Category: Press Releases

ROCKVILLE, MD — Goodwill Industries International recently announced Shaheera Alnatshia as its 2024 Kenneth Shaw Graduate of the Year, John Thompson as the 2024 Achiever of the Year and Gary Peoples as the Carol and Tommy Moore Veteran of the Year. Goodwill® made the announcement during its annual Delegate Assembly in Fort Worth, TX, on

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Lucky Brides in Participating Cities Will Buy a Couture Dress for Less [Rockville, MD] – Goodwill Industries International, the largest nonprofit workforce development network in North America, announced that Galia Lahav, a renowned luxury bridal and evening wear designer, generously donated seven wedding gowns from its collection to local Goodwill retail stores. The donation stemmed

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Goodwill Network Gathers in Rochester. N.Y., to Bolster Its Circularity and Sustainability Agenda ROCKVILLE, MD. – As part of an ongoing effort to advance circularity and extend the life of donated goods, Goodwill Industries International (GII) and its affiliated member organizations from the United States, Canada, and Finland this month gathered in Rochester, N.Y., for

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Festivalgoers can create unique crafts, style fashions at annual arts & music event ROCKVILLE, MD. – Goodwill Industries International (GII) and Goodwill of Southern California are highlighting sustainability, inclusivity, and creativity at this year’s Coachella festival (April 12-21, 2024) by empowering art and design activities in partnership with Los Angeles-based Scene Creative. Festivalgoers can tap

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“The award recipients represent the epitome of dedication and commitment to advancing Goodwill’s mission” Goodwill® Industries International (GII) proudly announces the winners of its prestigious awards at the Annual Conference of Executives held last week  in New Orleans, Louisiana. This year’s ceremony was truly remarkable, featuring three illustrious Hall of Fame inductees alongside three outstanding

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Goodwill® Industries International was once again named a top 10 charity among the nation’s top 100 charitable organizations in Forbes Magazine’s coveted rankings for 2023. Forbes ranked Goodwill number eight on its list of America’s Top 100 Charities this year. The Forbes list highlights America’s largest charities based on private support and donations and features

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Extending thanks to donors, employees and shoppers for helping make Goodwill a top U.S. charity! Goodwill Industries International (GII) was recently named as one of the nation’s top 100 charitable organizations in The Nonprofit Times’ (NPT) coveted rankings for 2023. GII placed second among the nation’s largest nonprofits for a second year in a row

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Program will provide clean tech skilling and job placement for more than 7,000 people ROCKVILLE, MD – Goodwill, in partnership with Accenture, is launching a groundbreaking, relevant workforce training program for the most in-demand, entry-level, clean energy jobs. The Goodwill Clean Tech Accelerator™ will teach employability and technical skills for jobs involving solar and storage,

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Grant award will help adults successfully transition to life and work after prison ROCKVILLE, MD — Goodwill Industries International, Inc. (GII) has received a grant award of $4 million from the U.S. Department of Labor to support the LifeLaunch: Pathway Home program. With this funding, four local Goodwill organizations that serve large populations of adults

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ROCKVILLE, MD — Goodwill Industries International (GII) was recently awarded a $498,593 grant from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that will help provide internet access to communities in need. This grant is part of the FCC’s $14.2 billion Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) that offers discounted broadband service to low-income households. This funding will benefit seven Goodwill

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ROCKVILLE, MD — Goodwill Industries International (GII), a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to providing individuals with education and employment opportunities, is pleased to announce the appointment of Susan Mchabcheb as its new Chief Development Officer. In this new role, Mchabcheb will spearhead the organization’s fundraising initiatives, strategic partnerships, donor relations, and build fundraising capacity to further

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ROCKVILLE, MD — Anne Richards, president and CEO of Goodwill of Greater Cleveland and East Central Ohio, has been elected to serve as board chair on the Goodwill Industries International (GII) Board of Directors. Richards replaces board chair Edgar “Ned” Helms, grandson of Goodwill® founder Rev. Edgar J. Helms. Richards leads one of the largest nonprofit organizations in

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