Our Impact

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…

Alisa Rivera is originally from Buffalo, NY, but she and her family moved to Charlotte, NC, in 2006 for better career opportunities. In Charlotte, she discovered the career services offered…

In late June 2021, Vashanun Powell, a resident of Austell, was actively searching for new job opportunities. Having recently moved from South Carolina to be closer to his hometown of…

Scare Up Some Unique Costume Ideas Goodwill of North Georgia is your Halloween destination for one-of-a-kind finds. Whether you’re shopping for stylish vintage gear or low-cost school supplies, we have…

Goodwill of North Georgia reopened its Griffin store and Donation Center on September 28, 2023, after it had been heavily damaged by an EF-3 tornado on January 13, 2023. The…

Goodwill of North Georgia’s Pleasant Hill Career Center has been renovated and updated to add additional square footage to serve all Gwinnett County residents. The Career Center is expected to…

Goodwill of North Georgia has announced the appointment of two new board members who will help advance the organization’s goal of getting people back to work. The new board members…

Khadija Harris left her hometown in Florida five years ago to find better employment opportunities in Georgia. After settling in Ellijay, she landed a job at a call center. Later,…

On Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023, Cherokee County job seekers will flock to the Northside Hospital Cherokee Conference Center to embark on a transformative journey in their career pursuits. The 5th annual…