Author Archives: Goodwill of North Georgia

Goodwill of North Georgia is organizing a Back-to-School Job and Resource Fair on Aug. 1 at the Old National Career Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m, just in time for the upcoming school year. The event offers attendees access to potential career opportunities and helpful resources. The organization will provide hygiene kits, non-perishable food […]

Goodwill of North Georgia recently received a $200,000 grant from the Truist Foundation to support its GoodBiz Program. The Truist Foundation collaborates with non-profit organizations that offer opportunities for wealth-building to historically excluded communities, aiming to address systemic inequality and create better life prospects. The GoodBiz Program, offered by Goodwill of North Georgia, is a […]

The most recent jobs report from the Bureau of Labor statistics reveals interesting disparities in the continued job market recovery following the pandemic. While the overall unemployment rate continues to hold steady around 3.6%, it does show that Black American workers are seeing a decline in employment levels.  The report reveals that there were 300,000 […]

July is Disability Pride Month, which celebrates the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act and raises awareness about the difficulties individuals with disabilities face. It’s an opportunity to recognize their significant contributions to society and resilience in overcoming discrimination and ableism. Historically, people living with disabilities have faced discrimination in various aspects of life, […]

As part of that celebration, we recognize that financial independence and job security also means freedom to many.

Goodwill of North Georgia has released its annual Impact Report commissioned through Elliot D. Pollack and Company, in recognition of the organization’s 98th anniversary. The 2022 report highlights the immense economic growth Goodwill has created in 2022 as well as over the past decade specific to the overall impact in job creation and placement, livable […]

Goodwill of North Georgia understands highway infrastructure, roadways, and public transportation services that keep us in motion are in dire need of committed workers in Georgia and nationally. The US is currently seeing a drastic decline in construction, transportation, and labor workers with over half a million job openings that need to be filled. The organization […]

Goodwill of North Georgia works hard to find opportunities for those trying to provide for their families and understands the immense racial socioeconomic and wealth gap that persists in the state. The organization – currently one of the largest retail operations and workforce training agencies in Georgia – is the number one Goodwill nationally for […]

Goodwill of North Georgia’s main mission is to put people to work, and this year’s graduating class once again makes good on that promise. Out of the 253 graduating from Goodwill training programs, 109 have already secured employment with companies such as Amazon, Kroger, Delta Airlines, Georgia Department of Transportation, and many others. For each regional graduating […]

Every day, Goodwill of North Georgia celebrates diversity, recognizing that a diverse workforce benefits not just team members, but the business as well. In fact, Forbes recently reported that, “companies with a diverse workforce are 35% more likely to experience greater financial returns than their respective non-diverse counterparts.” Additionally, diverse companies enjoy higher employee satisfaction […]

Every time you speak to someone from Goodwill of North Georgia’s career services department, you will probably hear the term “A, B, C – a good job, a better job and a career.” But what does that mean and how does that impact the people that Goodwill serves? Recently, Goodwill’s Director of Instructional Development and […]

This past March, several women within Goodwill of North Georgia leadership were asked to write a letter of encouragement in honor of Women’s History Month. As we look to celebrate Mothers this coming Sunday, we are revisiting an open letter from Goodwill of North Georgia Vice President of Marketing, Elaine Armstrong who shares some salient […]

This National Small Business Week (April 30 – May 6), Goodwill of North Georgia calls attention to small business owners who are the backbone of the workforce. To support aspiring and established entrepreneurs who are looking to bolster and grow their enterprises, Goodwill offers GoodBiz, a 12- to 15-week course where participants will learn skills […]

Steven Hardy is an incredible example of strength and courage. After falling on hard times, he found himself unhoused, hungry and with nowhere to go. He took shelter outside the Goodwill® Old National career center, sleeping on the sidewalk after the center closed. The team was concerned, and employment specialist Tahirah Harding made efforts to […]

Celebrate sustainable fashion with Atlanta-based stylists and Goodwill styles To celebrate sustainable shopping and fashion before Earth Day (April 22nd), Goodwill of North Georgia is hosting a free Earth Day Fashion Show featuring thrifted looks created by local stylists.  On April 19th from 6 – 7p.m., models will walk the runway wearing outfits comprised of […]

Goodwill store celebrates internal renovations Goodwill celebrated the grand re-opening of its Snellville store on Thursday, April 7th, after undergoing internal renovations. The Goodwill team has been working to renovate many of its locations including Northlake, Perimeter, Pleasant Hill, and West End to revamp the shopping, donating, and working experience for everyone who supports the […]

According to the World Resources Institute, discarded, non-biodegradable materials can sit in landfills for up to 200 years, becoming waste that negatively impacts the environment.  While it may be easier to throw away rather than donate, giving your items a second life can have tremendous positive impacts on the amount of waste we produce as […]