Category: Press Releases

Global Sustainability Leaders Join Goodwill Network in Washington DC to Explore Circularity Opportunities WASHINGTON DC – As part of an ongoing effort to advance circularity, Goodwill Industries International (GII) conducted a two-year pilot project to develop skills, systems and infrastructure to aggregate, sort and prepare textiles for reuse and recycling across its network. The results

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The nonprofit drives public understanding of its role in creating career opportunities for people in need, through new advertisements and a livestreamed event with Grammy Nominated Musician Jordin Sparks Rockville, MD—July 11 2024—Goodwill Industries International (GII) announces a new iteration of “New Lives,” a brand campaign aimed at educating donors, funders, job seekers and the

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$750,000 grant from GM to fund new electric vehicle charging training, other skilled trades programs across U.S. ROCKVILLE, MD – Goodwill, a leader in workforce development, and General Motors (GM) are expanding their work together to enhance clean energy and skilled trades training programs across the U.S. As part of this effort, GM will provide

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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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