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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…

Richard Alley could not wait to get to work. It took him years to find something that makes him this happy. He explored different career options – the military, truck driving, construction, retail management, and even being a DJ. But after a period of unemployment due to physical and mental health he discovered career advising. While working with his own…

Goodwill’s NeuroRehabilitation clinics have a new tool that can show people their body’s reaction to stress, anxiety and pain. Biofeedback allows a person to see the impact different strategies – such as controlled breathing, mindfulness activities, or progressive muscle relaxation – are having. “This can help people get better control over their bodies,” said Mackenna Murtagh, Clinical Director of Goodwill…

Goodwill is much more than a store, and we want to share what we do with you. Sign up for a free warehouse tour of our Gorham, Maine warehouse! You are invited to see “Behind the scenes” of Goodwill NNE. On this tour, you will meet us, ask questions, and witness how we divert 50 million pounds of stuff each year from our…

Goodwill’s South Burlington store is closed Jan. 1 through Jan. 11 for construction. Everyone is welcome to the grand re-opening Saturday, Jan. 27 (snow date Saturday, Feb. 3). The refurbished store will offer more shopping space with a better layout, which means customers will find even more goods. The store will revitalize and restock the popular “Handpicked” section with high-end…

Goodwill NNE recently gave $100,000 in gift cards to local to shelters, housing authorities, community action programs, immigrant services and workforce stability services. Goodwill is investing $100,000 in local nonprofits to expand its impact and speed up its goal to move 10,000 local people into stability by 2027. New nonprofit partners this year include Tedford Housing (Brunswick, Maine), Cross Roads…

Starting January 5, kids can get one free book at any New Hampshire Goodwill store. “Free Book Fridays” will run every Friday throughout the month of January, and kids must be accompanied by an adult to participate. As the new year begins, Goodwill wants to offer kids a way to cut down screen time, learn something new or strengthen their reading skills…

You’re invited to the 2023 Goodwill Annual Awards at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19. This is a celebration of the best of Goodwill NNE, including the Employee of the Year award, the Client of the Year award, the Spirit of Goodwill Award, and updates from leadership about all we’ve collectively accomplished in the last year. While this video will go…