Community Stories

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…

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…

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 our…

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 support the…

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 Center. I…

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 can…

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…