It’s National Thrift Shop Day, and Goodwills Everywhere are Celebrating!

ROCKVILLE, MD — Goodwill® is celebrating National Thrift Shop Day today, Friday, August 17, a time when consumers can celebrate thrift stores and all of their hidden treasures! Local Goodwill organizations across the country are celebrating with exclusive deals and unique events. A few highlights include: Goodwill of North Georgia is holding a thrift-inspired fashion

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Goodwill Industries International Names Dale Jenkins Board Chair

ROCKVILLE, MD — Dale Jenkins, retired senior partner with Deloitte LLP, has been selected to serve as board chair on the Goodwill Industries International board of directors. Jenkins has served on the board since 2015. Throughout his illustrious career, Jenkins has provided a range of strategic consulting services to international Fortune 500 companies within the

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Goodwill Industries International Announces CEO Transition

Goodwill Industries International (GII) announced in April that President and CEO Jim Gibbons was resigning from his position to be effective following transition to new leadership. The GII board launched an executive search and is now working closely with an executive search firm to evaluate both internal and external candidates for the position. This very important

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Virginia Goodwill® Executive Receives Award for Excellence in Management

Charles Layman, a Goodwill CEO for 41 years, Recognized for Commitment to Community and Fiscal Leadership RICHMOND, VA — When Charles Layman joined Goodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia (GCCVA) in 1983, the organization had three stores, five employees and a $250,000 operating budget. Today, it has 34 stores, a staff of 1,400 and a

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Goodwill® Remains in Top Honors on Enso’s World Value Index

2018 World Value Index report unveils people’s perceptions on 200 businesses, nonprofits and cultural brands, measuring their perceived value to the communities and audiences they serve ROCKVILLE — Goodwill was ranked the #4 nonprofit on the third annual World Value Index, a report that measures people’s perception of brands and the extent to which that

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Five Million Dollar Walmart Foundation Grant Funds Goodwill® Initiative for Veterans and Military Families

Operation: GoodJobs expands existing veteran employment program ROCKVILLE, MD — Through a $5 million grant from the Walmart Foundation, Goodwill is extending its Operation: GoodJobs initiative for an additional three years. Operation: GoodJobs, now in its fifth year, will continue to provide the tools and resources necessary to link veterans and military families with meaningful

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Goodwill Industries International Named a 2018 Halo Award Winner

Be a Community Hero with Spider-Man Campaign Takes Silver in the Best Social Media Activation Initiative Category ROCKVILLE, MD — Goodwill® is thrilled to be named the 2018 Silver Halo Award winner in the Best Social Media Activation Initiative category for its social impact initiative with Sony Pictures Entertainment. Just like Peter Parker did in

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Goodwill, Serving the People of Southern Los Angeles County Named a Center of Excellence

California Goodwill awarded during Goodwill’s annual Spring Conference                                                                                               

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Goodwill Industries of Delaware and Delaware County Designated as a Center Of Excellence

Delaware Goodwill awarded during Goodwill’s annual Spring Conference                                                                                               

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Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Louisiana Named a Center of Excellence

Louisiana Goodwill awarded during Goodwill’s annual Spring Conference                                                                                               

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Arizona Chairman Honored by Goodwill Industries International

Dr. Ed Oxford Receives Volunteer Board Leader of the Year Award PHOENIX – The chairman of the board at Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona (GCNA) has been selected by Goodwill Industries International to receive its 2018 Volunteer Board Leader of the Year award. Dr. Ed Oxford is recognized for his dedication to a long-term

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Michigan Executive Recognized for Workplace Culture

President and CEO Receives Goodwill Industries International’s Diversity and Inclusion Champion Award Grandville, Mich. – Years ago, Kathy Crosby worked at the Navy Exchange at Guantanamo Bay, and was given insight into the importance of engaging and respecting different cultures. She has since adopted these values and successfully incorporated them into the environment at Goodwill

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