Goodwill NCW News Blogs

Read Goodwill NCW news blogs to learn about how Goodwill NCW is at work in the communities we serve. 

Job skills open ‘A World of Opportunities’ for people with disabilities through Goodwill NCW’s employment services

MENASHA, WI – This March’s National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month theme promoted by the National Association of Councils on Developmental

Goodwill NCW welcomes new board members

MENASHA, WI – Goodwill North Central Wisconsin (Goodwill NCW) recently elected new members to its volunteer board of directors. The

Miracle League allows all to play ball

Registration for the 2024 season is underway   MENASHA, WI – Registration is now open for the Miracle League of

Career EXCELerate cohort ready to enter WI workforce

Supported by a WI Workforce Innovation Grant, students earn free certificates to launch in-demand careers Menasha, WI — On December

Goodwill NCW makes giving HOPE easy on Giving Tuesday

WISCONSIN – Each year, after millions gather with family and friends to give thanks, millions will also band together to

Veterans find support and hope at Goodwill NCW

WISCONSIN – If you shop at the Tomah Goodwill store, you might have met Tad at the registers. Tad is

Winter coats welcome refugees settling into the Fox Valley

Families are equipped for the cold weather, thanks to local partnership   FOX VALLEY – As colder weather has arrived;

Inaugural Goodwill NCW event inspires community leaders

GREEN BAY – Goodwill North Central Wisconsin (Goodwill NCW) lit up Lambeau Field Atrium yesterday, October 3, with inspirational stories

Shoppers have options to save, as Halloween spending is expected to reach record high

Halloween spending is expected to reach its highest level, exceeding all other years on record with 73% of Americans intending

For back-to-school shoppers, secondhand offers budget-friendly options

According to the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights and Analytics, spending on essential school items will reach record highs

La Crosse Goodwill team member receives international award

Taylor Devenport was born prematurely, leading to delays in her development. While attending Logan High School in La Crosse, WI,

Opening day for the 2023 season of Goodwill NCW’s three Miracle League programs

Get ready to swing into action as opening day for 2023 season of Goodwill NCW’s three Miracle League programs –

First full Career EXCELerate cohort poised to enter WI workforce

On March 19, Career EXCELerate Wisconsin celebrated more than 30 students who earned educational certificates through the collaborative new program

Miracle League allows all to play ball

Registration for the 2023 season is underway Menasha, WI — Registration is now open for the Miracle League of the

Job seekers have a new option in Career EXCELerate to pursue their dreams

MENASHA — Goodwill NCW, Fox Valley Technical College and Rawhide Youth Services are teaming up to provide a comprehensive career-training program called

Halloween spending expected to top pre-pandemic levels

MENASHA — Halloween spending is expected to soar to pre-pandemic levels, with 69% of Americans intending to celebrate the fall

Goodwill NCW providing back-to-school vouchers for families in need

MENASHA — Goodwill Industries of North Central Wisconsin (Goodwill NCW) is supporting families in need this back-to-school season by providing

Families prepare for impact of inflation on back-to-school spending

MENASHA — Families expect to spend record amounts on back to school in 2022 because of higher prices due to

Gov. Evers announces $9.7 million in Workforce Innovation Grants

Programs across five Wisconsin counties include investments to support around-the-clock transportation options for work as well as trauma-informed education and services to

It’s time to play ball as Miracle League programs gear up for opening day

MENASHA — Opening day for Goodwill NCW’s three Miracle League programs — Miracle League of the Fox Valley, Miracle League

Goodwill NCW, Rawhide partner to provide Career Development Class to at-risk youth

MENASHA – Goodwill NCW and Rawhide Youth Services are collaborating to help Rawhide’s at-risk youth who struggle with mental health

Goodwill NCW receives $10,000 AT&T Foundation grant

MANITOWOC — Goodwill NCW receives AT&T Foundation grant. As part of AT&T’s nationwide commitment to help bridge the digital divide

Sixth annual scavenger hunt and fundraiser honors organizer’s mom

MENASHA — A scavenger hunt fundraiser held the day before Mother’s Day honors the organizer’s mom and has raised $16,500

Goodwill NCW, Timber Rattlers teaming up for Earth Day event

MENASHA — Goodwill NCW is teaming up with the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers and Outagamie County Recycling & Solid Waste for

Goodwill NCW’s Financial and Debt Solutions Services offers tips on how to avoid elder financial abuse

MENASHA — Elder financial exploitation, which has been referred to as a crime of the 21st century, is a growing

Hess elected to Goodwill Industries International’s Executive Council

  MENASHA — Goodwill NCW President and CEO Chris Hess was named to Goodwill Industries International’s (GII) Executive Council of

Registration underway for Goodwill NCW’s Miracle League programs

MENASHA — Registration underway Miracle League for both players and community volunteers for the 2022 Miracle League of the Fox

Goodwill NCW awarded 100 scholarships

Thanks to a partnership with Coursera, an online course provider, we have been awarded 100 scholarship accounts with access to

Back-to-school spending to reach record levels as students return to schools

Back-to-school spending to reach record levels as students return to schools in 2021 as they prepare for a return to

Goodwill NCW teams up with Volunteer Fox Cities, Miron for Earth Day Donation Drive

Goodwill NCW’s earth day donation drive, teaming up with Volunteer Fox Cities and Miron Construction for an Earth Day Donation