Goodwill Greater Milwaukee & Chicago

Last week, we opened the doors to our new Goodwill Store & Donation Center in Avondale, located at 3558 N. Spaulding Ave. Chicago, Illinois. Thank you to all the donors and shoppers who celebrated with us and a huge thank you to our team for the hard work leading up to the success of the grand opening! We’re excited to serve the community and invite you all to check us out! When you shop or donate to Goodwill, you support our mission: Connecting people to work. Preparing people for life. Learn more about the grand opening: https://ow.ly/sBle50Ui82V #Goodwill #MissionDriven #Nonprofit #Thrifting #Sustainability

Matthew’s story with Goodwill’s Boys and Men of Color program shows the power of mentorship. Now an Area Manager, he’s giving back and supporting others on their paths to success. https://lnkd.in/gR4-icpz #MissionMonday #NewLives #WeAreGoodwill #Transformation

At Goodwill, we believe our differences make us stronger. Marcus Perez, director, talent acquisition and employee service center, is a Native American and Veteran, who brings leadership and a passion for our mission to the team. “We’re all the same enough to be cooking the same dish, but we’re all different enough that everyone brings their own ingredients to the kitchen. That’s where unique solutions to common problems are born,” he says. Learn more about his story: https://lnkd.in/gzSnqvVY #WeAreGoodwill #FeatureFriday

Meet the inspiring women representing Goodwill Greater Milwaukee & Chicago in Milwaukee Magazine’s Women of Distinction 2024. These women represent more than 5,000 Goodwill employees and who are dedicated to making people’s dreams and aspirations a reality in our communities. https://lnkd.in/gT6eh-bi Thank you, Milwaukee Magazine for inviting us to be part of this exceptional group of local leaders! Jackie Hallberg Elizabeth McNally Anita Guerrero Nicol Britten Suzanne Maldonado CJ Tao - CPA, MBA, SSGBC #WeAreGoodwill

Antonio found stability and a path forward through Goodwill’s Workforce Connection Center. Learn how he overcame challenges and is now building a brighter future. https://ow.ly/iay950TY3Lh #MissionMonday #NewLives #WeAreGoodwill #Transformation

Goodwill recently hosted its first New Lives Awards Luncheon at Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel in Milwaukee on Nov. 1. Goodwill leaders, community partners and donors joined to celebrate our mission: Connecting people to work. Preparing people for life. Our mission goes beyond donations. We inspire and provide people with the resources they need to start New Lives, creating a ripple effect of hope, opportunity and fresh starts. At the event, we recognized community partners for their outstanding contributions to shaping New Lives: Corporate IMPACT Award: Zilber Limited & Zilber Family Foundation TalentBridge IMPACT Award: Children's Wisconsin Collective IMPACT Award: United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County, Bader Philanthropies, Inc., Milwaukee Public Schools Individual IMPACT Award: Donald Driver & Donald Driver Foundation Thank you to all who make our mission possible. #WeAreGoodwill #NewLives #Transformation

Happy #NationalPhilanthropyDay! At Goodwill, we encourage donating usable items and home goods for reuse, repurpose and a second chance. Here are some other ways you can support our mission: ? Make a cash donation. ? Round-up on your Goodwill purchases. ? Encourage local professionals to connect and support Goodwill employment programs. ? Spread Goodwill’s mission to friends online through social media and word of mouth. What does philanthropy mean to you?

We recently celebrated the achievements of our THRIVE service participants! Through THRIVE, individuals reached new personal goals and built connections within the community. From skill-building to safety training, these participants showed tremendous growth and celebrated alongside local public service workers. A special thank you to the Brown Deer Police Department for being part of this meaningful event. #WeAreGoodwill

Give this post a like to join us in welcoming Jesus Gonzalez, Lisa Merchant-Harrell, Mark Thomas on being appointed to our board of directors. These three leaders are bringing decades of expertise in their respective fields along with an incredible passion for supporting their communities to their role as board members. They are committed to helping advance our mission – Connecting people to work. Preparing people for life. Welcome, Jesus, Lisa and Mark! #WeAreGoodwill

Thanks to your generous purchases and donations, Goodwill has accomplished some incredible things. Last year we served 50,000+ people across greater Milwaukee and Chicago. We’re truly inspired by every shopper and donor who helps us fulfill our mission: Connecting people to work. Preparing people for life. Learn more about how you can help: https://ow.ly/3KC150U0UMw