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Goodwill recently moved 12 of its stores and offices to solar power, with plans to move two more to solar power this year. The nonprofit is participating in two community solar farms, agreeing to buy solar energy for the next 10 years. This will account for 62 percent of the nonprofit’s energy use in Maine.  “Sustainability is at the center of our work. Goodwill stores keep more…

When Larry Strout’s work-study college job turned into a full-time position at Goodwill NNE, he decided to stick it out until he figured out what he wanted to do with his life. That was nearly 46 years ago. Larry is a Director of Community Case Management and oversees case managers across Maine who work with people with disabilities. Larry has…

Goodwill Northern New England’s President and CEO, Rich Cantz notified the Board of Directors of his decision to leave his role later this year after a 20-year career with the nonprofit. “Working for such an impactful organization has been a dream, and I’m proud of the work we’ve done. After two decades with Goodwill, it’s time for a change. It’s…

Goodwill’s NeuroRehabilitation clinics have a new piece of technology that helps train people’s brains to be more flexible and efficient. NeuroFeedback helps treat anxiety, depression, insomnia, and more in a noninvasive way. It also can help healthcare staff diagnose autism, schizophrenia, brain injury, and more without relying solely on self-reported symptoms. “It can be difficult for a patient with a…

Goodwill NNE’s mission is to invest in people who need support to achieve their work and life goals. People like Ronnie who loves giggling and holding hands and Joey who is passionate about karate and green apples. It’s not easy explaining what Goodwill does, because with Homes, Lifeworks, Workforce, NeuroRehab and our other programs, we do so much. We wanted…

Volunteerism levels are still below pre-pandemic levels and local nonprofits need help. This month Goodwill Northern New England opened applications for up to 100 new AmeriCorps “host sites” in Maine and New Hampshire. Nonprofits and municipalities can apply to get volunteer help from AmeriCorps members. These members can apply for grants, mentor young people, organize events, and otherwise add capacity…

Many local businesses struggle to retain staff. Often it’s not about the person’s qualifications, or the job fit. It’s about everything else in the employee’s life. Things like unreliable transportation, childcare, housing, medical concerns can all keep a great employee from maintaining long-term employment. Our solution is Life Navigation. Recently, Goodwill NNE began offering its Life Navigation services to local…

Goodwill is investing $100,000 in local nonprofits to expand its impact in the tristate area. This will speed up Goodwill’s 10-year goal to move 10,000 people into stability. Goodwill will issue gift cards to local food banks, shelters, and others for the people they serve. New nonprofit partners this year include The Hospitality House, In Her Presence, University of Vermont…

Goodwill announces new NeuroRehabilitation Clinical Director Mackenna Murtagh, Psy.D, joined Goodwill NeuroRehab as Clinical Director starting July 1. Dr. Murtagh was Goodwill’s Neuropsychology Post-Doctoral Resident, and is excited to lead Goodwill’s two brain injury clinics in Lewiston and Scarborough where staff help people get back to life after a brain injury such as a stroke or car accident. Murtagh will…

Update: This sale is extended through Oct. 31, 2022. Yayyyyyy! All furniture will be $3 at Goodwill on Fridays starting June 10. The Furniture Friday deal will continue through September 30, during the nonprofit’s busiest furniture donation season. “Shoppers will get a great deal on nice furniture pieces, but there are other reasons for this deal — sustainability and employee…

MANCHESTER, NH — The grand re-opening of the Goodwill store on John E. Devine Drive kicks off with a ribbon cutting 9 a.m. Saturday, May 14. The renovated store has more merchandise, smoother checkout lanes, and a new Handpicked section where shoppers can quickly grab the best finds at great prices — things like designer jeans or a KitchenAid mixer….

This Earth Day, Goodwill Northern New England is reducing waste by investing $1.5 million in new methods of storing and transporting clothing and household donations. For years, the nonprofit used big cardboard boxes and wooden pallets to move items, and large metal racks to store the boxes. Starting this week, Goodwill now will use much more sustainable materials that are…

Earlier this year, Goodwill Northern New England was one of three nonprofits in Maine to receive a generous gift from author and philanthropist, MacKenzie Scott. We are humbled by this investment and belief in our work. Ms. Scott’s gift of $10 million will enable us to invest in our work long-term. We’ve intentionally taken these past several months to consider…