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American Idol star Julia Gagnon will have a free Halloween performance at the Maine Mall-area Goodwill store 4:30-6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18. Gagnon, a former Goodwill NNE employee, learned interpersonal skills working at the Falmouth, ME Goodwill that she now uses in her singing career. Now, Gagnon is giving back to the local nonprofit by helping to promote sustainable Halloween…

Goodwill Northern New England now offers donation pick-ups, thanks to a new partnership with ReSupply. The partnership will begin in the Greater Portland, Maine area and expand in the coming weeks.   “Getting to a donation center can be difficult for some folks, especially if they have large, bulky items like furniture,” said Goodwill’s Director of Logistics Rick Mooney. “Our…

Workforce Solutions will move its program offices this fall. During the move, services will be in the community and online. Jobseekers who want to get free-to-them career trainings in high-demand fields will still have access to all programs. Workforce Solutions will close the 190 Lancaster Street program space on Friday, Aug. 30; there is not yet an open date for…

A new workforce program will up-skill Mainers into high-skill, high-wage career pathways as engineering and construction/skilled trades managers related to Renewable Energy. The program is no-cost to participants, reducing financial barriers to career growth.   The program, called Green Jobs for ME, is funded by a U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration grant awarded to and managed by Coastal…

We realize last school year may have only just finished, but Goodwill is here to make sure that when school is back, so is style!  Now through Labor Day, you can save big on your Back to School shopping by taking advantage of the following sales: Half Off Club Goodwill:*Students and teachers get half off Club Goodwill memberships – That’s…

Operating hours are being updated for all Goodwill Northern New England retail stores, donation centers and Buy The Pound outlets!  In an effort to bring more consistency to our customers and employees, we’re simplifying things. Effective Monday, July 1, Goodwill NNE hours are as follows:  Stores: Monday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.  Donation Centers: Monday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.  Buy the Pound outlets: Monday-Sunday, 7…

As the Concord store manager, Victoria Sittig wants every customer to have at least one staff member they can relate to. Looking for a classic cashmere sweater? What about a grunge 90s t-shirt? Victoria has a teammate who that customer can connect with. As a self-described “people-person” her team reflects all ages, genders, and backgrounds. The secret to making this…

Shopping at one of Goodwill’s Buy the Pound Outlets is an adventurous thrifter’s dream: It’s a yard sale environment where everything is priced by the pound.   Our Buy The Pound Outlets get all the items that don’t sell in our stores after our various weekly sales. This is part of our effort to keep things out of landfills. Shoppers can find…

The Hooksett Goodwill store will host a donation drive 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, May 9 through Sunday, May 11 in the store’s parking lot. “This is exciting because people in Hooksett haven’t been able to donate since the store relocated in July of 2022. We know things have built up in closets and garages, and we’re all due for a…

Debra Reynolds, 2023 employee of the year, is resilient and inclusive as she is kind and joyful. Deb is Deaf and a program manager for Goodwill NNE. She works with Deaf clients who live in Goodwill homes. Her staff are hearing, but most do not know American Sign Language (ASL). But Deb is unstoppable. She has an upbeat attitude. Regardless…

Honorine Ngenga is a key player in Goodwill NNE’s workplace inclusion. She has an amazing spirit and a natural ability when working with people from different nationalities and backgrounds. She truly cares deeply for the people she works with as a shift supervisor in the Gorham, Maine warehouse.  Honorine speaks seven languages. She helps some of her New American teammates…

Whether you’re a Goodwill regular or a first-time shopper, chances are you shop at our stores because you’re thrifty and like a good deal. We’re here to let you know about a little-known deal in our stores called Stuff A Bag.  Stuff A Bag is a weekly sale in Goodwill Northern New England stores. On Mondays, you can fill a bag for…

Future educators can earn their master’s degrees while serving as AmeriCorps members in Manchester, New Hampshire middle and high schools. This gives the college students experience teaching at-risk youth, while earning a stipend and their degree. This collaboration between Goodwill AmeriCorps and Southern New Hampshire University is named Manchester Excels. “Manchester was specifically chosen because it is one of the most under-resourced…