in processing and led mock interviews at TulsaWORKS. At Goodwill East Campus’ annual picnic at Hicks Park, volunteers played bingo with supported workers, who then treated them to a rollicking talent show.

 

Volunteers from MetLife — Marla Jacques, Linda Kemper, Katie Marchand and Sherri Noonkester — were a great help at the Glenpool Store.

 

 

Broken Arrow Public Schools volunteers assisted in our Broken Arrow and Garnett Stores. At Garnett, assistant manager Tina Sweet worked with a group arranging wares. Stacey Chase (back) and Maria Garza made an elegant display of tableware at the Garnett Store.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Another group put together clothing displays with Garnett sales associate MaryAnn Stockwell. Debbie Renz and John Hilborn mixed and matched women’s clothing and accessories for a nice wall display at the Garnett Store.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Garnett Store manager Brenda Dukes led a tour of the store and the attached donation center, explaining how donations are processed.

“They were really impressed that we went through such a process to ensure quality items and clothing for our stores,” Brenda said.

Friday was also a somber day as our nation paused to reflect on the events of 9/11/01. In our community, we also showed how we can still stand united through service.

“Goodwill appreciates all the volunteers who shared their time and talents with us on the Day Of Caring,” said Nancy Webster, community relations director. “We hope they found their experience at Goodwill rewarding — we always like to show off our facilities and tell our story."