Success Story: Raymond Jones
From 1983 to 1991 Raymond Jones served in the communications field for the Navy. His role was to send encrypted messages from ship to shore, and he shared mess deck…
Read MoreGoodwill and TechBridge Offer Technology Career Program in Cobb County
TechBridge and Goodwill have partnered to launch a free, 16-week Technology Career Program designed to prepare individuals for a career in the growing technology and innovation fields. We are looking…
Read MoreGoodwill® Announces New Board Members
New additions bring depth of knowledge to board of directors DECATUR, Ga. – Goodwill of North Georgia is announcing the appointment of three new board members for the 2019…
Read MoreEating local with Food Well
In Atlanta, three out of four residents don’t get their recommended 2.5 cups of vegetables every day. One in four children live in families that are food-insecure, and one in…
Read MoreGiving back to those who have given so much
Atlanta’s Veteran’s Empowerment Organization has helped more than 4,000 homeless veterans and their families find housing, job training, and supportive services. Now celebrating its tenth anniversary, the nonprofit provides a…
Read MoreDefying the Odds
When the odds seemed stacked against her, Lyric McGhee found solace in the living room of her sister’s apartment – specifically, the couch. “I had to sleep on the couch…
Read MoreBehind the Scenes with Dell McKinney
Meet Dell McKinney, our vice president of donor services. For one full week, he had the opportunity to be “on the ground” with front line staff. Throughout the week, he…
Read MoreSuccess Story: Curtis Sigur
While serving for four years in the Air Force as an aircrew life support specialist, Curtis Sigur was responsible for ensuring that all flight and safety equipment was in perfect…
Read MoreLiving Small in Atlanta
In the 1960s and 70s, the average home size was 1,600 square feet for 3.5 people. Today, houses average 2,600 square feet for 2.5 people. As houses are getting bigger,…
Read MoreSuccess Story: Kelly Ngu
A Perfect Match Step one – tap your shoes on a sticky mat to remove rogue dust. Step two – place cloth covers over your shoes. Step three – put a hair net over your hair, or…
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