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Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries is pleased to welcome two new team members who will help advance the organization's mission of empowering individuals and strengthening communities across the Mahoning Valley. Emily Wire has joined as Community Impact Program Manager, and Justin McCarthy has been named Success Coach. In her new role, Wire will focus on developing and supporting community partnerships, collaborating with local stakeholders, and helping expand initiatives tha

Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries is pleased to announce two key leadership promotions that reflect the organization's continued growth, strategic direction, and deep commitment to community impact. Carol Holmes-Chambers — Goodwill has promoted Carol Holmes-Chambers to Vice President of Community and Workforce Development. Holmes-Chambers joined the organization in December 2024 as Community Solutions Director and has since played a pivotal role in strengthening Goodwill’s

The Assembly for Workforce Solutions (AWS) committee gathered on Monday at Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries’ main offices in Liberty. We celebrated a significant milestone: one year of our Steering Committee! This past year has been marked by action, collaboration, and measurable progress. Our goal? To reduce barriers to workforce participation across the Mahoning Valley! A Year of Progress and Collaboration AWS was launched to strengthen alignment across workforce, health

Community partners, business leaders, and nonprofit stakeholders gathered Wednesday at Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries for a collaborative meeting focused on strengthening access to regional resources and advancing a shared initiative to grow a Community Solutions Campus and satellite hubs across the Mahoning Valley and beyond. The discussion highlighted the continued development of the Social Information Exchange Network (SIEN) using the Unite Us platform, a regional ef

Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries is pleased to announce the appointment of Kriss Richey‑Wolford and Heather McCowin to its Board of Directors.

Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries and Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley come together to highlight the power of community partnership in the Mahoning Valley. By working collaboratively, both organizations are able to extend their impact — providing support, opportunity, and hope to individuals and families facing challenging circumstances.

Community leaders, partners, and supporters gathered Thursday morning as Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries hosted its 3rd Annual Mission Breakfast at Tippecanoe Country Club, celebrating the organization’s mission and the life-changing impact of its programs throughout the Mahoning Valley. The annual event is designed to share stories that demonstrate how Goodwill’s mission services empower individuals, strengthen families, and support the region’s workforce. More than 200

We are incredibly honored to receive a Letter of Commendation from the Austintown Township Trustees . This recognition of our relief efforts following the Austintown Studio Apartments explosion truly means the world to us. In moments like these, it’s not about recognition — it’s about coming together as a community and supporting neighbors when they need it most. At Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries, we believe in standing strong with our community during challenging times,

Vehicle Donation Supports Local Law Enforcement This week, Goodwill was proud to donate one of our former Motive transportation vehicles —– an old command center squat unit —– to the Mahoning County Sheriff’s Department . What once helped support our mission on the road will now serve a new purpose in helping local law enforcement better respond to the needs of our community. Over the years, this vehicle played a role in supporting transportation and outreach efforts tied to

Youngstown Area Goodwill CEO Shelley Murray spoke at Monday's WorkOhio kickoff tour. With her are (from left): Alex Hertzer, Executive Director of the Mahoning Valley Manufactures Coalition; Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel; and Mark Lamoncha, CEO of Humtown.

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Collaboration was front and center at Goodwill Wednesday morning as we welcomed fellow non-profit organizations to come together and talk all things Thrift Trail Map . 💙 The conversation went beyond the map — it was a meaningful step toward stronger partnerships, shared ideas, and working together to better serve our communities. When nonprofits connect, everyone benefits.

Our Warren retail store has been recognized as the “Best of 2025 Warren Award Winner” in the Thrift Store category! This honor is based on verified data from Google Reviews, as analyzed and certified by BusinessRate, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Thank you to our amazing shoppers, donors, and team members who made this possible — your support means everything to us.

Altrusa Youngstown is celebrating a major literacy milestone this month, announcing that its volunteer-led Book Donation Project has surpassed 20,000 donated books since its launch in April 2023. Read More On Mahoning Matters by Clicking here!

Clothing and other items collected from the Austintown Senior Center, Mahoning County Veterans Service Commission, and our Goodwill stores was delivered directly to Austintown Studio Apartment residents at the United Way resource fair today. Thanks to a generous donation from the Mahoning County Mental Health and Recovery Board, Goodwill also provided 100 additional clothing vouchers to residents. Goodwill has now donated over 340 vouchers to the United Way, Red Cross, and in

Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries has donated a substantial amount of clothing to Mercy Health — St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital in 2025 to help restock its patient clothing closet. Goodwill’s multiple donations include shirts, pants, jackets, and other essential garments. “At Mercy Health, we’re called to extend the compassionate ministry of Jesus, and that starts with accompanying every patient with compassion and dignity,” said Kathy Harley, president, St. Elizabeth Yo

Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries, Inc. has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to launch A Good Start: Recovery to Work Job Readiness Program . This funding provides Goodwill with the ability to expand this program to reach more individuals in need. A Good Start provides critical job readiness and industry-specific workforce training to individuals in recovery from substance use disorder across Columbiana, Mahoning, and Trumbull cou

Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries is expanding its services to make donating more convenient than ever. The organization has partnered with ReSupply, a veteran-owned company, to launch a new paid pickup service that brings professional moving services directly to donors’ doors. For more than 130 years, Goodwill has relied on the generosity of community members to fuel its mission of providing job training, employment, and support services for people with disabilities and ot

Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries, Inc. is proud to announce the grand opening of its newest Retail and Donation Center at 3300 Wilmington Road in New Castle, Pennsylvania. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on June 18 to celebrate the launch of this modern, spacious location, which will serve shoppers and donors in the community. The event marks an exciting expansion of Goodwill’s services in Western Pennsylvania and demonstrates the organization’s ongoing commitment to c

Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries, Inc. is pleased to announce the hiring of Celina Williams as the organization’s new Director of Human Resources. In this key leadership role, Williams will oversee strategic and day-to-day HR operations, ensuring that all policies and practices support Goodwill’s mission to empower individuals through employment and community-based services. With a master’s degree in Human Resource Management and a diverse background spanning for-profit, n