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The Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (ABVI), a mission program of Goodwill of the Finger Lakes, is celebrating 50 years of providing Low Vision Services to the Finger Lakes region at its 2019 Visionary Gala: Hearts of Gold presented by Smola Consulting, taking place on Saturday, March 9, 2019 from 6:00-9:00 pm at the Hyatt Regency Rochester. Fifty years ago, in 1969, low vision,…

There are more than 2,000 local individuals and families impacted by the ongoing partial government shutdown. At 2-1-1/LIFE LINE, a mission program of Goodwill of the Finger Lakes, we stand ready 24 hours a day, every day, to support our community, including the government employees affected by the furloughs. Dial 2-1-1 any time to talk to a trained telecounselor who can connect you to resources…

Goodwill of the Finger Lakes announces it's store hours in the Rochester and Syracuse areas for the 2018 Holiday Season. The hours are as follows: Christmas Eve, Monday, 12/24 Goodwill Stores and Clearance Center - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Goodwill Outlet - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Attended Donation Centers - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Christmas Day, Tuesday, 12/25 All locations are closed on Christmas Day so…

The holidays are a time for giving.  A time for helping those in need.  A time for ... Goodwill!   And now through December 31st your purchase at this, or any area Goodwill stores will do even more good in the community.   Just spend $20 on great Goodwill finds and Goodwill will donate a $20 gift card to the Good Neighbor Program that supports those in the most need in our…

Goodwill of the Finger Lakes and the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (ABV), a mission program of Goodwill of the Finger Lakes, are gearing up to once again ROC the Day and they want to know: Are you ready? This year, on Tuesday, November 27 you can ROC the Day and celebrate #GivingTuesday with an online gift in support of the programs and services Goodwill and ABVI provide to…

ROCHESTER, NY - Americans of all ages are most excited to wear unique, one-of-a-kind costumes this Halloween season, and thrift stores are the number one place where shoppers plan to find materials for their do-it-yourself ensembles, according to the 2018 Goodwill® Halloween Poll. Participants in this year’s survey responded to a series of online questions about Halloween costumes and…

Goodwill of the Finger Lakes announces the addition of Ian Harper, Vice President of Finance at Xerox, as the newest member of the local not-for-profit’s Board of Directors. Ian began his career with Xerox in the UK in 1988. As the VP of Finance, Ian is responsible for financial oversight of the delivery and supply chain operations, Xerox’s shared service center strategy as well as IT,…

During the week of August 20, 2018, Goodwill of the Finger Lakes is holding three recruitment fairs to fill 45 full and part-time entry-level positions in stores in our Rochester market. Positions start at $11.15/hour with no experience required. “Working at Goodwill means working on a team that helps people and changes lives. We are looking for new team members who model our values because…

In 2018, Low Vision Center Medical Director Dr. Gwen Sterns celebrated her 40th year of service with the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (ABVI), a mission program of Goodwill of the Finger Lakes. In recognition of this milestone achievement for Dr. Sterns, ABVI held a celebration highlighted by a tree planting in her honor in the organization's Outdoor Mobility and Training…

Often times, our shoppers think Goodwill is just a retail location.  They're usually not aware it is a local, not-for-profit organization that benefits the community solely through the shopping and donating of our customers.  To bring awareness to this, Goodwill of the Finger Lakes ran a campaign from July 16-20, 2018 to show some of the "Behind the scenes" work that is occurring through…

2-1-1/LIFE LINE Launches New Website to Celebrate National 2-1-1 Day

2-1-1/LIFE LINE Encourages Everyone to “Take a Minute, Save a Life” during National Suicide Prevention Week 2017

Goodwill’s VP of People Resources Jennifer Lake Elected National Human Resources Association President

ABVI Recognizes 10-year Partnership with Wayne Regional Eye Care Center

ABVI Visionary Award Celebrates Hopf's Legacy as a Not-for-Profit Leader

The Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (ABVI) Earns 2016 Employment Growth Award from National Industries for the Blind

NIFA Grants Focus on Youth Farm Safety and Agricultural Careers for People with Disabilities

Goodwill's Jennifer Lake selected for Rochester Business Journal 'Forty Under 40' award

ABVI Celebrates 52nd National White Cane Safety Day

Find Hauntingly Good Deals and Help Change Lives at Goodwill this Halloween

Goodwill Announces Promotion of Three in Donated Goods/Retail Administration