New Report Offers Valuable Insights into Gen Z’s Employment Struggles

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® Recognizes Exceptional Achievements at 2025 Annual Meeting of the Conference of Executives

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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Goodwill CEO Steve Preston Named Chair of NRF Foundation Board; New Director Added

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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GOODWILL INDUSTRIES INTERNATIONAL ONCE AGAIN RANKED IN THE TOP 10 AMONG FORBES’ LIST OF AMERICA’S TOP 100 CHARITIES THIS YEAR

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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MAKE THE HOLIDAYS AFFORDABLE AND UNIQUE THIS YEAR WITH GOODWILL®

 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 RANKS SECOND AMONG NONPROFIT TIMES’ TOP CHARITIES LIST AGAIN

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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Goodwill® and Reju™ Announce Plans to Help Advance Textile Recycling in North America in Collaboration with WM®

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

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Goodwill® Launches Goodwill Digital Navigator Certificate Specialization

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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Transform Your Halloween with Budget-Friendly Thrifted Treasures

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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UnitedHealth Group and Goodwill® Partner to Expand Career Pathways Training to Foster Healthier Communities

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®

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This National Thrift Shop Day, Support Your Local Nonprofit Thrift Stores

August 17th, National Thrift Shop Day, celebrates the benefits of thrift store shopping and raises awareness about supporting local charitable organizations. Yet, despite the best efforts of nonprofits in this field to amplify their missions, people do not always distinguish between for-profit and nonprofit thrift organizations and might not be aware of how their donations

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Reduce Your Use This National Thrift Shop Day at Goodwill®

Shop or Donate To Give Items and People in Your Community New Lives ROCKVILLE, MD – On August 17th, National Thrift Shop Day, Goodwill encourages shoppers to celebrate the thrill of searching for unique and affordable vintage items at thrift stores and the added joy of extends the life of usable items so fewer things

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