Category: Press Releases

Halloween is making a full comeback as more Americans embrace costumes more than in the recent past. According to a new survey from Goodwill Industries International (GII), almost nine in 10 Americans (87%) plan to celebrate the holiday this year, an increase from 80% in 2024. And as affordability remains a top concern for consumers, thrift stores are fueling Halloween creativity. Among those celebrating this year, over six in 10 adults (62%) who prefer DIY costumes, shop at thrift stores, a notable increase over 2024 (53%). Among Gen Z specifically, 63% choose thrift stores for DIY costume materials.

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Funds Will Expand the Goodwill Opportunity Accelerator® September 25, 2025 – Goodwill Industries International (GII) is proud to announce a transformative grant from Ballmer Group. This grant will help spread the Goodwill Opportunity Accelerator (OA) model to local Goodwill organizations in the U.S. as a way to offer customized job training and support to individuals

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August 15, 2025 – You’re going to want to tell everyone about your thrifted Goodwill finds, especially on National Thrift Shop Day, August 17. Share your commitment to sustainable shopping and supporting those facing challenges to employment by saying, “Thanks! It’s thrifted,” the next time someone compliments your unique style. Whether you’re hunting for vintage

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Goodwill aims to help more than 200,000 people learn AI skills for today’s jobs ROCKVILLE, MD – Goodwill Industries International (GII) and Google are launching an initiative to train 200,000 people in foundational AI skills in the U.S. and Canada. Through Google.org’s AI Opportunity Fund, Goodwill is providing Google’s AI Essentials course at no cost

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ROCKVILLE, MD — Dr. Kamau “Kofi” Smith has been elected to serve as the new board chair on the Goodwill Industries International (GII) Board of Directors. Smith replaces board chair Anne Richards, president and CEO of Goodwill of Greater Cleveland and East Central Ohio. Smith is CEO of Keystone Management, LLC, a fully integrated facility,

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Stories of Grit, Growth and Giving Back ROCKVILLE, MD — Goodwill Industries International (GII) recently recognized its national award winners during the organization’s annual Delegate Assembly, held this year in Indianapolis, IN. All three award recipients were recognized for overcoming significant challenges to obtaining meaningful employment through the support of their local Goodwill organizations. During

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Insights from the 2025 McKinsey American Opportunity Survey show Gen Z is eager to get ahead. ROCKVILLE, MD — Today, Goodwill Industries International released Closing the Opportunity Gap, a report drawing on insights from the latest McKinsey American Opportunity Survey, a study of almost 10,000 Americans spotlighting their views on the current and future state

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Goodwill Industries International (GII) proudly announced the winners of its prestigious awards at the Annual Meeting of the Conference of Executives (AMCOE), which was held the first week of March in Augusta, Georgia. This year’s ceremony was truly remarkable, featuring two exceptional Hall of Fame inductees alongside four outstanding award winners. As they took the

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For immediate release January 11, 2025 WASHINGTON – The NRF Foundation today announced a new chairman and one addition to its Board of Directors. The announcement was made following the organization’s winter board meeting in New York City, ahead of NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show and the NRF Foundation Honors. Macy’s, Inc. Chairman and CEO Tony Spring concluded his

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ROCKVILLE, MD — Goodwill Industries International was once again named a top charity among the nation’s top 100 charitable organizations in Forbes Magazine’s coveted rankings for 2024. With more than 1.8 million nonprofit organizations in the U.S., Goodwill® is proud to be recognized among Forbes’ 100 largest charities and ranked in the top 10 for

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 Holiday Shopping Tips to Help You Prepare, Save Money and Shop Sustainably ROCKVILLE, MD — While the holidays can be a time of joy and excitement, they can also be expensive, stressful and sometimes wasteful. With all of the planning, preparation and costs that the season brings, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Goodwill can help

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Goodwill Industries International (GII) has once again solidified its position as one of the nation’s leading charitable organizations, earning the number two spot this year in                                 The Nonprofit Times’ (NPT) coveted rankings of the top 100 charitable organizations. This achievement recognizes Goodwill® for its continued commitment to giving and supporting individuals on their journey to find fulfilling

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