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American Express holds volunteer event to benefit Goodwill NYNJ
AMEX colleagues in the New York City and New Jersey area donated their time and resources to help gather and sort clothing for Goodwill, a non-profit, community-based organization that operates donation centers and thrift stores, and that provides job training and employment placement services across the U.S. and internationally. As
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Marsha Martin – Supported Employment Program
Most people with disabilities come to Goodwill seeking help to find jobs. Not Marsha Martin. The Brooklyn resident in her thirties with a mild intellectual disability had been working in retail thanks to a family connection since 2019. But she was struggling to communicate at work, so she came to
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2 New Goodwill Stores Open in NJ
Just in time for the spring cleaning season, Goodwill Industries of Greater NY and Northern NJ, Inc. (Goodwill NYNJ) has opened two new traditional Goodwill Stores and Donation Centers in Northern New Jersey! On March 22, we launched our 9th retail location in the Garden State at 1234 US-46, Ledgewood,
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Goodwill appoints Ana Buitrago and fashion designer Maxwell Osborne to its Board of Directors
New York, NY – April 1, 2024 –Goodwill Industries® of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey Inc. (Goodwill NYNJ) named Ana Buitrago and fashion designer Maxwell Osborne to its Board of Directors during the Board’s first meeting of 2024. Ms. Buitrago is a board and strategic advisor in e-Com,
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First Goodwill Mini Shop & Donation Drop opens in Long Island, NY
Goodwill Industries® of Greater NY and Northern NJ held today a grand opening ceremony to officially launch the first Mini Shop & Donation Drop in Long Island to bring job opportunities, and to offer shopping of selected goods and an easy and convenient way for Nassau County residents to donate
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Goodwill NYNJ Names Joanna Kibel-Gagne Executive Vice President of Mission
New York, NY – February 26, 2024 – Goodwill Industries® of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey, Inc. is pleased to announce that Joanna Kibel-Gagne has joined the nonprofit organization as Executive Vice President of Mission, effective February 26, 2024. Dr. Kibel-Gagne was previously deputy chief program officer for