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We’re proud to share that our Seabrook, New Hampshire Goodwill location has been named one of the 2025 Employment Leadership Award (ELA) recipients by the New Hampshire Department of Education’s Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation (VRNH). This recognition celebrates employers who go above and beyond to create workplaces where people of all abilities are welcomed, supported, and empowered to thrive. At…

M&T Bank strengthens its partnership with Goodwill Northern New England by donating $25,000 to the SNAP Employment and Training program. This program helps people overcome barriers to employment through job training, career counseling, and personalized support. To further support Goodwill’s mission, M&T Bank launches a Halloween costume drive that promotes sustainability and community giving. Bank branches across Maine and southern…

Each October, Goodwill Northern New England joins a nationwide effort to celebrate the contributions of workers with disabilities and promote inclusive employment. This year’s theme is “Celebrating Value and Talent,” and we’re proud to be part of it. The campaign began in 1945 as a weeklong recognition of people with physical disabilities. Today, it includes all people with disabilities, including…

Halloween is a time for creativity, fun and a little fright, but it doesn’t have to be scary for the planet. Shopping Goodwill for your spooky needs is a great way to celebrate sustainably while still enjoying all the thrills of the season. Whether you’re looking for affordable secondhand decor or eco-friendly costumes, Goodwill offers everything you need to celebrate…

April is Second Chance Month, a time to recognize the importance of supporting the safe and successful reentry of the millions of people released from incarceration each year. Goodwill NNE partners with correctional centers throughout Maine to help individuals reenter the workforce and learn new skills. This better positions them for future employment opportunities.   “It takes the whole community to…

Goodwill Northern New England will celebrate Earth Month with these free sustainability events:  Clothing Swap at Portland’s Earth Day Celebration: *POSTPONED TO APRIL 19* 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, April 19 – dependent on weather (follow us to stay in the know)Payson Park, Portland, Maine Goodwill Northern New England and ecomaine are teaming up to host a free clothing swap. The event…

Sustainability is at the center of everything we do at Goodwill Northern New England. Our thrift stores in Maine, New Hampshire and northern Vermont divert around 50 million pounds of donated goods from landfills each year. Our diversion rate is around 80%, with the goal of reaching 100% in the coming years. Shopping at Goodwill stores contributes to a circular economy…

Goodwill NNE serves 590 students across Maine through the Goodwill Work Readiness Bootcamp Program funded by the Maine Department of Labor’s Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired. The rapidly growing “Bootcamp” program helps students with disabilities with their post-high school plans in partnership with counselors from DVR and DBVI.  “In my experience, the earlier…

Goodwill Northern New England invites the public to attend their Topsham store grand re-opening at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20. The store address is 106 Park Drive in Topsham, Maine. Currently undergoing remodeling, the refurbished store will offer more shopping space with a better layout, which means customers will find even more treasures. The store will revitalize and restock…