When you donate to Goodwill, you’re doing more than clearing out space in your home: You’re creating opportunities for people in your community to thrive. At Goodwill, we are driven […]
Give Your Good: The Journey of Your Donation
More to Our Store-y: How My Career Advisor is Kickstarting Careers in Virginia
What was your first job? Was it mowing your neighbor’s lawn, babysitting young relatives, or swirling soft serve at your local ice cream parlor? No one is born with work […]
More to Our Store-y: 5 Reasons to Donate to Goodwill
Goodwill Industries of the Valleys has long been a cornerstone of community support, offering far more than just a place to donate unwanted items. As a nonprofit organization with a […]
More to Our Store-y: Mindy Boyd, Chief Operations Officer
More to Our Store-y: Mindy Boyd Celebrates 20 Years at Goodwill Industries of the Valleys Mindy Boyd’s career at Goodwill began with moving to Roanoke in 1990 to pursue studies […]
More to Our Store-y: Oliver Blaney, Store Manager
Oliver Blaney’s journey with Goodwill Industries of the Valleys showcases his growth from a part-time processor to a seasoned manager, and his passion for our mission. Q: When did you […]
More to Our Store-y: Brenda Young, Donated Goods Processor
In the heart of Daleville, Virginia, Brenda Young has been a cornerstone of Goodwill Industries of the Valleys for more than 15 years. Her journey from the restaurant industry to […]
More to Our Store-y: Daniel Breen, Baler
Daniel Breen’s journey in his own words from living on the streets to obtaining stability and independence with his job at Goodwill Industries of the Valleys. How did you start […]
More to Our Store-y: Melissa “Shug” Banks, E-Commerce Supervisor
Discover the inspiring journey of Melissa, affectionately known as “Shug,” who transformed her life through Goodwill Industries of the Valleys. Initially seeking a change from her third-shift job, Shug found […]
“The Most Important Months of My Life”: A Teen’s Journey of Obtaining His GED at Goodwill
Eighteen-year-old Eain Lawhorn hadn’t stepped foot in a traditional classroom in almost a decade. “The last time I went to a public school was third grade,” said Lawhorn, who’d been […]
Life After Incarceration: A Former Prisoner’s Reflection on Goodwill’s Career Navigation Program
Virginia releases roughly 229,418 men and 67,496 women from its prisons and jails each year. In the realm of reentry programs and career navigation, Goodwill Industries of the Valleys has emerged as […]
