Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin, Inc.

Goodwill leaders had a great time attending Chicago Jobs Council's 43rd Annual Meeting. They were able to unite with Chicago’s community and institutional leaders to learn about the work Chicago Jobs Council is doing, alongside Chicagoland workforce development organizations, that are removing barriers and helping job seekers access quality jobs. #WeAreGoodwill

Thanks to your support through purchases and donations, Goodwill has done some amazing things in the last year, including 4,000+ employment placements across southeastern Wisconsin and metropolitan Chicago. We are grateful to all of our shoppers and donors for helping us fulfill our mission: Connecting people to work. Preparing people for life. Learn more about how you can help: https://ow.ly/Hjb750Sqp9f

We are excited to celebrate 50 years of making a difference with SourceAmerica! Goodwill is proud to be part of SourceAmerica’s network of nonprofit agencies that help create employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Read more about Lysander Jones from Goodwill Great Lakes, one of the thousands of individuals with disabilities who’ve inspired others with his perseverance, professionalism and passion: https://ow.ly/wWcQ50SAKuH #50YearsofStories

As part of our Feature Friday series, we’ve been highlighting employee volunteers who have made a significant impact through our Acts of Goodwill program. Today, we want you to meet Terry VanParys, director, support services at Goodwill Great Lakes. Terry arranged a large volunteer event with 15 Goodwill volunteers, resulting in 45 combined volunteer hours, at Catholic Charities Christmas Gift Program in Lake County, IL. “I really appreciate the opportunity to assist partner agencies who have helped Goodwill and the people we serve. I enjoy working with my Goodwill Great Lakes teammates from other departments, as well as those who are from the retail division. Goodwill has been fortunate to have such great support from the communities where we operate. It’s nice to be able to make such a visible impact.” #WeAreGoodwill #FeatureFriday #ActsOfGoodwill #VolunteerSpotlight

Ensuring our services reach the heart of the communities that face the most pressing needs, Goodwill leaders attended Be the Light, an evening celebrating survivors and the Sojourner mission to transform lives impacted by domestic violence. We have provided job search assistance to help Sojourner Family Peace Center clients find work, referral resources and job training and support since 2015. The organization is one of the Goodwill Workforce Connection Centers’ community access points. #WeAreGoodwill

Overwhelmed by her roles as a student, single mom and worker, Syeda left school to focus on work. Learn how Goodwill led her to independence. https://ow.ly/wfEa50SyVwz #NewLives #WeAreGoodwill #Transformation

Goodwill leaders celebrated the achievements and contributions of the 2024 Milwaukee Business Journal Women of Influence Award honorees, which included business and community leaders, throughout the seven-county Milwaukee area who are making Milwaukee a better place to live and work!  #WeAreGoodwill

Goodwill was proud to sponsor MMAC’s Region of Choice Workplace Belonging Summit where the latest research on workplace inclusion and actionable insights into diversity, equity and inclusion practices were highlighted. Goodwill leaders were filled with networking opportunities and valuable learning experiences, surrounded by a community of like-minded professionals dedicated to fostering inclusive cultures. Our very own Director, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Deidre Garrett, participated in a panel discussion. #WeAreGoodwill #Diversity #Equity #Inclusion

We were proud to represent Goodwill at United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County’s 22nd annual Women United Bruncheon! This powerful network of women strengthens our community through an investment of talent, compassion and philanthropy.  #WeAreGoodwill

At Goodwill, it is important for us to give back to the communities where we live, work and serve. Dustin Kucharski, manager, Western Ave. Store & Donation Center, reflected on his experience with Acts of Goodwill, “Volunteering with the Acts of Goodwill program has been rewarding and a small but important way to give back to the communities in Chicago.” Dustin arranged two volunteer events with a total of 15 Goodwill volunteers, resulting in 60 total volunteer hours in 2023. His dedication and efforts have made a positive impact, demonstrating the power of community involvement. #WeAreGoodwill #FeatureFriday #ActsOfGoodwill #VolunteerSpotlight