Community Stories

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…

Virtual ABVI Gala October 15, 2020 7:00PM - 8:00PM   Summon the Spirits

Valentine's Day Home Decor Ideas with Goodwill Whether you're celebrating Valentine's Day with a special someone, Galentine's Day, decorating a classroom or office - you can find some unique goodies…

With uncertainty looming with present health concerns, here at Goodwill of the Finger Lakes we thought we'd remind our loyal shoppers and donors of all the GOOD still happening in our community and…

Erin is a senior at St. John Fisher working on her capstone project at Goodwill of the Finger Lakes.  Read more about Erin here and follow along for her weekly blog post features! Hello Everyone!…

If you're looking for last-minute holiday decor ideas or unique DIY gifts - Goodwill should be the first stop on your list!   Here are some ideas of ways you could style your home with items we…

(This post was written by one of our Brand Ambassadors, Justine.  Justine purchased a new home and has been transforming it exclusively with Goodwill finds!)   We have been so excited to…

This post was written by Kimi, one of our Brand Ambassadors.  She is showcasing business appropriate fashions that you can find at Goodwill.   Hello, I'm Kimi! On the side, I have the…

  Thrift shopping for home decor can be intimidating and frustrating. It can seem like it takes forever. Finding quality pieces that fit your home can be such a hit or miss, which can be…

This September, a worldwide challenge is happening for Secondhand September.  The premise behind this is that for an entire month you can only re-wear or repurpose clothing already in your…

Recently one of our Brand Ambassadors, Justine, moved into a new home.  Given that she's a Goodwill lover she wanted to decorate her space with Goodwill finds.  Luckily she's got an eye for…