Parents are planning to spend an average of $489 per K-12 student on back-to-school shopping this year. With the cost of living and many school essentials steadily rising, families are having to get creative with how to shop smart and save big. For 20.9% of families, shopping secondhand is...

If you have been following fashion (or social media), you likely already know that upcycling is trending more than ever as designers and DIY enthusiasts showcase how to repurpose items and reduce waste. At Goodwill of Greater Detroit, however, upcycling is more than just another trend – it is...

When Kimberley earned her fifth academic degree earlier this year, a Master of Divinity (M. Div.) from Regent University, the achievement represented far more than academic success. It marked a personal victory over years of struggling with mental illness and denying her diagnosis. After...

Impact Day Detroit brought together value-sharing organizations and individuals to celebrate the local training and employment opportunities being created for underserved job-seekers. Thank you to our community members, volunteers, and sponsors who supported and attended the event— We are...

Goodwill Detroit’s Specialized Employment and Training program held its first graduation of two cohorts for the Digitability Skill Building program honoring 17 graduates. Since launching in June 2021, Digitability has helped trainees bridge gaps in their digital knowledge. The program teaches...

New space, more opportunity, greater impact. Goodwill Integrated Solutions, a subsidiary under Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit and a successful tier-one automotive supplier, is celebrating one year of opening of its all new manufacturing facility. Goodwill Integrated Solutions(GIS)...

“Be your authentic self and go first to create a culture that allows others to be effective leaders.” Goodwill Detroit CEO, Dan Varner joined the good people of Phoenix Performance Partners for the Culture Eats Everything podcast hosted by Tom Willis. Dan talks about his personal and...

Creating a positive and productive workplace begins with a culture of safety. This culture is at the foundation of Goodwill’s Green Works and is consistently reinforced throughout the company. This June, Goodwill’s Green Works will honor and celebrate its employees for our tremendous safety...