Goodwill of Western New York announced that construction is almost complete at its 10,000 sq. ft. expanded and remodeled retail store and donation center in Tonawanda. The expansion adds 3,240 sq. feet to the Colvin-Eggert Plaza location at 3177 Eggert Road where Goodwill has been located since 2009. The store has remained open during remodeling.

The expanded retail store will feature the concept and layout that Goodwill has used in its recent store remodels including signage and displays that be...

Each year Goodwill honors an individual or organization that consistently shares their time and talent for the benefit of Goodwillclients and employees. This year Goodwill honored Systems Personnel at the 2018 Pathways to Success Annual Achievement Awards.

You don’t get to be a leading executive recruiter and employment agency by doing things halfway. Systems Personnel places the best talent in information technology, accounting & finance and healthcare IT with top employers who need workers imme...

“Goodwill opened a lot of doors for me. They really want you to succeed.”

Kenneth Wojtusiak is very open and honest about anything you ask him.  His family was “broken apart” after being together for 15 years and he raised his four children, three who lived with him, as a single dad.  He moved from job to job trying to support his family, but it wasn’t enough.   He applied for public assistance and was referred to Goodwill to receive the support he needed to find employment.  Kenny was placed at...

"If it wasn’t for Goodwill, I wouldn’t be here.  They gave me the experience I needed to be where I am today.”

To say that this past year has been a whirlwind for Naney Rivera-Perez is an understatement. 

After graduating from high school, Naney had no plans to go to college and wasn’t sure what to do with her life.  Her family was not able to assist her and did not support her plan to pursue employment. Since her family relied on public assistance, Naney was directed by the Department of Social S...

Each year Goodwill honors a business that has demonstrated outstanding dedication in assisting individuals with vocational barriers through competitive employment opportunities. The 2018 Employer of the Year is Venture Forthe.

Venture Forthe is a local, family owned licensed home care services agency that has been helping people meet their goals of living independently since 1997. For over 20 years, Venture Forthe has been committed to superior care for clients.  Positive interactions and interve...