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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

Sight For All United held its annual Golf Fore Sight outing on Monday, June 2 at The Lake Club, bringing together community members, supporters and advocates for a day on the green — and a meaningful step toward greater accessibility in recreational sports. This year’s outing featured a special new element: Visually impaired individuals were invited to learn how to golf prior to the event teeing off. With guidance from dedicated volunteers and support from Envision Blind Spo

Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Tracy Weimer as the new Career Services Manager for Mercer and Lawrence Counties. In this role, Weimer will help individuals overcome barriers to employment by addressing basic needs, developing workplace readiness and fostering supportive environments that promote confidence and inclusion. Weimer brings a wealth of experience rooted in service, perseverance and community engagement. A single

Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries, Inc. is proud to announce the launch of its first Assembly for Workforce Solutions Steering Committee meeting, an initiative born from the findings of a regional Community Needs Assessment conducted in partnership with the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber. The Steering Committee brings together cross-sector partners committed to working collaboratively to address critical barriers to workforce participation in the Mahoning Valley, inclu

Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries, Inc. is excited to announce the relocation of its New Castle store to a new site at 3300 Wilmington Rd., Unit 1B, New Castle, PA 16105 (the old Tuesday Morning). The final day of operation at the current location in the Shenango Towne Center will be Thursday, May 9. To prepare for the move, Goodwill will host a “Moving Sale” from May 2 through May 9, offering customers 75% off all items at the current store (2611 Ellwood Rd., Space 3). Dur