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Impact Stories

Trevor Lobban – Bridge Y.E.S. program

Trevor Lobban came to Goodwill right before Thanksgiving Day 2023. At 22, the autistic Newark resident wanted to acquire the necessary skills to get and maintain a job. Trevor had graduated from high school six months earlier, but he had never worked. His only work experience consisted in a two-month

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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

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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