Updates

Workforce Solutions recently received part of a $750,000 grant to support new immigrants from Afghanistan, by helping them find great jobs. In 2022, Maine welcomed over 500 new immigrants, including over 250 from Afghanistan and more arriving in 2023. New arrivals often have trouble finding jobs, don’t realize they are eligible to work, or just need help advancing beyond the survival jobs they got…

We get a lot of questions about what happens to items if they don’t get purchased in our stores. We don’t throw them away, and want to give you a behind the scenes look at all the re-uses we find for them. Your donations When you hand us a box of clothes or toys that you don’t want or need anymore, the…

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…