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Employees of Griffin Goodwill Reflect on One Year Mark Since Destructive Tornado
One year ago, an EF-3 tornado caused widespread damage and destruction in parts of Spalding County, with the town of Griffin taking a direct hit and several businesses and families…
Read MoreGoodwill to Help Job Seekers Plug Into Georgia’s Surging EV Industry
A new workforce training program aims to help hundreds of job seekers begin a career in one of Georgia’s fastest-growing industries: electric vehicles. Goodwill of North Georgia and professional services firm Accenture are…
Read MoreDeKalb County Partners with Goodwill on Rental, Utility Assistance Program
Goodwill of North Georgia has partnered with DeKalb County to provide rental and utility assistance to residents in need. With the federal funds provided by DeKalb County, Goodwill has distributed…
Read MoreGoodwill Celebrates Grand Reopening of Winder Store
The Winder Goodwill, store and donation center, underwent a complete internal renovation and celebrated its grand reopening on November 30. The newly renovated store features fresh paint colors, new wall…
Read MoreChurch’s Texas Chicken® and Goodwill of North Georgia Announce Collaboration With “Celebrating Generosity” Initiative
Church’s Texas Chicken® and Goodwill of North Georgia have teamed up to launch a holiday initiative called “Celebrating Generosity.” The campaign aims to positively impact communities by encouraging people to…
Read MoreGoodwill Receives $600K for Career Center and Entrepreneurship Program
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…
Read MoreWorkers with Disabilities Gaining More Jobs, Acceptance
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…
Read MoreGriffin Goodwill Store Reopens Months After Tornado
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…
Read MoreGoodwill Career Centers Celebrates Grand Reopening of Duluth Facility
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…
Read MoreGoodwill of North Georgia Announces New 2024 Board Members
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…
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