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Dan & Armen's Story
"They say Goodwill changes lives. They helped us change our lives." Dan and Armen Mulumba arrived in the United States as refugees. They...
Nov 10, 2021


Chelsea's Story
"Life is 100% different from where I started until now - and I am happy!" Chelsea thought that graduating from college would mean she...
Nov 10, 2021


Lawanda's Story
"Goodwill taught me that all the work I did paid off. Look at me now!" Life had not always been easy for Lawanda or “Red” as she is...
Nov 10, 2021


Pathways to Success 20th Annual Achievement Awards Held
On October 19th, 2021 Goodwill of Western New York held its Pathways to Success 20th Annual Achievement Awards at the historic Barrel...
Oct 20, 2021


Halloween Comes Alive at Goodwill!
We're the place to go to create your one-of-a-kind costume with a little inspiration from the Halloween Look Books at all of our stores...
Oct 1, 2021


Goodwill Receives Center for Workforce Inclusion Grant
Goodwill of Western New York announced that it was awarded a $224,579 grant from the Center for Workforce Inclusion, Inc. (Center)....
Sep 22, 2021


COVID-19 Update
In accordance with the latest CDC and New York State guidance, individuals who are not vaccinated must continue to wear a mask or face...
Sep 10, 2021


Goodwill Begins Accepting Applications for Goodskills Career Builder
The reopening of businesses following relaxing of many COVID related restrictions has led to “Now Hiring” signs popping up all over...
Aug 10, 2021


Goodwill Awarded $250,000 for New Goodskills Career Builder Workforce Development Program
Empire State Development awarded a Western New York Workforce Development Challenge grant of $250,000 to Goodwill of Western New York to...
Jul 19, 2021


Goodwill Bridal Sale
The popular Goodwill bridal sale was held on Saturday, June 26th from 9-2 at our William Street store in Buffalo. Brides to be shopped a...
Jun 27, 2021


Jeff's Story
Jeff’s path began at Goodwill but led him to a place where he could concentrate on what was most important in his life – his children. As...
Jun 17, 2021


Goodwill® Celebrates Older Americans Month
May is Older Americans Month and Goodwill of Western New York celebrates America’s seniors by noting the positive impacts they have on...
May 20, 2021


Buffalo State College Partners with Goodwill on Campus Move Out
SUNY Buffalo State College and Goodwill of Western New York are teaming up to help students move out of their residence halls and campus...
May 11, 2021


Ellen's Story
All Ellen wanted to do in life was to find a job where she could "help people" and "make a difference". Ellen previously had difficulty...
May 4, 2021


Goodwill Part of Regional Coalition Announcing ‘WNY Tech Skills Initiative’
Western New Yorkers who have been economically impacted by the pandemic can now register for free tech and digital skills courses through...
Dec 16, 2020


Pathways to Success - Dan & Armen
“They say Goodwill changes lives. It changed our lives. They’ve taught us what we needed. They helped us and are still helping.” Dan and...
Dec 2, 2020


Tracy's Story
"Goodwill reminded me of who I am. I had purpose again. They restored my confidence and made me see what I’m capable of. “ Sometimes you...
Dec 2, 2020


Building Brighter Futures TOGETHER
For over 100 years Goodwill of Western New York has been celebrating the fresh starts that can happen when individuals are empowered to...
Dec 1, 2020


COVID-19 Update
Our highest priority is, and always will be, the health and safety of our shoppers, donors and team members. SHOPPING All of our stores...
Nov 1, 2020


A Message from our President & CEO
These are unprecedented times; a time of great uncertainty and a new situation for us at Goodwill as well. At this time, it has become...
Mar 18, 2020
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