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Fall Thrift Trends: What to Look for at Goodwill NYNJ This Season

Thrifting Into Fall: Affordable Fashion, Endless Possibilities Fall in New York and New Jersey is one of the best times to refresh your wardrobe — the air cools, the layers return, and style takes center stage. But updating your closet doesn’t have to mean spending a fortune. Thrifting at Goodwill

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The Best Places to Thrift in NYC and NJ: Why Goodwill Tops the List

Thrifting in New York and New Jersey: A Local Favorite Thrift shopping has become one of the most popular ways to explore personal style, shop sustainably, and discover one-of-a-kind items without breaking the bank. Across New York City and Northern New Jersey, secondhand stores are thriving — but few combine

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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

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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

Jordin Sparks performs at the Goodwill "New Lives" event in Brooklyn, NY USA
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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.

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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