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
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
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
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
The collaboration is intended to help divert textiles from landfills and create a pathway for a circular textile ecosystem ROCKVILLE, MD – Today, Goodwill® and Reju™ announced that, in collaboration with WM, they have aligned on initial plans to pursue a multi-year initiative designed to help advance textile recycling in North America. They plan to
In Partnership with World Education and Comcast, a New Online Certificate Program Equips Individuals with Skills Needed to Help Others Navigate Today’s Digital Workplace ROCKVILLE, MD — Goodwill Industries International (GII) has launched the Goodwill Digital Navigator Certificate Specialization, a comprehensive online training program designed to equip career counselors, coaches, library and community center staff,
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2024 Goodwill® Halloween Survey Reveals Retail Trends ROCKVILLE, MD — As Halloween approaches, many Americans are considering shopping secondhand for DIY (do-it-yourself) costumes to save money and minimize their environmental impact. Goodwill Industries International’s 2024 Halloween Survey, administered by Big Village, looked at how Americans are preparing for the upcoming holiday. The survey found that
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Initiative will increase access to education and training, health-related social needs support and workforce development opportunities (August 29, 2024) – UnitedHealth Group and Goodwill Industries International today announced a three-year, $4.5 million strategic partnership to increase access to education and training, health-related social needs support and workforce development opportunities in 25 states through 38 Goodwill®
