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Goodwill Industries empowers individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment to
gain independence through the power of work.
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4,139
9,129
People received job training and placement, on-the-job coaching, and/or retention services.
966,976
Individuals donated goods and clothing to Goodwill NYNJ last year.
38,679,040
Pounds of pre-loved clothing and household goods were repurposed and reused, through our stores and donation centers.
*2022 Annual Impact Statistics
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
Goodwill NYNJ Expands Executive Leadership Team with Two Strategic Appointments
New York, NY – August 7, 2025 – Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey (Goodwill NYNJ) is proud to announce two key additions to its executive leadership team, reinforcing the organization’s commitment to growth, innovation, and its mission of creating sustainable opportunities for all. Samantha Rich
Robert Hicks – GoodTemps
Robert Hicks left New York City during the pandemic, but returned in spring 2023. He was living in a shelter and struggling to find work. He began working three-days each week, but he was seeking a full-time job, so he registered at GoodTemps to get assistance. The GoodTemps team assessed
Goodwill Launches “New Lives” Campaign with Jordin Sparks at Brooklyn Event
Goodwill Industries International (GII) has announced the latest iteration of its “New Lives” campaign, designed to educate donors, funders, job seekers, and the public about its role as the leading nonprofit provider of job training and placement services in North America. Goodwill Industries of Greater NY and Northern NJ, Inc.