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A man is seated in an office chair, wearing a blue quilted jacket and a blue baseball cap with an emblem. He is sitting with his hands clasped together, looking slightly to the side. Behind him is a wooden bookshelf filled with binders and documents, and there is a light switch on the wall to his left. The room appears to be a typical office or workspace.
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Isnard Laurent – PROS Rebound

Isnard Laurent, a Queens man who now is in his forties, came to Goodwill thirteen years ago seeking help to manage his mental health diagnosis, schizophrenia, and to address social and education challenges. He had had short-term jobs intermittently, but had not held consistent employment for the past ten years

A group of people standing in front of a Goodwill store during a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The group, consisting of both men and women dressed in business casual attire, is holding a blue ribbon. The Goodwill sign is prominently displayed above the entrance. The event appears to be taking place on a sunny day, and the store has a green awning over the entrance.
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Goodwill Opens Store and Donation Center in Ledgewood, NJ

Ledgewood, NJ – June 4, 2024 – Goodwill Industries® of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey, Inc. (GoodwillNYNJ) held today a grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony with local dignitaries to celebrate the official opening of its Goodwill Store & Donation Center in Morris County, NJ. Address is1234

Volunteers prepare bags filled with supplies, showcasing their dedication and teamwork.
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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

A worker in a black uniform and protective gloves fills cups with a soft serve machine at an ice cream shop, shelves with colorful ice cream containers in the background.
Impact Stories

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