CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) – Goodwill of the Heartland announced Friday that it has received a $ 10,000,000 donation from writer and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott.
Goodwill of the Heartland said it is the greatest gift it has received in its 55-year history.
It is presented as part of a gift presented to 384 organizations across the country as unemployment remains high.
Goodwill of the Heartland said the money will be used to help those in need, including people of color, low-paid workers, low-educated workers, people with disabilities, veterans and people affected by the criminal justice system, including others.
“We are humbled, honored and extremely grateful for the transformative contribution of MacKenzie Scott, who will address the growing need for skills training for job seekers and help them advance on sustainable career paths,” said Pat Airy, President and general manager of Goodwill of the Heartland,. “It is the validation of the important work we do at this critical time in which thousands of individuals in the communities we serve are struggling to find work.”
The Associated Press reported earlier this week that MacKenzie Scott, the ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has given $ 4.1 billion over the past four months to hundreds of organizations as part of the pledge. which he announced in 2019.
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