Community Stories

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…

RC Westra: Sales Floor Associate Name and pronouns RC Westra, he/him Job title and how long have you been with Goodwill? Sales Floor Associate. I have been with Goodwill from 2014-Present  What do…

Clara Weinert: Retail, Grader for Books and Apparel Name and pronouns: Clara Weinert (She/her) Title and time you have been with the organization: Grader/Pricer for books or apparel for about 4 years,…

Jenna Schmid: Retail Customer Service Team Member Name and pronouns: Jenna Schmid, she/her Title & time with Goodwill: Retail Customer Service Team Member. I have been with Goodwill for 6 years. What…

As Students Return to The Classroom This Fall, Families Can Find Back to School Clothes and More At Goodwill — Without Breaking The Bank Whether your kids’ style is best expressed through…

Kathy Wacienga: Administrative Assistant Name and pronouns: Kathy Wacienga, she/her Title & time with Goodwill: Administrative Assistant, 10 years in August What is your role at the organization? My…

Get ready for an evening of food, fun, and sustainable fashion! The Goodwill Thrift Crawl will be held on August 17th from 4 PM - 8 PM. Event participants will meet at our Goodwill store at 451 S…

22 Employees Celebrate Service Milestones   This Monday, July 18th, 22 employees celebrated major service milestones. Everyone who has been with Goodwill from 5 to 35 years gathered in our board room…

Carol Garwood: Customer Service Team Leader Preferred name and pronouns Carol Garwood, She/Her/Hers Title and time you have been with the organization: Customer Service Team Leader 1 year, 3 years…