Goodwill NYNJ featured in Crain’s NY article
Wafts of frosting, sugar and butter swirled in the air on a recent Thursday morning as loud mixers roared in the background. In the corner, Jasmine Garcia, 33, of Flushing, Queens, wearing an oversize green sweater, a white apron, gloves and a hairnet, carefully placed delicately decorated cupcakes in plastic containers. Working five hours a […]
Join us for Good Talks with Katy on Thu. 3/31!
As a valued Goodwill NYNJ supporter, you make our mission possible every day. We invite you to the “Good Talks” virtual series to learn about our impact. Join us on your lunch break on Thursday 3/31 and hear first-hand from me, Katy, Goodwill NYNJ’s President & CEO, our mission teams, and the individuals we serve. […]
Goodwill NYNJ Launches New 3-Year Strategic Plan: Double Impact
As part of the nonprofit sector, Goodwill NYNJ has played and will continue to play an integral role in the economic recovery of our region. The Goodwill philosophy of retail thrift stores funding human services for the community is as important today than 106 years ago when Goodwill NYNJ was founded in Brooklyn. As a […]
Goodwill NYNJ Board Chair Henry Gooss retires after 27 years of service
The Board of Directors of Goodwill Industries® of Greater NY and Northern NJ approved the appointment of Donald G. Huber as new Board Chair and Douglas A. Hand as Vice Chair at the end of the fiscal year last June and they have assumed their responsibilities New York, NY – September 23, 2021 – After 27 […]
Goodwill NYNJ celebrates Direct Support Professionals Week
Goodwill NYNJ marked National Direct Support Professional(DSP) Week September 12-18, 2021 to recognize the dedicated, innovative professionals who every day provide supports to ensure that people with disabilities have every opportunity to live a fulfilling life. At Goodwill NYNJ, DSPs include Job Coaches, Job Developers, Case Managers, and others who drive our mission of empowering […]
Goodwill NYNJ moves HQ to Brooklyn
Goodwill Industries of Greater NY and Northern NJ (Goodwill NYNJ) will end an important chapter in its history as the nonprofit organization closes its Astoria headquarters and moves to a new facility in downtown Brooklyn. Effective May 1, 2021, the official address of Goodwill NYNJ will be 25 Elm Place, 3rd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201. […]
New Bridge To Technology pilot program will prepare New Yorkers for advanced technology training programs
New York, NY – January 19, 2021 – Goodwill Industries® of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey, Inc. (Goodwill NYNJ) has received $1 million from the New York City Council, which includes $150,000 from the New York City Human Resources Administration, and an additional $300,000 from BNY Mellon to launch Bridge to Technology, a bridge […]
Goodwill NYNJ receives $100,000 grant from Pinkerton Foundation to upskill security workers
Goodwill NYNJ has received a $100,000 grant from the Pinkerton Foundation to upskill 40 individuals per year who have gained security jobs through our Career Services Youth Pathways program (YouthPathways) and are looking to advance their careers. Thanks to this grant, Goodwill NYNJ will provide on-site training and exam preparation so they can obtain advanced certifications and […]
COVID-19 Safety Plan for Day Program Reopening
Goodwill NYNJ’s Day Programs have published their safety plan to reopen for in-person services. The details of these safety protocols are described below, and can also be downloaded in PDF format. Entrance to Site Based Programs Required Signage The following signage will be posted throughout the site addressing critical COVID-19 transmission prevention and containment: Social distancing […]
Goodwill NYNJ Names Alicia McGrath Executive Vice President, Mission
New York, NY – Goodwill Industries® of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey, Inc. is pleased to announce that Alicia McGrath has joined the agency as Executive Vice President of Mission, effective September 14, 2020. Ms. McGrath was previously Executive Director for Bethany House and is a senior level non-profit executive with over twenty-five […]