Category: Press Releases

Former HUD Secretary and Fortune 500 Executive Looks Forward to Expanding Critical Impact of Goodwill® Employment Mission ROCKVILLE, MD — Today, Steven C. Preston officially takes office as president and CEO of Goodwill Industries International (GII). In his new role, Preston will leverage his management experience to further advance the network of autonomous local Goodwill®

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Avoid the Lines and Get Goodwill® Finds this Holiday Season ROCKVILLE, MD — According to Statista, 40 percent of internet users in the United States make more than one online purchase per month, and 20 percent make online purchases on a weekly basis. This aligns with Cyber Monday’s growth as the largest and fastest growing

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ROCKVILLE, MD — On Veterans Day, our nation’s heroes are recognized and celebrated by individuals, groups and organizations across the country. At Goodwill, we show veterans our appreciation year-round by offering services that can improve quality of life, such as employment placement, job training, and financial wellness opportunities. This is vital in the veteran community

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The Goodwill Industries International (GII) Board of Directors today announced that former HUD Secretary Steven C. Preston will be the organization’s next president and CEO. In January 2019, Preston will replace Lorna G. Utley who has served as interim president and CEO since August 2018.

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What’s Hot and  What’s Not for Costume Planning this Halloween About the Goodwill National Halloween Poll The 2018 Goodwill National Halloween Poll was conducted by Engine, an independent research organization, for Goodwill Industries International. The online poll took place from September 4–9, 2018, and included a sample size of 2,005 self-selected adults. Responses were weighted

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Goodwill® Joins Department of Labor to Mark National Disability Employment Awareness Month ROCKVILLE, MD— This October, Goodwill Industries International and local, community-based Goodwill organizations highlight the contributions of American workers with disabilities during National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). This year’s theme—“America’s Workforce: Empowering All” —aligns with Goodwill’s defining mission of providing all workers, including

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New Investment to Provide Enhanced  Employment and Job Training Opportunities in the Changing Labor Market ROCKVILLE, MD — Goodwill Industries International (GII) has received a nearly half-million dollar investment from General Motors to support three local Goodwill organizations in adding or expanding their training programs to meet the specific needs of their local communities. The

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ROCKVILLE, MD ­— Americans of all ages are most excited to wear unique, one-of-a-kind costumes this Halloween season, and thrift stores are the number one place where shoppers plan to find materials for their do-it-yourself ensembles, according to the 2018 Goodwill® Halloween Poll. Participants in this year’s survey responded to a series of online questions

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Goodwill® Celebrates National Employ Older Workers Week September 24-28 ROCKVILLE, MD — Older workers are a growing part of the 21st century labor force, and they bring a wealth of knowledge, experience and maturity to the workplace. To celebrate their contributions and achievements, Goodwill Industries International and its network of independent, community-based organizations are observing

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Goodwill and the Ad Council are today launching a national campaign, “Bring Good Home,” to inspire more Americans to shop at Goodwill to support its mission of job placement and training in local communities across the country. Goodwill’s network of 161 community-based organizations collectively prepare nearly 300,000 people each year for new jobs and career advancement.

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A Goodwill work training program is demonstrating the value that people transitioning back into society bring to the workforce when provided the right opportunities and supports. The Goodwill Adult Reentry Project, funded through a $4.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor, will enroll at least 575 eligible adults in five U.S. cities: Baltimore, MD; Pittsburgh, PA; Roanoke, VA; Tucson, AZ; and St. Paul/Minneapolis, MN.

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National retailer will provide discounts to customers that make donations to the nonprofit ROCKVILLE, MD — Goodwill, the United States’ leading workforce development nonprofit and Christopher & Banks, a national specialty retail company, who provides an assortment of expressive styles for women of all sizes, have partnered for the Goodwill Giving Event, encouraging individuals to

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