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• Scramble ahead of fiscal cliff deadline

  December 31, 2012 8:37 PM

  The uncertainty leading up to the midnight deadline for Congress for the fiscal cliff is creating a lot of hustle and bustle in southern Colorado. Some locals seem to be bracing for the impact if we completely fall off. Monday was a busy morning at the Goodwill donation center... more »

• Thousands enjoy new Goodwill in Pueblo

  May 26, 2012 7:47 PM

  Thousands took advantage of good deals and free hot dogs at the grand opening of Goodwill in Pueblo. The new store is on Dillon, close to the mall, and will employ more than 40 people. Several say they love the new location and how spacious it is. With the economy... more »

• Pueblo Goodwill to hire dozens

  April 2, 2012 2:17 PM

  After several years without one, Pueblo will soon have a Goodwill store once again. Goodwill has been renamed Discover Goodwill of Southern & Western Colorado, and will soon open a new retail store on Dillon Drive near the Pueblo Mall. "Goodwill plans to hire at least 30-40 local... more »

• Young woman missing

  January 31, 2012 5:50 PM

  Jessica Kuykendall, 26, is missing and her mother fears her disabled daughter is being taken advantage of because she is a kind woman with the mind of a 12-year-old. She was last seen by her parents at the Goodwill on Constitution in Colorado Springs when she was dropped off... more »

• Goodwill growing: thrift store chain to move office and open Pueblo store

  October 24, 2011 11:14 PM

  Goodwill Industries of Colorado Springs is growing. Early next year, the non-profit thrift store chain will relocate its administrative offices and open a new retail store in Pueblo. "We're growing and serving more people and so we want to better serve the community by making this move to consolidate... more »

• Struggling thrift store permanently closes

  March 10, 2011 3:29 PM

  Colorado Green Services has abruptly shut its doors in the Belmont shopping center, although inside the store is still full of second hand merchandise. The property manager, Elkco Properties has confirmed the business has permanently closed. Colorado Green Services organized after the Pueblo Goodwill lost its affiliation last year.... more »

• Colorado Springs Goodwill takes over Pueblo territory

  February 2, 2011 7:52 PM

  Goodwill of Colorado Springs will help restore the organization's image in Pueblo after a volatile past couple of years. The old Goodwill in Pueblo was shut down last year and two C.E.Os were fired after being accused of financial wrongdoing. Goodwill Industries of Colorado Springs will now take over... more »

• Goodwill to re-open in Pueblo

  February 2, 2011 1:25 PM

  The Goodwill has announced plans to re-open a retail center in Pueblo this fall. The new location has not been selected yet, however the organization says it will employ about 42 workers and will be set up like other Goodwill stores. The former Goodwill store in Pueblo lost its... more »

• One charge dropped against former Goodwill manager

  December 8, 2010 2:41 PM

  A former director of the Pueblo Goodwill still faces three felony counts, but a more serious theft charge was dropped this morning. Debra Diaz was fired earlier this year after board members noticed bookkeeping problems. She was scheduled for a preliminary hearing in Pueblo District Court today, but instead... more »

• Pueblo non-profit CEO terminated

  November 5, 2010 6:53 PM

  The board of a former Goodwill thrift store fired its CEO on Friday, David Skul. David Skul was the CEO of Green Services, which is the new name of the former Goodwill thrift store in the Belmont neighborhood in Pueblo. Skul was put on paid administrative leave earlier this... more »

• Goodwill to distribute heating bill help

  September 22, 2010 6:46 PM

  The El Paso Board of County Commissioners HAS approved $462,000 to be paid to Goodwill Industries of Colorado Springs to provide services through the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program for the Department of Human Services. That money will help families who will struggle to pay their heating bills this winter. ... more »

• Computer recycling event scheduled

  June 18, 2010 3:11 PM

  Goodwill Industries of Colorado Springs is offering free computer recycling on Saturday, June 26 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Chapel Hills Mall (southeast parking lot) and The Citadel (food court parking lot) as well as at its donation locations. The donation drive is part of Reconnect,... more »

• Free computer recycling available this weekend

  March 24, 2010 5:51 PM

  Goodwill Industries of Colorado Springs is offering free computer recycling this Saturday, March 27th. Computers can be dropped off 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Chapel Hills Mall southeast parking lot and The Citadel north parking lot in front of the food court as well as Goodwill's regular donation... more »

• Goodwill opens pricey boutique stores

  March 19, 2010 11:03 AM

  Goodwill is opening up a high dollar boutique in Texas, it's 6th boutique. The "GW Boutique" is a far cry from the traditional Goodwill retail store. The idea behind the boutique is to attract customers looking for designer clothes at discount prices. Goodwill says the prices will be... more »

• Pueblo Goodwill moving inventory for fundraiser

  November 30, 2009 2:41 PM

  Breaking from tradition, the Pueblo Goodwill has decided to host its annual fundraiser at the Goodwill Store at 1020 Constitution Rd. The organization will host its 6th Annual Pines for Presents fundraiser inside the store on Saturday December 5. The Goodwill auctions Christmas trees to the public. Proceeds from the... more »

• Recycle your old computer--for free

  November 12, 2009 2:33 PM

  Many people have old computers just sitting around--mostly because they don't know what to do with them. This weekend you can "go green" and recycle them--plus get a tax write off. It's a win-win because this event is being sponsored by Goodwill Industries of Colorado Springs. The event... more »

• Oops! Charity returns $500,000 sculpture

  September 11, 2009 1:15 PM

  A valuable bronze sculpture that was donated to charity without the donor or recipient realizing its worth is going back to its owner. The 2 1/2-ton sculpture, titled "Vanessa-Helena-Katharina-Landegger," by prominent American sculptor Sterett-Gittings Kelsey, was donated to Goodwill Industries of South Florida in May by a Miami investment... more »