News | Goodwill of Western New York

May 30, 2023

Goodwill Partners with Buffalo State and Niagara University on Campus Move Out

Goodwill of Western New York teamed up with Buffalo State University and Niagara University to help students move out of their residence...

May 25, 2023

Goodwill CEO Shares Lessons in Leadership

Tom Ulbrich, Goodwill President & CEO, has experienced leadership from many different angles throughout his career. He shared some of his...

May 10, 2023

Jamestown Mayor Gives Keynote Address at Goodskills Graduation

Goodwill of Western New York honored members of the most recent graduating class of its Goodskills Career Builder, a targeted workforce...

May 5, 2023

Goodskills Graduate Featured in WKBW Story

Roberta Dixon was struggling to make ends meet for her and her teenage daughter until she found Goodwill's Goodskills Career Builder....

Apr 4, 2023

Goodwill of WNY Named Finalist for Workforce Innovation Award

Goodwill of Western New York is proud to announce that we have been named a finalist for the 2023 Workforce Innovation Award in the...

Mar 28, 2023

Spring Cleaning: Declutter and Donate to Make a Difference

The spring cleaning ritual is an annual rite of passage for many as they get set for warmer weather. But did you know that spring...

Feb 14, 2023

Angie and Tivo: A Goodwill Love Story

Everyone loves a love story. Meet Angie and Tivo. Their love story began when they saw each other’s profiles on an online dating site. ...

Jan 24, 2023

Goodskills Career Builder Expands into Niagara Falls

Goodwill of Western New York was recently awarded one of only 21 national Build Back Better Regional Challenge awards to expand its...

Jan 18, 2023

Jamestown Selected for Nationally Funded Goodskills Career Builder Initiative

Goodwill of Western New York was recently awarded one of only 21 national Build Back Better Regional Challenge awards to expand its...

Nov 16, 2022

Goodwill Earns Three-Year CARF Accreditation

CARF International announced that Goodwill of Western New York has been accredited for a period of three years. The latest accreditation...

Nov 15, 2022

Rare Bobblehead Sets New Local ShopGoodwill Record

You can always find unique treasures on ShopGoodwill.com, Goodwill’s online auction site. Sometimes you find that rare, sought after,...

Oct 27, 2022

Roberta's Story

"Goodskills taught me that I deserved more for myself and my daughter." Roberta is a devoted single mom who was struggling and relying on...

Oct 25, 2022

Congressman Higgins & Goodwill Outline Plans to Accelerate Workforce Training

Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) joined Goodwill of Western New York President and CEO Thomas R. Ulbrich and Steve Davis, President of...

Oct 22, 2022

Goodwill Honors Trocaire College as Community Partner of the Year

A private career-oriented Catholic college in the spirit of the Sisters of Mercy, Trocaire College strives to empower students toward...

Oct 22, 2022

Goodwill Honors M&T Bank as Business Partner of the Year

Great companies have an enduring sense of purpose. M&T Bank is one of these companies. They are driven to help, and encourage and enable...

Oct 21, 2022

Goodwill Opens New Location in Southgate Plaza

Goodwill of Western New York held a ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony at the Southgate Plaza in West Seneca marking the opening...

Oct 20, 2022

Shamar's Story

"Goodskills gave me the confidence to really be myself and to go after opportunities with the skills I've learned." Shamar was at a place...

Oct 19, 2022

Pathways to Success 21st Annual Achievement Awards Held

On October 12th, 2022 Goodwill of Western New York held its Pathways to Success 21st Annual Achievement Awards at the Powerhouse at Color...

Sep 9, 2022

Goodwill Receives Federal Funding to Expand Goodskills Career Builder

Buffalo is one of 21 cities to win funding through the federal $1 billion Build Back Better Challenge. The $25 million award announced...

Aug 23, 2022

Back to School Savings at Goodwill

Back to school shopping is in full swing and savvy shoppers know they can find name brands for less while supporting their community at...