Our Impact

Dequanus “Quan” Wilson is originally from Montgomery, Alabama. He was referred to Goodwill® in Decatur through Back on My Feet in partnership with Covenant Community, which are both non-profit organizations…

Steven Hardy is an incredible example of strength and courage. After falling on hard times, he found himself unhoused, hungry and with nowhere to go. He took shelter outside the…

To wrap up our celebration of Women’s History Month, two members of Goodwill of North Georgia’s executive leadership team – Elaine Armstrong and Jenny Taylor – have written letters of…

Putting people to work is our brand mission. Every purchase and donation helps to create career opportunities for North Georgians. So, those unique finds at great prices are just the…

Antonious Powell had been managing his own business, a mobile car wash lab. With weather and the number of customers being unpredictable, Antonious decided it was time to pursue a…

Norcross resident Daniel Simpson visited Goodwill’s Pleasant Hill Career Center in early July 2020. He was interested in enrolling in the Forklift training program because he had warehouse experience and…

Lawrenceville resident Drosos Galouzis was working in a restaurant but was eager for a new career. He could not see himself growing in the restaurant business, especially when his brother,…

Pennsylvania native Bradley Walker made his way to Stone Mountain in 1997 in search of better job opportunities and quality of life. Shortly after relocating, he met his wife, L’Cretia,…

Goodwill of North Georgia is excited to announce a Request for Proposal (RFP). This funding opportunity provides programmatic work support and/or technical assistance for nonprofits offering services including housing and…

The Goodwill of North Georgia team has just put the finishing touches on the renovations to its oldest store – the West End location. On Thursday, Feb. 16, team members,…