Goodwill NCW News Blogs
Read Goodwill NCW news blogs to learn about how Goodwill NCW is at work in the communities we serve.
Budget-conscious Holiday Shopping at Goodwill NCW
The National Retail Federation (NRF) forecasts that holiday spending is expected to reach record levels again this year, between $979.5
Give the gift of hope through Goodwill NCW on Giving Tuesday
On Tuesday, December 3, Goodwill North Central Wisconsin (NCW) will join millions by participating in the global generosity movement known
Veterans find hope at Goodwill NCW
WISCONSIN – On November 11, Americans will honor the men and women who have served our country. According to Pew
Goodwill NCW Eases Halloween Cost Concerns
Early Halloween shopping is on the rise and prices are top of mind for consumers. Shoppers should not let spending
Goodwill NCW’s annual gala inspires community
WISCONSIN – Achievements of a different kind were celebrated at Lambeau Field on October 2, as Goodwill North Central Wisconsin
Goodwill North Central Wisconsin Celebrates National Workforce Development Month
Menasha, WI — Throughout September, Goodwill North Central Wisconsin (NCW) is celebrating National Workforce Development Month, which recognizes the hard
Back-to-School Savings at Goodwill NCW
For back-to-school shoppers, secondhand offers budget-friendly options Spending on essential school items is expected to reach the second-highest figure on
Goodwill NCW Winner of 2024 Northeast Wisconsin Top Workplaces Award
Goodwill North Central Wisconsin (NCW) has been awarded a 2024 Top Workplace honor by Gannett Satellite Information Network’s Northeast Wisconsin
Miracle League of the Chippewa Valley Opening Game Day
WISCONSIN — Opening day for Miracle League of the Chippewa Valley, a program of Goodwill North Central Wisconsin (Goodwill NCW), is
Miracle League of the Lakeshore Celebrates 10 Years
WISCONSIN — Opening day for the Miracle League of the Lakeshore, a program of Goodwill North Central Wisconsin (Goodwill NCW), is
Miracle League of the Fox Valley Celebrates Field Renovation
MENASHA, WI — Opening day for Miracle League of the Fox Valley, a program of Goodwill North Central Wisconsin (Goodwill
Goodwill NCW celebrates Project SEARCH grads poised for jobs
Intensive internship program in Rhinelander hospital prepares people with disabilities for work RHINELANDER, WI— Goodwill North Central Wisconsin (Goodwill NCW)
Goodwill NCW celebrates Project SEARCH grads poised for jobs
FOX VALLEY, WI—Goodwill North Central Wisconsin (Goodwill NCW) celebrated the accomplishments of six interns who graduated from the Project SEARCH
Career EXCELerate cohort poised to enter WI workforce
Fox Valley, WI—On May 17, Career EXCELerate Wisconsin celebrated more than 60 students who have completed or are working towards
Career EXCELerate Prepares Refugees for Manufacturing Careers
FOX CITIES, WI— Career EXCELerate Wisconsin, an innovative job training and job placement program operated in partnership with Fox Valley
Final weeks of Earth Month Donation Challenge at Goodwill NCW
Protect the planet by donating 4.5 million pounds of items in April MENASHA, WI – Goodwill North Central Wisconsin (Goodwill
Job skills open ‘A World of Opportunities’ for people with disabilities through Goodwill NCW’s employment services
MENASHA, WI – This March’s National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month theme promoted by the National Association of Councils on Developmental
Goodwill NCW welcomes new board members
MENASHA, WI – Goodwill North Central Wisconsin (Goodwill NCW) recently elected new members to its volunteer board of directors. The
Miracle League allows all to play ball
Registration for the 2024 season is underway MENASHA, WI – Registration is now open for the Miracle League of
Career EXCELerate cohort ready to enter WI workforce
Supported by a WI Workforce Innovation Grant, students earn free certificates to launch in-demand careers Menasha, WI — On December
Goodwill NCW makes giving HOPE easy on Giving Tuesday
WISCONSIN – Each year, after millions gather with family and friends to give thanks, millions will also band together to
Veterans find support and hope at Goodwill NCW
WISCONSIN – If you shop at the Tomah Goodwill store, you might have met Tad at the registers. Tad is
Winter coats welcome refugees settling into the Fox Valley
Families are equipped for the cold weather, thanks to local partnership FOX VALLEY – As colder weather has arrived;
