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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…

Three Stress-Free Back To School Outfit Hacks To Help Busy Teachers Dress To Impress Most teachers make their jobs look easy. But in reality, helping hundreds of children and young adults grow both in…

How To Organize Your Classroom - On A Budget   It’s starting. Back to school flyers are popping up in mailboxes and store advertisements are hinting at long lists of items students need for…

I am Heather from White Oak Lane, an Instagram account that features home decor, DIYs and a lot of Goodwill finds! Over the years, I have shopped at Goodwill for decor at every stage of life, from my…

Contrary to what you may have heard, you can get organized once and for all while sticking to your budget! I’m Tricia TenEyck, the owner of Life Made Simple Organizing, a home and small business…

Happy Earth Week! Every day at Goodwill we celebrate sustainability - we practice recycling and repurposing, keeping millions of pounds of garbage out of landfills each year.  Part of the…

On Monday, March 18th, 2019 we were excited to launch Everyday Deals pricing on apparel in our retail stores. Everyday Deals pricing means that shoppers will see lower prices on apparel and get…

I don't know about you…but I love a good sale! My mom always taught me growing up to head straight to the sales rack, and even to this day that’s the first place I go. That is what I love…