Goodwill of Orange County

Think You’re Not a Secondhand Shopper? Think Again. When most people think of secondhand shopping, they picture digging through endless racks in search of hidden gems. But what if shopping preloved could be as simple as scrolling from your couch? ShopGoodwill.com is changing the game, making it easy to find everything from vintage vases and fine jewelry to wedding looks and high-end outerwear, often at prices that will surprise you. Whether you're looking for unique home decor, quality sports equipment, or a pair of frames that set you apart, there’s a good chance you’ll find it secondhand. Erika Veurink’s latest piece explores seven unexpected categories worth shopping preloved before buying new. The benefits? Sustainability, affordability, and one-of-a-kind finds you won’t see everywhere else. ?? Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gwuvnNUV What’s your favorite secondhand find? Drop it in the comments!

During my time in the Marine Corps, I learned that the team with the best firepower almost always wins. In the professional world, that firepower isn’t weapons—it’s the strength of our network, the people and organizations working together to create meaningful impact. For nearly four years, I’ve had the privilege of serving alongside dedicated community leaders on Congresswoman Young Kim’s Veteran Advisory Board. Through collaboration and shared commitment, the Tierney Center for Veteran Services has been able to advocate for and support countless veterans—not just within one district, but throughout all of Orange County. It’s a testament to what can be accomplished when organizations, leaders, and communities come together with a shared purpose. I’m grateful to be part of this mission, working alongside so many who are dedicated to ensuring veterans receive the resources and opportunities they deserve. #Veterans #Collaboration #Advocacy #Teamwork #Community #Service

Excited to celebrate #WomensHistoryMonth with our marketing and development team members from Goodwill of Orange County! We are enjoying the Leadership in Heels event hosted by the visionary Scharrell Jackson. We are sitting at our table that I named “Steadfast.” I love this word…. It represents the opportunity for women to have a big leadership impact in all sectors of our society because of the many women who were steadfast and unwavering in their mission for women to have a seat at every table! CJ Calderon, Danielle Sheets, Nicole Morrison, Mayra R., Heather Marshall, Menna Eshete, Victoria Tran, Jordan Gray.

Our Director, Tom Koutroulis, joined other industry leaders this week for the Goodwill Tour at Goodwill of Orange County, getting an up-close look at their impactful operations and discussing Senate Bill 707 with their CEO Nicole Suydam. Inspiring opportunities like these help us stay informed and ahead of the curve. ???? #MakingItCount #SB707 #SustainabilityInAction #OCLeadership #TextileRecoveryAct #ReduceReuseRecyle

I was excited to visit Goodwill of Orange County this morning for a tour -- not only to learn more about this nonprofit that celebrated its 100th birthday last year -- but also to hopefully fit in some shopping, as well! As it turns out, I got so caught up in the tour, in meeting Nicole Suydam's beyond-amazing team (Danielle Sheets, Heather Marshall, Mayra R.) and in connecting with the other business and nonprofit leaders there that I completely forgot to shop! Did you know that Goodwill of Orange County not only invests in extensive training for its employees (which includes valuable soft skills training), but that it also has a unique "store within a store" on site where team members learn how to perform all the roles they will play in a retail store, including impeccable customer service? Did you know that Goodwill of Orange County, along with a number of Goodwill stores nationwide, has a shopping app that lets you browse exceptional finds -- from luxury goods to designer wares and more -- online? And that they will ship your in-app purchases to you? Did you know that Goodwill of Orange County pursues a sustainable model where no items go to waste, but rather are repurposed or recycled? Did you know that Goodwill of OC has an electronics store? Not only will they accept your electronic goods, they also will ensure that any hard drives are wiped for security purposes and will recycle any items or parts that they can't use to repair or refurbish other electronic goods? That's just a taste of what I learned today. I highly recommend that you register to book a tour with them when you can (link below). It's an fun, inspirational and informative hour well-spent! Book your tour: https://lnkd.in/gYR4A7aA Emilie Scott Lisa Karos John Combs Christopher Baker Trish Dorsey Lisa Scarsi Michelle Montgomery

I always love supporting and learning more about the mission and vision of Goodwill of Orange County! This past week, we had the opportunity to interview, Jose Perez, Vice President of Human Resources at Goodwill. Through our Human Resources Management course at Vanguard University of Southern California, we are responsible for interviewing an HR professional and we could not have chosen a better candidate. We learned so much new knowledge and received so much wisdom from the wonderful Jose. I also had the chance of attending the ribbon cutting ceremony of Goodwill’s new donation center at the Farmers Market of Costa Mesa. I personally brought a bag of donations to the event. Goodwill is a current leader of innovation and change in Orange County and I’m excited to see all the great things and projects they continue to embark on.

?? Last Call! There’s still time to sign up for Goodwill of Orange County's FREE Digital Literacy Class in partnership with Santa Ana College! Starting March 18, this hands-on class will help you: ?? Get comfortable with computers ?? Set up & use email ?? Navigate online forms & documents ?? Build confidence in the digital world ?? Perfect for beginners or anyone looking to improve their tech skills! ?? Tuesdays & Thursdays until May 21 | 2:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M. ?? Goodwill OC Career Center 200 N. Fairview St., Santa Ana, CA 92703 ?? Sign up today: https://lnkd.in/gR-dkryG

?? Nonprofit newsletters can be a powerful tool—if they actually get read. From compelling subject lines to personalization and storytelling, there are strategic ways to boost email engagement and ensure your message reaches the right audience. One key tip? Make the sender a real person. As Nicole Suydam, President and CEO of Goodwill of Orange County, shares in this Forbes article, emails that come from a real leader—not just an organization—see higher open rates and even spark direct replies. Read more insights from other members of the Forbes Nonprofit Council on making your emails more impactful: https://heyor.ca/0raZ1n

Helping our clients break barriers and reach for higher goals is a big part of what we do at Goodwill of Orange County. ?? Beth Welsh-Hostetler, our Deaf Services Supervisor, works with individuals from all backgrounds to build confidence, develop skills, and open doors to meaningful careers. From welders to accountants, our clients prove that deaf professionals belong in all fields. ?? #OCGoodwill #DeafServices #BreakingBarriers

Andrew’s journey with #OCGoodwill started in 2019 when he completed the Project SEARCH program at CHOC Children's Hospital, gaining valuable hands-on experience. Today, he’s thriving in the ABILITIES program at Edwards Lifesciences, making his dream of working in a lab a reality! ???? As part of his role, Andrew helps prepare and ship synthetic hearts for research—impacting lives across the nation and beyond. With support from Goodwill OC and his mentors, his future is limitless! Want to help create more success stories like Andrew’s? Make a difference today by donating or rounding up your purchase in-store during your next thrift trip. Or, join us on April 3rd for Goodwill OC's Giving Day and amplify your impact! ?? We’re partnering with 21 local nonprofits for 24 hours to raise funds for job training and employment programs that change lives. Mark your calendars!