Community Stories

Barbara Tomassetti, Front End at Goodwill Greece - Ridge Road Meet Barbara Tomassetti! Barbara is a Cashier at Goodwill Greece - Ridge Road. She welcomes everyone who enters the store with a friendly…

Every month, children and families through our Low Vision Services come together for socialization events.  Recently, our families were invited to meet in Webster at the Never Say Never Stables…

Loni Wellman, Good Neighbor Program Director What is your current name/title: Loni Wellman, Good Neighbor Program Director How many years with the organization: It will be 3 years on November 12th…

  Carolann Verrioli, Community Engagement Coordinator What is your current role at Goodwill:Community Engagement Coordinator Time with the organization:1.5 years What do you value most about…

Sarah Favro, Senior Philanthropy Manager   Full Name and Title:Sarah Favro, Senior Philanthropy Manager Time with the organization: 19 years Positions you’ve held and your growth in the…

Sarah Pavia, Marketing Manager Name and Title:Sarah Pavia, Marketing Manager Time with the organization:3.5 years What are your goals personally and professionally?What are you most excited about in…

Outside of Wilbert's U-Pull It in Williamson, NY   About two years ago, Goodwill of the Finger Lakes partnered with Wilbert's U-Pull It for our Vehicle Donation Program. We are so happy we did!…

Jennifer L. Boutte, Vice President of Community Engagement Name and Title: Jennifer L. Boutte, Vice President of Community Engagement Time with the organization:4 months What are your goals personally…

Did You Know About Our Used Bookstore? While all of our retail locations have secondhand books you can find, have you visited our Goodwill Used Bookstore for a unique literary experience? Our…

Each year, programs are provided through our Children and Family Services program for those with visual impairment.  The program, Ladder to Success, focuses on workforce development and allows…

Every September, we promote Suicide Prevention Month. At Goodwill of the Finger Lakes, by shopping and donating with us you directly fund our mission work in the community. This work includes our…

Good Design Is Sustainable Design:Repurposing and Upcycling with Goodwill! For Back to School Shopping, a few local high school students visited our Goodwill stores to find on-trend outfits to…

We Are Goodwill - Summer EventPresented by Smola Consulting August 27, 2021 | 6PMStrathallan Rooftop Hotel - Hatties A fundraising experience to benefitGoodwill of the Finger Lakesand our mission…

Shopping for Back to School time is filled with excitement for the upcoming year - what to wear, what supplies you need.  Who doesn't remember picking out their first-day-of-school outfit? …

Throughout the summer, we offer a variety of pre-vocational programs for youth through our Low Vision Services.  These classes are to help students with low vision learn vocational skills. These…

  Carrie Chizuk,Director of People Resources   What is your current job at Goodwill?  In this role, I have the honor to lead our People Resources and Loss Prevention teams. These teams…

Curt Chaltain,Customer Service Representative   What is your current job at Goodwill? How have you grown in the organization? Currently I'm a Customer Service Representative in our Contact…

Angel Miguel Lugo, Assistant Team Lead Macedon NY Goodwill Store   What is your current job at Goodwill? How have you grown in the organization? I started and trained at the Jefferson Rd.…

Shery Liz Vazquez MoyaCustomer Service Rep, Contact Center   What is your current role? Currently I work in the Call Center as a Customer Service Representative at the Goodwill of the Finger…

Decorating an Airbnb:Rw How West Barn, Perry NY Throughout this Earth Week, we've been focusing messaging on ways you can be sustainable and have a positive impact on our planet.  And one way you…