Mission Blog Posts – Mission Moment

While Goodwill stores operate in a very similar manner to most retail operations, we do have some unique jobs and processes. But at the end of the day, what makes Goodwill different from virtually any other retailer is that 91 cents out of every dollar we earn is funneled back into our mission services: providing free job training, education, and employment programs for people with disadvantages and disabilities. That is what makes us the most proud every time we open a new store.

My mother always told me that there are no coincidences in life. Is it fate? Is it God? Who knows?! But sometimes the pieces fit together too flawlessly to chalk it up to simple chance. Love, in many cases, can be one of those occasions.

2018 promises to be busy at Goodwill of Greater Washington! We have several major initiatives in the works and wanted to share some of them with you as the New Year approaches.

We would like to take a moment to applaud the 15 adults who comprised the very first graduating class from The Goodwill Excel Center in Washington D.C. On Friday, July 21st, these amazing individuals walked across the stage and accepted their high school diploma, unlocking the door to a brighter future for themselves and paving the way for future Excel Center students to follow in their footsteps.

Every year we take a moment to recognize the outstanding individuals who make Goodwill of Greater Washington the strong organization it is during our annual Celebration of R.I.S.E. And while all 900+ associates are vital to our success we would like to recognize the four who truly embody our core values.

From now until May 14 Goodwill organizations across the country will be celebrating Goodwill Industries Week. As we take this time to reflect on the true mission of Goodwill there is a very special woman who would like to thank you personally for your support of the organization who gave her the boost she needed to reach her full potential.

Transforming lives and communities through the power of education and employment is the mission of Goodwill of Greater Washington. But what does that truly mean? Let us show you...

Just as there is more to Goodwill retail stores than being great places to find quality donated goods at great prices there is also much more to the people who work in those stores as well. They are always striving to better themselves and in turn are constantly building a better Goodwill of Greater Washington. Sari is a perfect example of one of our many exemplary associates.

On Monday, January 16, we will celebrate one of the greatest men in American history, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. And while we are taking time to admire this extraordinary man, who was a mentor to our society, we would also like to take a moment to focus on the fact that it is National Mentoring Month.

2017 promises to be a tremendous year at Goodwill of Greater Washington. Here are just a few things that you can expect to see from us in the new year.