Goodwill of NEPA CEO receives award
Scranton, Pa. – The Lackawanna Bar Association recently honored Kate Dempsey Jones, Goodwill Industries of Northeastern Pennsylvania (NEPA) chief executive officer, with the Chief Justice Michael J. Eagen Award. This public service award is presented to a person or an organization from the region for outstanding contributions to community development and improvement. Congratulations, Kate!
Blue Friday Sale features 50% off entire store
Scranton, Pa. – It’s November which means it’s time for Goodwill Industries of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s annual Blue Friday Sale! Stop by any Goodwill of NEPA retail store on November 22, 2024 and enjoy 50% off your entire purchase (excludes new goods).
Transition Fair held at Goodwill of NEPA
Scranton — Goodwill Industries of Northeastern Pennsylvania partnered with the Scranton Area School District, Northeastern Educational Intermediate Unit 19, and Allied Services to present the annual Transition Fair. More than 200 middle and high school students from school districts from across the region visited with more than 24 local agencies that help individuals with special […]
Two Days Two Dollars Sale October 25-26, 2024
Don’t miss Goodwill Industries of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s Two Days Two Dollars sale on Friday, October 25 and Saturday, October 26! The sale is so big it includes furniture!
Goodwill Industries of NEPA donates computers to The Recovery Bank
Scranton, Pa. — Goodwill Industries of Northeastern Pennsylvania (NEPA) recently donated two desktop computers to The Recovery Bank, Scranton. The organizations collaborate to present a Goodwill Job Club that is designed to help individuals during their employment search. Individuals seeking assistance through The Recovery Bank will use the computers as part of their job search […]
Back-to-School Shopping at Goodwill
Discover how Goodwill is making back-to-school shopping a bit more affordable while helping the planet all at the same time in this WNEP-TV segment. Watch now
Goodwill hosts Employment Summer Camp
Scranton, Pa. — Students from a variety of Lackawanna County high schools are participating in Goodwill Industries of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s month-long Employment Summer Camp. Supported by the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, students are learning how to obtain and maintain employment and taking tours of local workplaces and job shadowing. Students recently visited Sam’s Club in Dickson […]
Scranton Area Community Foundation supports Goodwill with grant funding
Scranton, Pa. – Goodwill Industries of Northeastern Pennsylvania (NEPA) has received $4,000 in grant funding from the Scranton Area Community Foundation’s Spring 2024 Community Needs grant cycle to help fund improvements to its existing Community Participation Supports (CPS) program space in Dickson City. Awarded in April 2024, the funding will help Goodwill Industries of NEPA […]
Goodwill of NEPA celebrates Goodwill Week 2024
For more than 70 years, Goodwill organizations across the United States and Canada have commemorated Goodwill Week during the first week of May to raise awareness of our mission of providing supportive opportunities for individuals with disabilities or other barriers to enhance their lives. During Goodwill Week 2024, we celebrated with a variety of activities […]
Employment Services Success Story: Jane S.
Scranton, Pa. – Jane came to Goodwill Industries of Northeastern Pennsylvania as part of our Youth Employment Services Program. Referred to Goodwill by the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, Jane explored possible careers and gained the skills necessary to join the world of work during a paid work experience as a studio assistant at Abington Art […]