A Drop in the Bucket of Hope for Texas

A Drop in the Bucket of Hope for Texas

By: Lauren Wallen, Goodwill Detroit Retail Marketing Manager I wanted to take a moment to thank Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit for helping to send my fiancé and I down to Southeast Texas in a 15 foot U-Haul Truck filled to the top with much-needed essentials!...
Honoring and Celebrating Independence Day

Honoring and Celebrating Independence Day

“Today we celebrate our Independence Day,” isn’t just a classic line from a Hollywood blockbuster. For Americans, it’s a value we carry with us throughout the year. Yes, on the Fourth of July we indulge in some of the recreational aspects of the American experience:...
It Takes a Team to Make an Impact

It Takes a Team to Make an Impact

When you’re walking the halls of Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit’s headquarters on Grand River Ave. you’ll likely get a warm hello and big smile from Felicia Hunter, chief administrative officer and executive vice president of employment and training. In her...
A Passion for Helping People Become Self-Sufficient

A Passion for Helping People Become Self-Sufficient

Detroit native, Shanell Shelby, has been a key driver toward Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit’s mission by preparing and guiding job seekers into employment. As the program manager for Goodwill’s North Oakland Career Center, which partners with Oakland County...