GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF NORTHERN ILLINOIS SCHOLARSHIP | Benjamin Bernsten

Contact: Mr. Benjamin Bernsten, President

GOODWILL CUSTOMERS RAISE $11,000 FOR LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS

ROCKFORD, IL – Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois is proud to announce that it has awarded Rock Valley College $11,000 in scholarship funds that are targeted to assist persons with disabilities to advance their education. Goodwill customers were asked at the register to ‘Round Up’ their purchases at the Rockford and Machesney Park Goodwill’s stores to contribute to the local scholarships. The successful “Round Up” program has enabled persons with disabilities to build a better future for themselves, their families, and the local community.

“This scholarship program is a perfect match for Goodwill’s mission of helping individuals with barriers achieve the dignity of work through advanced education and we couldn’t do it without the generosity of our Goodwill customers,” stated Sam Schmitz, President of Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois.

Goodwill will also be awarding scholarships to 6 other community colleges in its territory this year making the total scholarship amount awarded over $44,000 due to contributions by Goodwill customers. The organization has awarded $68,000 in scholarships to Rock Valley College since the program began in 2010.