Our Impact

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…

Antanell Jones, a resident of Decatur, has visited Goodwill’s South DeKalb Career Center twice before to seek assistance with job searches. After losing her job during the pandemic, she returned…

Goodwill of North Georgia has been working for decades to identify workforce needs and develop programs to train people across a wide range of skilled trades and career opportunities. In…

As the organization marks its 89th birthday, Goodwill of North Georgia says it has employed and connected 19,254 people with work opportunities. The ripple effect throughout the economy generated an economic impact of…