Goodwill of Western New York

Say hello to one of the members of our Board of Directors, Lisa Petronio! 👋 Lisa joined the Goodwill of Western New York Board of Directors in 2018 and most recently served as the Board Chair. 👏 She currently contributes her expertise to the Finance, Audit, and Sustainability Committees. A proud graduate of the University at Buffalo School of Management, Lisa is a Senior Relationship Manager with a Fortune 100 financial services firm. With 17 years of experience in the financial services industry and a deep passion for the mission of Goodwill of Western New York, Lisa is an invaluable member of our Board.💙 Beyond her professional role, Lisa is a Foundation Board member of Child & Family Services of Erie County. When not spending time with her family, Lisa enjoys reading, cooking and traveling. Thank you for everything you do, Lisa! We are so grateful for you.

Strengthening workforce development and inclusive growth in our region is a top priority. 💯 Goodwill of WNY recently released an expansive policy brief highlighting policies at the local, state, and federal levels that are expanding transportation options for all residents and reducing dependence on vehicles as the only way of getting to work.    Our work in the area spans across organizations and we are so proud to partner with UBRI for these efforts. Read this brief and others on our website: https://lnkd.in/dCstpjWE

Did you know that your thrift karma multiplies after you make a donation?! 💙 We don't make the rules, it's just how it works. 😉

Goodwill of Western New York and the SCSEP Program are proud to be partners of Olean General Hospital and proud of SCSEP Participant Bill’s recent placement there as an Emergency Department Ambassador. 💙 For more about SCSEP serving seniors in Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties, visit https://lnkd.in/gagcJC-9

You asked, we listened! 💙 Our Outlet at 4255 McKinley Parkway is now open M-F 10am-7pm and Saturday 10am-5pm! 👏

Thanks so much, Thomas -- we appreciate everything you do! 💙 If you also love working for a cause, check out our open positions to work alongside Thomas: https://lnkd.in/ejySA3dp 

Did you know that we have 12 retail store locations? 🤓 Well, we've set out with a goal to feature one per month throughout 2025 and we're SO excited to continue the series! Today we're featuring our Lockport location 👋 and saying thanks to our store manager Amy, who is always willing to lend an extra hand. Here are a few fun facts about this location: 💙 Goodwill of Western New York opened its first store in Lockport in 2010 and relocated to its current location on May 2nd, 2019. 💙 Many of our customers have made stopping in to our store part of their weekly grocery store trips to our neighbor and partner Tops! Hey, you might even see Darlene on our team when you stop in. (She's pictured here!) 💙 This location and Donation Center are open Monday through Saturday 10am to 7pm and Sundays 10am to 5pm 💙 This location happens to have one of the largest donation areas in the region (you do need to drive around back to get to it) and if you drop off, you might meet one of our amazing Donation Attendants, Anthony (pictured here!)

Ever dreamt of having a personal stylist?! 💭 Well, our Goodwill Ambassadors are granting your wish and making it happen. 🥳 Join us on 5/3 from 10am-1pm for our very first personal styling event where you have the chance to get styled - whether it’s house wares, shoes, accessories or clothing - by our ambassadors!! Fill out this form to claim your spot for 5/3! SPOTS ARE LIMITED 🚨 so sign up now to get your top pick for stylist: https://lnkd.in/egHxAz6n

We were so proud to welcome volunteers from Bank of America at our Depew Store and Donation Center the other week! 💙 They helped us process and sort donations through the United Way of Buffalo and Erie County Business Meets Community Program. Huge thank you to the volunteers!

Congratulations to our Erie County Goodskills Career Builder graduating class! 🎓👏 We can't wait to see what all of these incredible graduates do with their careers!