Goodwill prepares people for a self-sufficient lifestyle.

Pecchia Communications President President Dan Pecchia has been named to the board of directors of Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries.

He serves with more than 20 other community leaders in support of Goodwill, a multifaceted nonprofit organization that prepares individuals for a self-sufficient lifestyle through real-world work experience.

Goodwill operates seven retail stores and provides job training through its contributed goods processing, contracts services division, commercial laundry, and other departments, as well as employment and training programs. More information is available at the Goodwill website.