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Goodwill agency tops in placing people in jobs
By TIMES STAFF
Published July 4, 2007
ST. PETERSBURG Goodwill Industries-Suncoast is first among 171 Goodwill agencies in North America when it comes to placing people in jobs, according to Goodwill Industries International. The nonprofit helped 24, 927 people find jobs last year, more than any other Goodwill agency in the United States and Canada. Working with WorkNet Pinellas Employment Centers and Goodwill Temporary Staffing, Goodwill-Suncoast helps people obtain jobs and skills, including through training programs for people with disabilities. The agency also offers programs that focus on employment as a critical part of the rehabilitation process. LARGO Play facility focuses on mother's needs Mommy's Cozy Corner Inc. is Pinellas County's newest indoor play facility. Located off Seminole Boulevard in Largo, MCC offers safe indoor play for mothers with children up to pre-K4. MCC's main focus is on the mother's needs. MCC has a 300-square-foot living room just for mothers, complete with comfortable couches and chairs. The living room overlooks a spacious 800-square-foot playroom for the children. There is also a special area for nonwalking infants. A baby-safe fence separates the playroom from all other rooms. Mommy's Cozy Corner Inc. is at 10625 117th Drive N in Largo, just south of Largo Mall. For information, call 798-1678 or check out the Web site at www.mommyscozycorner. com.
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by Heather
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07/19/07 11:37 PM
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I am a mother of 3 and would love to see more about this facility. I loved the Neighborhood story on My Little Play Town and would love to see Mommy's Cozy Corner as a feature story too. It is so important for us SAHM to have a place to to.
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by TOM
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07/07/07 11:16 AM
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Where do the able bodied street people go for jobs ?
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by Alice
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07/05/07 08:24 AM
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CONGRATULATIONS to Goodwill Industries-/Suncoast for their placement successes in assisting people with disabilities achieve work. When an individual works and earns a paycheck everything about their lives improves and dreams come true!! Thank you!
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