Goodwill of Western and Northern Connecticut, Inc.

We are thrilled to announce that Heather Marquis and Jeffrey Neff, operating in the roles of Interim Co-CEO’s, have been officially confirmed as the permanent Co-CEO's of our Goodwill. “Since stepping into the interim positions, both Heather and Jeff have demonstrated outstanding leadership, vision, and dedication to our mission. They have successfully navigated the challenges before us, fostered collaboration across departments, and driven significant growth. Under their guidance, we have built on our strong foundation while positioning ourselves for continued success in the years ahead.” - Board Chair, Christopher Peterson

On Giving Tuesday, we ask you to join us on our mission of empowering Connecticut residents by considering a monetary gift to our organization. When you give monetarily, those funds can be allocated quickly to support the programs and services empowering our neighbors in need. Please consider giving: https://lnkd.in/dVJE763 Thank you for your continued support of Goodwill.

Like many others, we were shocked at the devastation in Oxford and surrounding towns after the August flood. In the days following the disaster, Goodwill provided immediate relief alongside TEAM, Inc. and the American Red Cross. But, we wanted to do more. “Goodwill prides itself on being deeply embedded in the communities it supports. Stepping in to aide victims of the Oxford flood was an easy decision and we are pleased to have found ways to amplify the impact of this effort by incorporating our Round Up campaign in our stores,” Heather Marquis, Co-Interim CEO, Goodwill of Western and Northern Connecticut, Inc. Thanks to wonderfully generous customers, we are pleased to report that we raised more than $13,000 for the Flood Relief Fund - direct financial support to flood victims here in Connecticut.

Our Backpack Giveback was a SUCCESS!! This year, we were able to provide more than 2,000 backpacks to children throughout the towns we serve. These backpacks were filled with the essentials to help prepare kids for the school year ahead! We are so thankful to our organizational partners who helped us distribute these backpacks: Bridgeport Caribe Youth Leaders, Educational Resources for Children, Inc., Family Centers, New Opportunities, Inc., Town of Brookfield, Hartford Yard Goats Baseball, The Village for Families & Children None of this would be possible without the support of individuals who gave monetary gifts and our incredible sponsors: PLATINUM - Associated Insurance Services GOLD - ADP, Connecticut Sewer Rooter, HUB International, New Horizon Communications, Upright labs.

Last Sunday’s storm caused incredible devastation across several towns here in Connecticut. One of the areas most effected has been the Town of Oxford - collapsed homes, cars swept away in floods, lives forever changed. This week, led by our CEO’s Heather Marquis and Jeffrey Neff, our Goodwill has actively taken steps in supporting the Oxford community, setting up alongside the American Red Cross, Team Inc., and Salvation Army to provide food, comfort kits, clothing, and more. Tomorrow, we will join other organizations, businesses, and individuals, to provide support to the Town of Oxford. If you or someone you know needs assistance, please stop by. If you have a service that can provide help to those impacted, please join us. Together, we can make a difference for our neighbors in need. Would you like to support relief efforts for families impacted by the storm? Please consider a donation to the Team Inc. Flood Relief Fund: https://lnkd.in/eK6AviV3 The Rebuild Expo takes place Saturday, August 24th from 9-4pm at Quarry Walk Oxford

We had a blast going to the Hartford Yard Goats Baseball game last week where our Interim Co-CEO Heather Marquis threw out the first pitch! It was a great night of baseball with several Team Members in the stands. We can't wait to be back at Dunkin' Park again to cheer on the Goats in their 2024 Playoff run. Pic 1 L/R: Heather Marquis (Goodwill), Dillon (Hartford Athletic Soccer Team) Pic 2 L/R: Goodwill Team Members Patrick Jones, Heather Marquis, Jeff Wiederschall

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If you visit one of our 20 retail locations, you’re sure to see this creative. Our Round UP campaign helps fund our six free Career Centers around the state. These centers are serving thousands of people every year - empowering clients to improve resumes, develop skills, and get the jobs they need to support themselves and their families. The next time you’re shopping at Goodwill, please consider rounding up your purchase to the next dollar and supporting our mission. A little change, from a lot of people, makes a BIG difference for families here in Connecticut. Learn more about Goodwill Career Centers and the services we offer: https://lnkd.in/dAQVgE_F