Our Impact

One year ago, an EF-3 tornado caused widespread damage and destruction in parts of Spalding County, with the town of Griffin taking a direct hit and several businesses and families…

A new workforce training program aims to help hundreds of job seekers begin a career in one of Georgia’s fastest-growing industries: electric vehicles. Goodwill of North Georgia and professional services firm Accenture are…

Goodwill of North Georgia has partnered with DeKalb County to provide rental and utility assistance to residents in need. With the federal funds provided by DeKalb County, Goodwill has distributed…

Xavier Wright, a native of Elberton, joined the Army after completing high school. After serving in the Army, he settled in Athens in 2016 and began searching for job opportunities…

The Winder Goodwill, store and donation center, underwent a complete internal renovation and celebrated its grand reopening on November 30. The newly renovated store features fresh paint colors, new wall…

Church’s Texas Chicken® and Goodwill of North Georgia have teamed up to launch a holiday initiative called “Celebrating Generosity.” The campaign aims to positively impact communities by encouraging people to…

At the beginning of January 2022, Melanie Rust walked into the Goodwill Career Center in Oakwood. Her Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency (GVRA) counselor, Corin Morgan, referred her for Job Readiness…

Goodwill is Hosting Christmas This Year Deck the halls with Goodwill treasures, the holiday season is officially here and Goodwill of North Georgia has everything you need! Whether you’re shopping…

Goodwill of North Georgia celebrated entrepreneurs during its annual Battle of the Biz gala, raising nearly $420,000 in support of its 14 career centers. The nonprofit also received a $200,000…

An awful car accident three decades ago meant partial paralysis, a long hospital stay, a painful rehabilitation and eventual return to walking with an abiding limp for Lisa Smith. Years…