Community Events
For information on Goodwill events in your community including, Donation Drives, Job Fairs, and more please visit our Facebook page by clicking here or on the button below.
If you have any questions, please call Lucie Touchton, Marketing Manager at (540) 581-0620 x174.
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Click on the links below for more information on our events:
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Goodwill Warehouse Auctions
February 18th,
March 17th
Open to the Public
Doors Open: 8am
Auction: 9am
Salem Goodwill Warehouse
Next to the Salem Store
1489 East Main Street
Auction Items Vary But May Include:
Home furnishings and decor, toys, household items, bicycles, electronics, janitorial items and equipment, tools, filters, and motors, office equipment, desks and chairs, large TVs, computer accessories, musical equipment, and more.
No registration fee, no add on pricing. 5% VA sales tax applies unless tax exempt certificate is on file at time of purchase.
Cash, Check, Visa, Master Card, AMEX, Discover.
Please pick up all purchases on same day.
Join Goodwill for Warehouse Auctions every other Saturday at the Salem Warehouse!
Like us on Facebook and get a preview on items available at the auction.
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Staunton Grand Re-Opening - Monday, February 6th at 8am
Come out and join us for the Grand Re-Opening at
1104 Greenville Avenue
The remodeled store features an updated floor layout with tile flooring and new check-outs, a redesigned book section, and other renovations that create a bright and modern shopping experience.
The grand opening is scheduled for Monday, February 6th at 8am and will continue through Friday, February 10th.
During grand opening festivities shoppers will have the opportunity to register to win one of several $40 Goodwill gift certificates and take advantage of thousands of bargains throughout the store.
Store hours are: Monday – Saturday from 8am – 9pm and Sunday noon – 6pm.
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Good Eats - every Wednesday in February
Bring a Donation and Receive 1/2 Off one Entrée with the Purchase of one Entrée
at Martin's Downtown Bar & Grill
Every Wednesday in February bring a donation* to Martin's Downtown Bar & Grill and receive 1/2 off one entrée with the purchase of one entrée (lunch and dinner)!
*Bring one grocery bag full of gently used clothing, accessories, linens, toys, home decor, and books.
Your donation supports Goodwill's mission of helping people in our community get back to work.
The offer is only valid the day of bringing the donation. One discount per donor.
Martin's Downtown: 413 1st St. SW, Roanoke, VA 24011
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Bag it Up! A Collaborative Community Donation Drive
Saturday, March 31st 10am to 7pm at all Goodwill store locations
Local Girl Scouts will be collecting gently used material donations to benefit Goodwill. For every donation bin filled, the Girl Scouts will earn two $10 Goodwill vouchers to distribute to local families in need.
How to participate:
- Get your "Bag it Up" donation bag and ticket from a local Girl Scout on February 25th at all Goodwill store locations (Use of "Bag it Up" donation bag is optional. Donors may use any bag/box to bring donations.)
- Make sure the Girl Scout troop number is stated on the ticket.
- Fill the bag with gently used items to donate to Goodwill
- Bring your donation & ticket to any Goodwill store on Saturday, March 31st.
Acceptable donations include gently used clothing, shoes, accessories, toys, housewares, books, furniture, computers and computer equipment, small appliances, cars, and more.
Girl Scouts will also be selling cookies at Goodwill stores on February 25th and March 31st!
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Computer Classes
Through a collaboration with Roanoke City Libraries and AmeriCorps basic computer classes are now available at Goodwill's Melrose Jobs Campus in the Workforce Training Center located in Suite B.
All classes are two hours, offered at no charge, and are open to the public. Call (540) 581.0620 ext. 214 to reserve your seat. Please register for classes as space is limited. If you register and find you cannot make it please call to cancel to allow room for others.
The following classes are available:
Computer Basics
- Meet the Mouse: This course introduces students to the computer, the keyboard and mouse, and the basic use of programs. No prior knowledge is assumed. By the end of the course students should be able to name the basic parts of the computer, use the keyboard and the mouse, navigate the desktop, and open files and programs.
Prerequisites: None
Dates and Times Meet the Mouse is offered:
Tuesday, February 7th:
10:30am - 12:30pm
- Windows Basics: This course builds off the basics learned in Meet the Mouse and delves deeper into the functions of the computer. Students learn about keyboard functions, the form of windows and menus in Windows XP, important system tools, and what to look for when encountering a program on the computer for the first time.
Prerequisites: Meet the Mouse (or basic computer skills)
Dates and Times Windows Basics is offered:
Thursday, February 9th:
10:30am - 12:30pm
- Navigating the Net: This course introduces students to the Internet. By the end of the course students will understand what the Internet is, how to connect to it, how to view (or “visit”) a web page and how to perform a basic Web search. An “Internet scavenger hunt” is provided with links to a variety of helpful and interesting sites.
