Goodwill in the News

Keep up with Goodwill of Greater Washington's appearances in local and national media outlets.

Local Goodwill affiliate adapts job training programs for changing economy

Washington Post; former Goodwill graduate, free security training program

Capital Business of the Washington Post

Goodwill of Greater Washington has long been focused on job training and placement for low-income individuals.

But this year, as the economic recovery has inched forward and the region’s hiring landscape has continued to change, the District-based nonprofit has shaken up its workforce development offerings to more closely align with demand in the regional job market.

Clothing bin donations don't always reach needy

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Clothing bin donations don't always reach needy

USA Today

A proliferation of dubious collection bins benefiting clothing recyclers has eaten into donations to A-rated charity Goodwill, so be careful before dropping off donations in bins.

Castoff clothing dropped off in parking lot donation bins doesn't always end up with charities devoted to helping the poor.