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 fitting rooms. These changes create a fresh, modern environment for customers while supporting Goodwill’s mission. “We couldn’t have done this without the support of our customers and donors,” said Shelley Murray, Goodwill’s CEO. “Their patience throughout January and early February has meant the world to us, and we are excited to welcome them back to a better shopping experience.” Goodwill has been a part of the Boardman community since 2007 and looks forward to serving the area for years to come. The organization remains dedicated to reinvesting in its locations to ensure long-term success and sustainability.

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 Services Program at Youngstown State University. In addition to his academic leadership, Lyons is the principal investigator for the YSU Senior Youth Mentorship Program and is a dedicated member of the Board of Directors for Gateways to Better Living in Austintown. His extensive work in education, mentorship and community engagement aligns closely with Goodwill’s core values. Mossor, a dynamic business leader, is the business development manager at Aim Transportation Solutions. Celebrated for her strong presence in the transportation industry, she previously led the top-performing truck rental branch at Enterprise. Mossor’s commitment to professional excellence is evident in her roles as an ambassador for the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber and as a member of the Women In Trucking Association Inc., where she will serve on the content committee in 2025. Recently named to Marquis Who’s Who, Mossor brings a powerful voice for forward thinking leadership to the Goodwill Board. “Joseph and Trish bring an incredible depth of knowledge and passion to our Board of Directors,” said Dr. Shelley Murray, CEO of Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries. “Joseph’s dedication to mentorship and education, and Trisha’s dynamic leadership and industry expertise perfectly complements our mission. Their unique perspectives and unwavering commitment to the community will undoubtedly strengthen our efforts to empower individuals and transform lives in the Mahoning Valley.” Goodwill looks forward to the unique contributions Lyons and Mossor will bring to the organization as it embarks on new initiatives.

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 the next steps of the Community Needs Assessment, which aims to address employment challenges in the Mahoning & Shenango valleys. Her responsibilities include facilitating collaboration among stakeholders, coordinating committees and ensuring that the outcomes create sustainable change. “I’m excited for the opportunity to work alongside the community with people just as passionate about making a positive difference in our valley,” she said. “There is tremendous power in the collaboration of people united toward a common goal that transcends individual interests. I’m eager to see which mountains we can move.” Holmes-Chambers brings extensive experience in community engagement and leadership to Goodwill. Most recently, she served as the Director of School and Community Wellness for the Trumbull County Mental Health and Recovery Board. Her dedication to addressing challenges through a holistic and people-centered approach is evident in her leadership of the Trumbull-Mahoning RISE Community Collaborative, a coalition she co-developed as part of the Health Equity and Cultural Competence Plan. “We are excited to welcome Carol to the Goodwill team and our shared vision of creating meaningful impact in the community,” said Goodwill CEO Shelley Murray. “Her passion, expertise and dedication make her the perfect fit for this critical role and will be key in advancing our mission to empower individuals and strengthen our community by building on the groundwork already in place for change.” On Monday, the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber announced a $50,000 grant from the PNC Foundation as part of the CNA effort. Other generous grants to Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries for this critical work include funds from The Youngstown Foundation, Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley, Trumbull Memorial Health Foundation and Western Reserve Health Foundation. The Regional Chamber and Goodwill will create teams of community and government leaders, employers and others in a collaborative call-to-action to remove these barriers and increase workforce participation through a unified approach rooted in the creation of goals and objectives, as well as a measure for success in long-term planning efforts and advancement. For more information on the CNA report, visit this page.