Community Stories

Today is Day of Caring! This year, over 6,000 volunteers representing over 200 workplaces are lending a hand to local nonprofit agencies. Here at Goodwill of the Finger Lakes, we have two groups from…

  Every year during the first full week of May, local Goodwill® organizations across the U.S. and Canada celebrate Goodwill Week to shine a light on the Goodwill mission. Here at Goodwill of the…

  May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Mental health is just as important as physical health, and in many ways your mental health can have a huge impact on your physical health. You can…

In honor of Black History Month, we have put together some thrifted outfits (from Goodwill, of course!) inspired by three talented Black fashion designers throughout history: Ann Lowe, Willi Smith,…

In the face of systemic racism, Black teachers, artists, scientists, and leaders have been innovating and changing the course of American history for the better. Unfortunately, these achievements were…

Getting organized can be a lot of work, but it is so worth it! With today being Organize Your Home Day... this is the perfect time to get started! Check out our 3 Reasons to Declutter Your Home and…

Today is World Braille Day - a day to recognize and celebrate the life changing impact that braille has for blind and visually impaired individuals across the globe. Braille was named after its…

March 11th, 2023 6 PM - 10 PM at the  Hyatt Regency Rochester Visit the Dancing in Denim Website HERE! Contact Email: szhuo@goodwillfingerlakes.org Contact Phone: (585)642-6456  

Holiday shopping can be stressful, costly, and time consuming. What is one way to tackle holiday shopping in one stop, while supporting your local community? Shop at Goodwill! Goodwill has everything…

Name and pronouns: Jordan Marsh (they/them) Title and time you have been with the organization: I work with 211/LIFE LINE as the resource manager. Over four years ago, I started working for the agency…

Name and Pronouns: Stacey Pakusch, she/her Job title and years with the organization: Cashier. I have been with Goodwill for 13 and a half years. I started at the Goodwill in Victor, then transferred…

Rebecca Breslawski: Store Team Lead Name and pronouns Rebecca Breslawski, She/Her/Hers Title and time you have been with the organization: Store Team Lead, I have been with Goodwill for 9 years…

Christopher Herman: Store Team Lead Name and pronouns Christopher Herman He/Him/His Title and time you have been with the organization: Store Team Lead, Webster Location. Just celebrated 1 year with…

Carolann Verrioli: Marketing Coordinator Name and pronouns: Carolann Verrioli, she/her Title and time you have been with the organization: I am the Marketing Coordinator. I've been in this role for a…

Cressida Nuttall: Store Team Lead Name and pronouns: Cressida Nuttall She/Her/Hers Title and time you have been with the organization: Store Team Leader, 5 years & 3 months What is your role here at…

Loni Wellman: Good Neighbor Program Director Name and pronouns: Loni Wellman (she/her/hers) Title and time you have been with the organization: Good Neighbor Program Director 4 years in November What…

Monique Sullivan: Expert at Shopping #TheBins Name and pronouns? A little bit about yourself? My name is Monique Sullivan, she/her. I enjoy thrifting, sewing, taking pictures and socializing. What are…

Justine Wenzel: Beauty Influencer and Thrift Expert! Name, pronouns, and little bit about yourself: I’m Justine Wenzel (she/her) and I’m a makeup artist with “JM Makeup and Bridal“ and…

Rebecca Ortlieb: Softline Processor Name and Pronouns: My name is Rebecca Ortlieb, I go by she/her. Title and time you have been with the organization: I'm a softline processor, and have worked at…

Jennifer Boutte: Vice President of Community Engagement "I've never forgotten this advice: Never let the room change you - you change the room." Name and pronouns: Jennifer L. Boutte, she/her Title…