Prerequisites: Meet the Mouse (or basic computer skills)
Dates and Times Navigating the Net is offered:
Tuesday, February 7th: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
- Introduction to Email: This course covers the basics of using Google's email service (Gmail). By the end of the course students will have created their own email account and will know how to check their email, reply to and forward received messages, compose new messages, and even attach files!
Prerequisites: Navigating the Net (or equivalent computer skills).
Dates and Times Introduction to Email is offered:
Thursday, February 9th:
2:00pm - 4:00pm
- Better Web Searching: This course will help users to more effectively perform web searches. Advanced search tools will be discussed as well as specialty search engines, Boolean operators, and other search techniques.
Prerequisites: Navigating the Net (or equivalent computer skills).
Dates and Times Better Web Searching is offered:
Tuesday, February 14th:
10:30am - 12:30pm
- Using Maps Online: Learn how to use online mapping programs like MapQuest, how to get directions, check alternative routes, etc.
Prerequisites: Navigating the Net (or equivalent computer skills).
Dates and Times Using Maps Online is offered:
Not offered in February
Job Search
- Online Job Search and Application: Online Job Search and Application is intended to help users enter (or re-enter) the job market. Online Job Search will include searching for jobs on the Internet and filling out applications online.
Prerequisites: Microsoft Word I and Navigating the Net (or equivalent computer skills).
Dates and Times Online Job Search and Application is offered:
Thursday, February 2nd: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Thursday, February 23rd: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
- Resume Writing: Resume writing is intended to help users enter (or re-enter) the job market. The Resume class will focus on using Microsoft Word to create attractive and effective resumes.
Prerequisites: Microsoft Word I and Navigating the Net (or equivalent computer skills).
Dates and Times Online Job Search and Application is offered:
Thursday, February 2nd: 10:30am - 12:30pm
Tuesday, February 21st: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Word I: This course introduces students to Microsoft Word, a popular word processing program. By the end of the course students will learn how to open and close the program as well as how to create, open, save, and print documents. Basic formatting of documents will also be discussed.
Prerequisites: Basic computer skills
Dates and Times Microsoft Word I is offered:
Tuesday, February 14th:
2:00pm - 4:00pm
- Microsoft Word II: This course focuses on editing and formatting Microsoft Word documents. Topics include: spelling and grammar checks, page, paragraph, and line formatting, inserting headers and footers, and managing pictures.
Prerequisites: Microsoft Word I (or equivalent computer skills)
Dates and Times Word II is offered:
Thursday, February 16th: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
- Microsoft PowerPoint I:
This course presents the basics of making presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint. This class will teach you to create slides and presentations, add content to slides, save, print, and more!
Prerequisites: Meet the Mouse (or basic computer skills).
Dates and Times PowerPoint I is offered:
Tuesday, February 28th: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
- Microsoft PowerPoint II: This class will focus on the formatting and presentation of PowerPoint slides, from pictures to WordArt and slide transitions. Learn how to really put on a show!
Prerequisites: Microsoft PowerPoint I (or equivalent computer skills)
Dates and Times Microsoft PowerPoint II is offered:
Not offered in February
- Microsoft Excel I: This course introduces students to Microsoft Excel, a popular program for creating spreadsheets. Students will learn to create and navigate spreadsheets, enter data, and create basic formulas.
Prerequisites: Basic computer skills
Dates and Times Microsoft Excel I is offered:
Tuesday, February 21st:
10:30am - 12:30pm
- Microsoft Excel II: This course focuses on presentation and formatting in Excel. Topics include: borders, number and text formatting, and creating and managing charts.
Prerequisites: Microsoft Excel I (or equivalent computer skills)
Dates and Times Microsoft Excel II is offered:
Thursday, February 23rd:
10:30am - 12:30pm
These classes require a library card:
- UniversalClass: Learn about the Library's new continuing educational program. Over 500 online non-college credit Continuing Education Courses with real instructors. See http://roanokecityva.universalclass.com/
Prerequisites: Navigating the Net (or equivalent computer skills)
Dates and Times UniversalClass is offered:
Thursday, February 16th: 10:30am -
12:30pm
- Learn a Language: The Roanoke Public Libraries now gives all of its patrons access to Mango Languages, a great online resource for learning a new language! Come learn how to use this valuable tool and get started learning English, Spanish, French, and many, many more!
Prerequisites: Navigating the Net (or equivalent computer skills)
Dates and Times Learn a Language is offered:
Tuesday, February 28th: 10:30am - 12:30pm
