KEEP THE GOOD GOING
Goodwill Industries empowers individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment to gain independence through the power of work.
YOU MAKE OUR DOUBLE IMPACT POSSIBLE
29 Million
Goods were donated & repurposed.
14,229
People received job training and placement, on-the-job coaching, and retention services.
7,192
Individuals with disabilities received on the job and retention services.
42,000
Metric tons of CO2 saved from release in the atmosphere.
Uplifting The NYNJ Community
Goodwill NYNJ is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We exist to uplift the local communities of New York and Northern New Jersey by using funds generated in our retail stores and donation centers to support employment opportunities for people with disabilities or other obstacles to employment
News & Events
Impact story Jesus
Jesus Rodriguez was a taxi driver before the pandemic hit,, but lack of work forced him to applied for public assistance and become a stay-at-home dad. But Tragedy had literally hit home earlier; fire consumed his home and he lost everything. His wife worked to support the family while he sought a stable job.
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES® WEEK CELEBRATES THE POWER OF WORK May 1-7
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES® WEEK CELEBRATES THE POWER OF WORK May 1-7
Olive Zachowski - Legal Services
Olive Zachowski had been on and off public assistance for about 3 years before joining Bridge To Tech. Her background was in theatrical carpentry and other odd jobs working with her hands, but when theatres closed due to the pandemic, she found it difficult to find employment. Olive came to Goodwill NYNJ on February 20, 2020. During the pandemic she stayed engaged with her follow up specialist and attending weekly Zoom workshops.