Inaugural Goodwill NCW event inspires community leaders
GREEN BAY – Goodwill North Central Wisconsin (Goodwill NCW) lit up Lambeau Field Atrium yesterday, October 3, with inspirational stories
Shoppers have options to save, as Halloween spending is expected to reach record high
Halloween spending is expected to reach its highest level, exceeding all other years on record with 73% of Americans intending
For back-to-school shoppers, secondhand offers budget-friendly options
According to the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights and Analytics, spending on essential school items will reach record highs
La Crosse Goodwill team member receives international award
Taylor Devenport was born prematurely, leading to delays in her development. While attending Logan High School in La Crosse, WI,
Opening day for the 2023 season of Goodwill NCW’s three Miracle League programs
Get ready to swing into action as opening day for 2023 season of Goodwill NCW’s three Miracle League programs –
First full Career EXCELerate cohort poised to enter WI workforce
On March 19, Career EXCELerate Wisconsin celebrated more than 30 students who earned educational certificates through the collaborative new program
Miracle League allows all to play ball
Registration for the 2023 season is underway Menasha, WI — Registration is now open for the Miracle League of the
Job seekers have a new option in Career EXCELerate to pursue their dreams
MENASHA — Goodwill NCW, Fox Valley Technical College and Rawhide Youth Services are teaming up to provide a comprehensive career-training program called
Halloween spending expected to top pre-pandemic levels
MENASHA — Halloween spending is expected to soar to pre-pandemic levels, with 69% of Americans intending to celebrate the fall
Families prepare for impact of inflation on back-to-school spending
MENASHA — Families expect to spend record amounts on back to school in 2022 because of higher prices due to
Gov. Evers announces $9.7 million in Workforce Innovation Grants
Programs across five Wisconsin counties include investments to support around-the-clock transportation options for work as well as trauma-informed education and services to
It’s time to play ball as Miracle League programs gear up for opening day
MENASHA — Opening day for Goodwill NCW’s three Miracle League programs — Miracle League of the Fox Valley, Miracle League
Goodwill NCW, Rawhide partner to provide Career Development Class to at-risk youth
MENASHA – Goodwill NCW and Rawhide Youth Services are collaborating to help Rawhide’s at-risk youth who struggle with mental health
Goodwill NCW receives $10,000 AT&T Foundation grant
MANITOWOC — Goodwill NCW receives AT&T Foundation grant. As part of AT&T’s nationwide commitment to help bridge the digital divide
Sixth annual scavenger hunt and fundraiser honors organizer’s mom
MENASHA — A scavenger hunt fundraiser held the day before Mother’s Day honors the organizer’s mom and has raised $16,500
Goodwill NCW, Timber Rattlers teaming up for Earth Day event
MENASHA — Goodwill NCW is teaming up with the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers and Outagamie County Recycling & Solid Waste for
Goodwill NCW’s Financial and Debt Solutions Services offers tips on how to avoid elder financial abuse
MENASHA — Elder financial exploitation, which has been referred to as a crime of the 21st century, is a growing
Hess elected to Goodwill Industries International’s Executive Council
MENASHA — Goodwill NCW President and CEO Chris Hess was named to Goodwill Industries International’s (GII) Executive Council of
Registration underway for Goodwill NCW’s Miracle League programs
MENASHA — Registration underway Miracle League for both players and community volunteers for the 2022 Miracle League of the Fox
Goodwill NCW awarded 100 scholarships
Thanks to a partnership with Coursera, an online course provider, we have been awarded 100 scholarship accounts with access to
Back-to-school spending to reach record levels as students return to schools
Back-to-school spending to reach record levels as students return to schools in 2021 as they prepare for a return to
Goodwill NCW teams up with Volunteer Fox Cities, Miron for Earth Day Donation Drive
Goodwill NCW’s earth day donation drive, teaming up with Volunteer Fox Cities and Miron Construction for an Earth Day Donation