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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

YOUNGSTOWN — Aim Transportation Solutions marked an incredible 30 years of partnership with Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries by hosting a special luncheon on April 24 at its Liberty headquarters. The event brought together team members from both organizations to reflect on three decades of collaboration and community impact. During the celebration, Trisha Mossor, Business Development Manager at Aim, presented Goodwill CEO Shelley Murray with a commemorative plaque honoring

Leadership Mahoning Valley hosted its On Board! Board Training and Governance Academy on April 7 at the United Way Volunteer Resource Center in Boardman, offering a dynamic professional development opportunity for nonprofit leaders, board members and volunteers across the Valley. The training is designed to support both new and seasoned nonprofit board members and organizational leadership, equipping them with the knowledge and tools necessary to lead with accountability and

During the week of March 31, Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries had the opportunity to travel to Columbus to join forces with several leading nonprofit organizations in advocating for increased support for workforce development initiatives benefiting individuals with autism. Representing Goodwill were CEO Shelley Murray and Community Solutions Director Carol-Holmes Chambers. Goodwill’s mission is rooted in helping individuals overcome barriers to employment—whether those cha

CAPTION:  In the photo from Goodwill’s second annual Mission Fundraising Breakfast are (from left) CEO Dr. Shelley Murray, Michael Dent, Holly Hahn, John Hahn and Kathy Gerberry, who all served as speakers at the event. Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries successfully hosted its second annual Mission Fundraising Breakfast on Thursday at Woodland Estate, drawing approximately 200 attendees in a morning dedicated to elevating, empowering and achieving success. The event feature

More than 60 community vendors came together for the Project AHA! Advancing Health Access Community Resource Fair on Feb. 28 at the Metroplex Event Center to provide vital resources and services to residents. The well-attended event offered attendees access to free haircuts, hygiene kits and health screenings, reinforcing the importance of equitable health access and community support. Earlier in the day, the RISE Community Collaborative hosted the Project AHA! An Equity Awa

YOUNGSTOWN — Goodwill proudly reopened its Boardman retail location on Wednesday, exactly one month after temporarily closing for renovations. The upgrades, which represent an investment of more than $100,000, enhance the shopping experience and reflect Goodwill’s long-term commitment to the community. The renovations include new flooring, updated signage showcasing Goodwill’s brand, improved shelving, and a more spacious layout following the removal of old, deteriorating fit

YOUNGSTOWN — Goodwill is pleased to announce the addition of two esteemed professionals, Joseph P. Lyons and Trish Mossor, to its Board of Directors for 2025. Their diverse expertise and commitment to community development will strengthen Goodwill’s mission of enhancing the lives of individuals through education, employment, and empowerment. Lyons brings a wealth of experience as an associate professor of health professions and director of the Master of Health and Human Servi

YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries, Inc. has announced Carol Holmes-Chambers as the organization’s new Community Solutions Director. In this role, Holmes-Chambers will oversee the implementation of key initiatives derived from Goodwill’s recent Community Needs Assessment in partnership with the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber, ensuring progress in ad dressing barriers to employment and workforce participation across the region. Holmes-Chambers will manage th