Our Impact

Right before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Lilburn resident Verna Le Fleur completed her early childhood education specialist degree at Gwinnett Technical College. A seasoned educator, she was excited about incorporating…

Goodwill of North Georgia has been recognized as one of the top workforce development organizations in the nation under Keith Parker’s leadership. The Cobb Workforce Partnership (CWP) is a collaboration…

Conveniently located on Atlanta Highway and on Lexington Road, Goodwill of Northeast Georgia offers an array of home or apartment items. From computers and TVs, to books, kitchen supplies and even toys for…

Oletha Fraser moved from Florida to Georgia, hoping to create a better life for herself. Though she had an associate degree in science and worked in the medical field, Oletha…

Meet Dominique Macklin Dominique Macklin, a Kennesaw resident and single mom, worked as an associate at a temporary staffing agency while also studying logistics at Chattahoochee Tech.On the path to…

In July 2020, Eric Harris, a resident of Fulton County, sought help from Goodwill’s Old National Career Center. Having experienced a few difficult years that included incarceration, Eric wanted to…

Goodwill helped generate $1 billion in economic impact for the state last year, according to the organization’s 2022 annual impact report. Goodwill of North Georgia employed and connected 19,254 people…

As we commemorate Disability Pride Month, it is vital to shine a light on an often-overlooked facet of our labor force – the meaningful integration of individuals with disabilities into…

Gainesville resident Tiffany Crenshaw came to Goodwill’s Oakwood Career Center in November 2021 after seeing a flyer advertising the welding training program. At 29 years old, this single mother needed…

Goodwill of North Georgia has successfully contributed to Georgia’s growing employment and fiscal impact rates by identifying workforce needs and developing programs to train people across a wide range of…