Goodwill NYNJ Launches First Outlet & Warehouse Facility in Northern NJ July 27
South Hackensack, NJ – July 27, 2020 – Goodwill Industries® of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey, Inc. (Goodwill NYNJ) held today a ribbon cutting ceremony with local dignitaries to celebrate the official opening of its first outlet, ecommerce and warehouse facility in Northern New Jersey. Goodwill NYNJ will run its ecommerce operations, sort unsold […]
Goodwill NYNJ Celebrates the 30th Anniversary of the ADA
This year on July 26, Goodwill Industries of Greater NY and Northern NJ (Goodwill NYNJ) marks the 30th anniversary of the signing of the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA). This law prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in employment, education, and public accommodations. While the ADA has provided the disability community with increased access, Goodwill […]
Goodwill NYNJ program helps NYCHA residents find employment
Goodwill Industries of Greater NY and Northern NJ, Inc. (Goodwill NYNJ) has continued to place people in employment during the Covid-19 pandemic. One of its 46 programs in the New York City metropolitan region, Jobs-Plus in The Bronx has placed more than 20 NYCHA residents in Covid-19 related positions like warehousing, maintenance, Healthcare and Security. […]
Goodwill NYNJ appoints 3 new members to its Board of Directors
New York, NY – July 20, 2020 –Goodwill® Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey Inc. has named Beth Stankard, Douglas A. Hand, and William J. Staples to its Board of Directors(BOD) during the second half of its fiscal year ending on June 30, 2020. Stankard was elected to the organization’s BOD during the […]
Goodwill NYNJ joins 80 organizations to develop recovery plan in response to COVID-19
In response to the growing unemployment and small business collapse in New York City as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Goodwill Industries of Greater NY and Northern NJ, Inc. (Goodwill NYNJ) joined over 80 leaders from the private and human services sectors to partnered as the NY Workforce Recovery Strategy Group to develop a […]
It’s Good To Be Back!
Starting June 15th 2020, Goodwill NYNJ started our phased reopening of our store fleet. Stores will reopen with enhanced safety guidelines for shoppers, donors and employees including social distancing in stores, required face covering, one way shopping in aisles and contactless donations. Goodwill NYNJ’s stores are here. This week we will open a total of 11 stores in […]
Goodwill store re-opening information
Starting May 19, three New Jersey Goodwill NYNJ stores will open for contactless donation drop-offs Tuesdays – Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Stores will not be open for shopping. Signage at the locations will indicate how to safely make a contactless donation. The Goodwill NYNJ locations are: East Brunswick Store: 415 Highway 18, 08816 Pequannock Store: 561 […]
Goodwill NYNJ launches COVID-19 Crisis Fund to support its mission
The situation around COVID-19 is changing so rapidly. We hope you and your loved ones are safe and healthy. These are unprecedented times. And your support is needed more than ever. All 32 of our Goodwill stores in the New York City metropolitan region, including the 10 Northern NJ Counties, have temporarily closed for 2 […]
Due to Coronavirus Crisis Goodwill NYNJ Stores to Close for Two Weeks
**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE** March 2020 Contact: Jose Medellin | jmedellin@goodwillnynj.org | (646) 238-9133 mobile Due to Coronavirus Crisis Goodwill NYNJ Stores to Close for Two Weeks Goodwill Industries® of Greater NY and Northern NJ will temporarily close its 32 thrift stores while continuing to pay staff, offer remote services for behavioral health, people with development disabilities and those […]
Goodwill NYNJ & Price.com expand partnership with sustainable fashion event during NYFW
Goodwill Industries® of Greater NY and Northern NJ celebrated its debut on Project Runway during Goodwill Extended, its fashion week party with purpose, in partnership with Price.com on Feb. 13 with honorary host celebrity-stylist Karla Welch, and fashion influencers pulling collections from donated clothes and accessories. New York, NY – February 13, 2020 – Goodwill Industries® […]