Meet Angel
Eager to gain new work skills and start a new career path, Angel Williams was referred by the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency (GVRA) to Goodwill’s Metropolitan Parkway Career Center for…
Read MoreGoodwill of North Georgia: A Teacher’s Choice for a Unique Classroom
As the back-to-school season enters its second week for most schools, One teacher express how she used Goodwill of North Georgia as an affordable alternative for decorating her classroom with…
Read MoreMeet Tristan English
When Tristan English learned about Goodwill of North Georgia launching a Clean Tech training program for Electrical Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Technicians, he immediately took advantage of this opportunity. Tristan…
Read MoreGoodwill® Announces New 2025 Board Members
The organization has appointed new community leaders to strengthen its commitment to workforce development and economic mobility. Goodwill of North Georgia, the leading Goodwill organization for connecting job seekers with…
Read MoreMeet Krishanda Benton
Krishanda Benton had her mind set on creating a better future for herself. Despite past setbacks, she knew she could rewrite her story. Krishanda believed that learning a new trade…
Read MoreMeet Xavier Scott
Xavier Scott came to Goodwill’s Pleasant Hill Career Center with a strong desire to work. He and his mother knew that with the proper support and coaching, he could succeed in his…
Read MoreRocket Community Fund, National Black Empowerment Council, and Goodwill® of North Georgia Launch “Homeownership Wealth Initiative
ATLANTA, April 23, 2024 – Rocket Community Fund, National Black Empowerment Council (NBEC), and Goodwill of North Georgia today announced the launch of the Homeownership Wealth Initiative, a pilot program designed…
Read MoreOakwood Goodwill Reopens its Doors for Renovations
The Goodwill location in Oakwood has reopened after undergoing renovations earlier this year. The revamp is part of Goodwill’s broader initiative to renovate several stores in the area, including Buford,…
Read MoreGoodwill of North Georgia Receives $300k from the Coca-Cola Foundation
Goodwill of North Georgia has received a $300,000 grant from the Coca-Cola Foundation for workforce training programs serving women in unconventional professions. Goodwill of North Georgia reports an 84% surge…
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