GOODWILL NYNJ NAMES DOLORES SWIRIN-YAO EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, MISSION SERVICES

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 2017 GOODWILL NYNJ NAMES DOLORES SWIRIN-YAO EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, MISSION SERVICES New York, NY – Goodwill® Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey, Inc., is pleased to announce that Dolores Swirin-Yao has joined as Executive Vice President, Mission Services, effective September 18, 2017. Ms. Swirin-Yao was previously President and CEO […]

Vision 2020

Update to the community from Goodwill NYNJ Over the last several months, Goodwill NYNJ has undertaken a comprehensive strategic and financial review to answer critical questions about our future. This process included a comprehensive, top-to-bottom look at the organization’s programs, retail footprint, administration and finances. To address this challenge, Goodwill NYNJ today began implementing a […]

Team Goodwill NYNJ will participate in the 2017 TCS NYC Marathon!

On Sunday, November 5, our dedicated team of five runners will brave the chilly morning air in Staten Island, ready for an invigorating 26.2 mile race through all five boroughs. This year, Team Goodwill NYNJ runners will be raising money and awareness to empower individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment. All funds raised […]

Goodwill® and A Pea in the Pod® Announce Donate Deal for Expectant Mothers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 2017 GOODWILL® AND A PEA IN THE POD® ANNOUNCE DONATE DEAL FOR EXPECTANT MOTHERS Donate a pair of jeans and get 25 percent off a pair of new maternity jeans New York City, NY— Moms-to-be can get their new jeans on with the help of Goodwill Industries of Greater NY and […]

Goodwill and Citi Announce Employee Financial Wellness Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 2016 GOODWILL ANNOUNCES EMPLOYEE FINANCIAL WELLNESS PROGRAM FUNDED BY CITI Neighborhood Trust Will Facilitate the Employer Solution for Goodwill NYNJ Staff New York, NY –Goodwill® Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey, Inc. announced Thursday a new financial capability and wellness program for its employees, with support from Citi Community […]

Goodwill Launches Etsy Store For Entrepreneurs With Disabilities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 2017 GOODWILL LAUNCHES ETSY STORE TO HELP ENTREPRENEURS WITH DISABILITIES SELL THEIR PRODUCTS The Makers’ Market at Goodwill Etsy Store Begins Operations Jan. 31 Harrison, NJ – Individuals with disabilities who have faced challenges in seeking traditional employment have found new entrepreneurial opportunities at their local Makerspace. On Tuesday, January 31, 2017, […]

Goodwill Launches Mobile Collection Pilot in the Upper East Side

Starting November 1, 2016, Goodwill® NYNJ will test a pilot program to collect donations outside subway stations at Manhattan’s Upper East Side every morning from 6 to 9 a.m. Residents may drop off clothing, shoes, accessories and small household items. They will be given a QR code to get a tax receipt for their donation. Goodwill […]

Donate Your Unwanted Gift Cards to Support Goodwill NYNJ Services

Goodwill NYNJ has teamed up with Raise Marketplace to collect your unwanted gift cards! Have you ever received a gift card for your birthday that you never used or have you found a gift card that has been sitting in your drawer forever? Starting on Monday, August 1, Goodwill® NYNJ will accept donations of unwanted gift cards and […]

Goodwill NYNJ Names Katy Gaul-Stigge President and CEO

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 2016 GOODWILL NYNJ NAMES KATY GAUL-STIGGE PRESIDENT AND CEO New York, NY – Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey, Inc. announced today that Katy Gaul-Stigge will be the new President and CEO effective mid-March, 2016. Ms. Gaul-Stigge is currently the executive director of the Mayor’s Office of Workforce […]

GOODWILL TO OPEN 4th BOUTIQUE IN MANHATTAN SEP. 17 DURING NY FASHION WEEK

Union Square Location Will Offer Retail Training and Employment to Individuals With Disabilities and Barriers to Employment FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 2015 NYC, NY – Nowadays, fashion-conscious shoppers have plenty of ways to find good deals on designer clothing. But a local nonprofit, Goodwill NYNJ offers top-notch and designer fashion at bargain prices while helping enhance the lives of community […]