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Virtual Employment Services
Goodwill of Southern New England is now offering virtual, online career coaching services. These services are there for all people interested in the help of Goodwill’s employment coaches to find, secure, and retain employment. “In times like these, with lay-offs and unemployment at historic numbers, we are seeking ways to help people get their careers back on track, especially in light of social distancing and the many restrictions that
Important Information from Goodwill of Southern New England
As communities begin to feel the impact of the corona virus (COVID-19), I want to share with you the steps we are taking at Goodwill of Southern New England to help protect the health and safety of our customers and team members, which is always our top priority. We’re closely monitoring local and national reports on the evolving impact of COVID-19 and, based on guidance from the Centers for Disease
Debunking Online Rumors
As Goodwill is a widely known charitable entity, a fair amount of misinformation and misrepresentation exists about it. In particular, there are two rumors that have been circulating for nearly 15 years that say that Goodwill sells all donated items for profit and that Goodwill is owned by a man named “Mark Curran.” First and foremost, we would like to emphasize that Goodwill and all of its locations are
Think before you donate!
GET THE FACTS ABOUT ONLINE RUMORS! “Think before you donate” and we think you will see why donating to Goodwill® is the right choice. Goodwill is the leading workforce provider in the world, placing someone in a new job every 30 seconds of every business day. Goodwill has a more than 117-year track record in providing services to people going through transition, whether due to military service, lack of
Reentering the Workforce After Incarceration
In today’s job market, the average person is having an easier time finding work. However, this isn’t always true for people who have been incarcerated. One of the hardest obstacles to overcome is the stigma attached to people who have recently been released from prison. Often previously incarcerated people applying for jobs can feel demoralized when employers reject them, or disregard their resumes without calling them back. Goodwill of
CARF Accreditation
Goodwill of Southern New England is committed to delivering high quality services to our persons served. We are equally committed to maintaining a high level of quality standards for business practice. We are proud to demonstrate this commitment by achieving CARF accreditation for the following programs and services: Community Employment Services: Employment Supports, Community Employment Services: Job Development, Employment Planning Services, Community Integration, Community Integration (Older Adults/Dementia Care). What is
Thrifting: Helping yourself to help the environment
Before the 1920s, most clothing had a life cycle within one household, being mended, passed down, or cut to be used as cloth. The rise of industrialization brought with it the rise of consumerism and the idea of buying new to replace the old. In recent years that mindset has only advanced. The volume of textile trash increased by 40% between 1999 and 2009, and 7.6% of national landfills
GWSNE Website Refresh
Welcome to the new edition of Goodwill of Southern New England’s website. We have made many changes to make the site easier to navigate, updated information and allow for better use on a variety of devices and screen sizes. Over the coming months we will add additional content and functionality and update more parts of the site, so please check back often to learn about everything going on at
South Attleboro, MA Goodwill Store and Donation Center
In December we finished a complete remodel and reset of the newest location added to our store lineup in South Attleboro, MA on 115 Washington Street. Keep your eyes on this site for the date of our Grand Re-Opening Celebration in January 2019, but already now the store is filled to the brim with merchandise and treasures at amazingly low prices! Come by and check out the new Goodwill