“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...

By: Leslie Hyder Labor Management Specialist Barton Malow Company Volunteering at Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit is one of the more rewarding volunteer experiences I have had personally. The Store Managers and staff went out of their way to make our volunteer experience fun while...

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! The Southeast Texas area is...

Last month, Goodwill Integrated Solutions was pleased to host Suppliers Partnership for the Environment (SP) for their quarterly meeting. SP members were treated to a welcoming reception at Midtown Detroit’s Shinola flagship location featuring local Detroit favorites like Two James Distillery,...

“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: barbecues, beach vacations,...

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 role at Goodwill, Felicia...

When he retired as an iron worker, Julius Norman Jr., wanted to give back to the Detroit community. The Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit Welding Training Program gave him the opportunity he was looking for. Raised in Detroit, Julius has worked as a Welding Trade Program Coordinator for...