The special virtual auction begins Friday, October 6, and ends Monday, October 16. Profits from Goodwill stores, both online and off, fund education, training, and job placement programs for people with disabilities and disadvantages such as welfare dependency, homelessness, and lack of education and work experience. Collectors of political memorabilia can choose from photographs autographed by John F. Kennedy and Ronald Reagan, as well as gubernatorial medallions, state flags, and inaugural programs from nearly 20 states. Also up for bidding is a script from the 2000 theater revival of The Miracle Worker , signed by Goodwill's CEO Fred Grandy, who played the role of Captain Arthur Keller, Helen's father.
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It's like buying something from someone you know. Goodwill Industries International is a network of 181 local, autonomous member organizations in the United States and Canada, and 45 international associate members in 34 countries. Each organization serves people with disabilities and other needs by providing job training and employment services, as well as job placement opportunities and post-employment support. Through its services, the network helps people overcome barriers to employment and become independent, tax-paying members of their communities.