Goodwill Success Stories
Please HOLD ON to your donations!
With the current situation regarding COVID-19 and public health and safety, Goodwill Industries of Alberta has decided to temporarily close their retail locations and donation centres. In doing so, the organization is protecting the health and well-being of staff, volunteers, donors and shoppers. By temporarily closing our locations, this means [...]
Temporary Thrift Store and Donation Centre Closing
People helping people. Communities rallying in support of one another. Since 1963, community support has helped Goodwill become part of the fabric of Alberta, supporting Albertans with disabilities through the power of work and the dignity of a job. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak, we have been carefully [...]
Change to Operating Hours of Goodwill Thrift Store and Donation Centres – Effective March 17, 2020
People help people and we are taking this approach with all of our team members, volunteers, shoppers and donors in mind. Effective Tuesday March 17, 2020 Goodwill Donation Centres and Stores across Alberta will now have operating hours of 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. MST until further notice. People help [...]
COVID-19 Special Update
People help people. We must remember this during this time. As a not for profit organization supporting career development and job creation programs to help Albertans with disabilities to gain meaningful employment, Goodwill Industries of Alberta continues our strong dedication to support these individuals. We salute people helping people, from [...]
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Boxing Day!
To show our appreciation and as a thank you to our shoppers and donors, we are excited to offer an opportunity to save BIG at Goodwill! On December 26, 2019, for ONE DAY ONLY, the retail stores across the province of Alberta will be 50% OFF regularly priced merchandise!!! [...]
Thank You For Making a Difference!
2019 is coming to an end and this year we couldn't thank our wonderful shoppers, donors, volunteers and team members for making this year one of the most successful yet!To show our appreciation and as a thank you to our shoppers and donors, we are excited to offer an opportunity to [...]
Goodwill Cleaning Cloths: Hotel Collection
Commercial Services Launch NEW product! A new product has launched at Goodwill Industries of Alberta in conjunction with the Alberta Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA). The new Goodwill Cleaning Cloths: Hotel Collection are now available at Edmonton and surrounding area Goodwill retail outlets, with proceeds going to help fund [...]
WWII Medals Family Found in Calgary
Calgary, AB (November 2, 2019) – Through the re-sale of donations, Goodwill helps support programs that enable those with a disability to gain meaningful employment. This past week, a generous donor accidentally dropped off some historical items that were mixed in with some other donations to our organization at [...]
AHLA Partnership
Alberta Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA) and Goodwill Industries of Alberta Goodwill has teamed up with the AHLA to implement two outstanding projects that will divert tens of thousands of kilograms of waste from local landfills, all while creating jobs for people with disabilities. This will impact our community [...]
Emerald Awards
Emerald Awards For 29 years, the Emerald Awards recognize and celebrate the outstanding environmental achievements of large and small businesses, individuals, not-for-profit associations, community groups, youth and governments. This year, Goodwill Industries of Alberta was the proud recipient of the 2019 Emerald Award for the Goodwill Edmonton Impact Centre in [...]
Nonprofit Innovation Award
Calgary Innovation Awards Calgary AB (October 3, 2019) – The Alberta Nonprofit Innovation Awards celebrate nonprofit professionals and organizations across Alberta who have challenged the status quo and inspired others with creative and disruptive solutions to address enduring community challenges. Today Goodwill Industries of Alberta was the proud recipient of [...]
Back To School Outfit Staples That Make Dressing To Impress That Much Easier
As Labor Day swiftly approaches, it’s time to start thinking about the inevitable. The end of lazy summer days and the start of classes. Before heading back to school, I would always make sure to plan my first few days of outfits. Especially for college students, whose schedules and professors [...]
3 Stress-Free Back To School Outfit Hacks To Help Busy Teachers Dress To Impress
Most teachers make their jobs look easy. In reality, helping hundreds of children and young adults grow both in their studies and as people is no easy feat. It takes up hours out of the day that go beyond the classroom. Creating lesson plans and grading tests can’t be done [...]
Behind The Scenes of The Goodwill Pop-Up
One of my favorite things about summer is shopping up and down a bustling market strip. By bringing together artists, cooks, and farmers, summer markets are a Mecca for all things local. Even on days when nothing at the market has that “I must bring you home with me” attraction; [...]
A Feel Good Moment – Elaine Wenger
Elaine Wenger began working at Goodwill 43 years ago and in August she is finally ready to hang up her jacket. Born with a disability, Wenger is an inspiration to those who look to gain meaningful employment and a symbol of how Goodwill Industries of Alberta can help those find [...]
Always Shop GST-Free at Goodwill.
When you shop or donate at Goodwill, GOOD things happen. You create employment opportunities for those with disabilities, giving people a purpose through the power of work. You successfully divert items from the landfill giving regular household items, clothes or otherwise, a second chance at a new life, a new [...]
The Goodwill Pop-Up Shop Experience
You are scrolling through Instagram and Goodwill posts a photo about a pop-up shop in your area. The intrigue sets in. You’ve been to the Goodwill stores before but this Goodwill Pop-Up Shop is something new, something different. Something you have never been to. Your cheeks begin to swell as [...]
The Organizing Objective
If you watched my April 11, 2019 VLOG for Goodwill Industries of Alberta (click here to view!) you were introduced to three snippets of sage suggestion to help you start your organizing journey. While getting organized is a great first step, staying organized is your ultimate objective. Understanding the WHY [...]
New Location. Same Donation.
Since 2006, the Goodwill Thrift Store and Donation Centre on 169th st. in Edmonton has been a staple in the West end of the capital city. The store has relocated to 18715 Stony Plain Rd. NW and will be the largest Goodwill Thrift Store and Donation Centre in Alberta! Located just [...]
