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Community Leader Starts at Not-for-Profit Organization on June 7 ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Goodwill of the Finger Lakes has appointed Jennifer L. Boutte as vice president of community engagement, a new position for the organization. President and CEO Jennifer Lake announced the new leadership hire to Goodwill’s team of 600+ this morning. Boutte will join the organization on June 7. “This…

  Last week the CDC announced new masking and physical distancing guidelines for people who are fully vaccinated. As of Wednesday, May 19, 2021, New York State is adopting that guidance, see this link for more information: NYSUpdatedGuidance. We have followed the science from the beginning of the pandemic and we will continue to do so. As of Wednesday (5/19/2021), employees, customers,…

Goodwill Celebrates Goodwill WeekMay 3 - 9, 2021   Happy Goodwill Week! Every year, the Goodwill network celebrates the impact stories of transformation and success made possible by shopping and donating with our organization. The Goodwill enterprise is a network of 156 community-based, autonomous organizations in the United States and Canada with a presence in 12 other countries. To meet the…

Over the past year, our organization has continued to serve our community during these difficult times and our social enterprises have diligently continued their operations safely. While our main campus remained closed to the public, our mission programs and community-based relationships remained intact. As progress continues to be made, we have formed a plan that will allow us to open our…

Nominate an Amazing Woman to Win a $100 Shopping Spree at Goodwill of the Finger Lakes *Nomination process now closed* It's National Women's History Month, and here at Goodwill of the Finger Lakes we celebrate the contributions amazing women have made to our nation and community, and recognize (and appreciate!) their achievements that have made the rest of our lives better. As a not-for-profit…

A message from Goodwill of the Finger Lakes CEO Jennifer Lake  We are absolutely thrilled — and humbled — to share that our organization has received a $10 million gift from Ms. Scott. The gift is the result of our mission, our work, our team, our impact and our potential. It is by far the largest single donation in our 100+ year history.  Goodwill’s humble roots date back to 1902. Our…

We are beyond thrilled and humbled to share this exciting news with you, which you may have already read about. We learned that Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has chosen Goodwill of the Finger Lakes as one of the 384 incredibly lucky (and humbled) not-for-profit Organizations to gift a “life changing” charitable donation. To say this is a silver lining at the end of the toughest year…

  ROC the Day for ABVI and Goodwill of the Finger Lakes today on#GivingTuesday! December 1st is #GivingTuesday and you can be part of it by ROCing the Day!  Support Goodwill of the Finger Lakes and the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (ABVI) during a community-wide day of giving. It’s easy. To make a donation today to support ABVI, go to http://bit.ly/ROCABVI.…

AFPGV celebrates National Philanthropy Month by looking back and to the future By: Special to the RBJ Marlisa Post November 4, 2020 (**this is a reposted article from the Rochester Business Journal, written by our Senior Giving Manager Marlisa Post**)    From left, Jennifer Johnson, Emcee, 2019 AFPGV National Philanthropy Day Awards; Alan Sikora, CEO, First American…

8 Days to Halloween: Shop Now at Goodwill for Spooktacular Finds and Deals; Post Your Goodwill Costumes on Facebook and Instagram to Win a $25 Gift Card    ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Halloween will look different this year in many ways, just as spending habits have changed, too, but dressing up (and decorating) for Halloween is still the plan for many families. That’s why right now is…

KeyBank Foundation Gives $62,500 to Goodwill of the Finger Lakes for 211/LIFE LINE Contact Center. Donation is part of $250,000 pledge over four years ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Goodwill of the Finger Lakes has been a leading not-for-profit in the Greater Rochester area for over a century and has truly risen to the occasion to support and empower its community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Funded,…

This year marks the 30th anniversary of a partnership between 3M and our mission program ABVI, the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Launched in 1990, the partnership was a first for an NIB (National Institute for the Blind) associated agency and a private company. Over the past 30 years, our organization has produced millions of yellow note stick pads, and over 37 other products…

As of August 3, 2020 only 63% of all households in the nation have responded to the 2020 Census. Be sure your community receives necessary funding by participating today! What is the Census? The 2020 Census will determine how $675 billion in funding gets distributed across the nation for schools, hospitals, roads, public works, and other vital programs. Check out this blog post for more…

Goodwill of the Finger Lakes Sept. 4, 2020 Families are hurting. The Black community is hurting. The Greater Rochester community is hurting. The nation is hurting. To those who are hurting and mourning, including Daniel Prude’s family, we are devastated by your loss. We stand with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Rochester, ROCovery Fitness and others who are advocating for…

Shop Goodwill Cares - $1 Sundays at Goodwill! During this time of uncertainty and transition, we want you to know you're here for you - Goodwill Cares. As your local not-for-profit, we aim to serve our community in times of need  Your donating and shopping with us supports and fuels our mission programs, allowing us to serve those through programs like our 211/LIFE LINE, a 24/7 crisis…

Goodwill of the Finger Lakes CEO Jennifer Lake was recently featured in the Rochester Woman Online publication as the highlight for "Women Who Inspire".  For the full article and to read Jen's inspiring journey visit here. Congratulations to Jen on her feature - we are proud to have her leading our great organization!  

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Goodwill of the Finger Lakes has opened the doors of a brand new Clearance Center.  The opening occurred at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 1, at 1555 Jefferson Rd. in Henrietta. Clearance Center hours will be 8 a.m.-5 p.m. every day. On average, thousands of shoppers visit Goodwill’s Clearance Center each week, with a few hundred shoppers per day. Goodwill’s…

  ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Goodwill of the Finger Lakes will host two “Hiring on the Spot” events for retail and warehouse positions today and tomorrow. Today’s hiring event will take place from 3 to 7 p.m. at 376 Jefferson Road in Henrietta. Tomorrow’s will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 34 Eastview Mall in Victor.    The first 10 people each day…

As NY Schools Reopen, Goodwill of the Finger Lakes Encourages Community Members to Shop at Goodwill for Affordable Back-to-School Attire and Materials Students and educators with valid ID get 15% off their purchase on Tuesdays Organization experienced financial losses during pandemic; needs shoppers and donations   ROCHESTER, N.Y. — As summer comes to an end and New York schools begin…

  Goodwill of the Finger Lakes formally endorses declaration that racism is a public health crisis July 29, 2020 - Today the Board of Directors for Goodwill of the Finger Lakes joins other local organizations to formally endorse the Greater Rochester Black Agenda Group’s Declaration: “Racism is a Public Health Crisis.” The organization acknowledges that racism is a public…

All of our stores are now open.  While we are grateful we can reopen our stores, please understand, safety is our number one priority at Goodwill. We are taking a cautious approach to keep everyone safe, and would appreciate your patience as we navigate the many new safety protocols put in place.  All customers and employees must wear face masks/coverings as mandated by New York…