Lillian's Success Story From sleeping in a car through a winter with her teenage daughter, Lillian rebuilt everything, her job, her home, and her family, one step at a time. In October 2023, Lillian and her teenage daughter moved into a car. Hours had been cut at...
Triad Goodwill Awarded Economic Development Grant to Support Workforce Development and Economic Mobility in High Point in Partnership with The Bridge GREENSBORO, NC –Goodwill Industries of Central North Carolina, Inc. (Triad Goodwill) is proud to announce that they...
Spring Trend Hunting 2026 Who Said You Have to Shop New to Be On-Trend This Season? Over the past couple of months, I explored multiple Triad Goodwill stores to see what spring and summer trends I could find. I focused on pieces that reflected current trends...
Running on Empty: Why Work-Life Balance Is the Ultimate Burnout Prevention StrategyBrian S. Finch, Ed. D.In today’s fast-paced, always-connected world, the line between work and personal life has become increasingly blurred. Emails follow us home, deadlines creep into...
Hundreds of dresses and gowns priced $9.99 -$ 39.99   GREENSBORO, NC – Calling all high school juniors and seniors!  Goodwill Industries of Central North Carolina is excited to announce that Project Prom starts this Friday, March 27 at 4808 West Market St. in...
Dustin's Success Story When Dustin walked out of prison in 2024, he had one goal: get back to his three kids. What he didn’t know yet was that a Goodwill Career Center and a program called Careers on the Outside would help him create the life he always wanted; a good...
Nick's Success Story Three weeks. That's how long Nick spent walking the streets after his release from a decade of incarceration, searching for work, searching for a chance. Those three weeks felt like an eternity, a limbo between his past and the future he was...
Celebrating New Beginnings: CMA Academy Graduation This month, we proudly celebrated a powerful milestone as three Triad Goodwill participants—Jeanine, Ke'osha, and Kiana—graduated from the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Academy. The graduation ceremony honored two...
Triad Goodwill Recognized as 2026 Sustainability Champion We were honored to be recognized at this year's Live Green Awards by the City of Greensboro's Office of Sustainability & Resilience.The Sustainability Champion Award recognizes outstanding businesses and...
New Weekly Color Sales Start Sunday GREENSBORO, NC – Goodwill Industries of Central North Carolina, Inc. (Triad Goodwill) is excited to share a new way shoppers can save every time they visit their local Triad Goodwill! Each week a different color tag will be on sale...
Challenges and Solutions for Applicants with Criminal RecordsBrian S. Finch, Ed. D.Finding employment with a criminal record presents substantial challenges, yet thousands of people overcome these obstacles every year through persistence, preparation, and strategic...
Two great holiday sales start this weekend GREENSBORO, NC – Still need to check a few people off your holiday shopping list? Goodwill Industries of Central North Carolina, Inc. (Triad Goodwill) has you covered for last minute shopping this holiday season! Whether...
New Retail Store and Donation Center Opening Friday, December 12 GREENSBORO, NC – Goodwill Industries of Central North Carolina, Inc. (Triad Goodwill) is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated grand opening date of their new Retail Store and Donation Center at 6525...
Donate non-perishable food at your local Triad Goodwill GREENSBORO, NC – As the need for healthy, accessible food in Central North Carolina increases, Goodwill Industries of Central North Carolina, Inc. (Triad Goodwill) and long-time partner, Out of the Garden Project...
Avoiding Common Mistakes on a ResumeBrian S. Finch, Ed. D.A well-written resume is one of the most powerful tools a job seeker can have. It serves as a first impression for employers and can determine whether an applicant moves forward in the hiring process....
A One-Stop Shop for a Budget-Friendly Halloween GREENSBORO, NC – We’re less than 10 days away from Halloween, and Goodwill Industries of Central North Carolina, Inc. (Triad Goodwill) is here to help you create the perfect costume for you, your family, and your friends...
Smart Searching: Using AI to Land Your Next JobBrian S. Finch, Ed. D.The modern job market is rapidly changing, and technology continues to reshape how people look for work. One of the most significant innovations transforming this process is artificial intelligence...
with Adrienne Jones, Team Member at the Goodwill on North Elm St, GreensboroI love upcycling and creating my own designs. I really didn’t have any inspiration for this jean jacket project. I just wanted to put my vision together and see what I would come up with, and...
Remaining Positive When Searching for a Job in the Current Economic State of UncertaintyBrian S. Finch, Ed. D.Job searching can be challenging under the best of circumstances, but in today’s unpredictable economic climate it can feel especially daunting. Rising costs...
with Brandy Black, Store Manager at Oak Ridge Goodwill I've been experimenting with a new type of upcycle project. I use UV resin, stickers, charms, and thrifted spoons from Goodwill. The hardest thing is cutting the spoon in half! And I've found that UV resin works...
The Resume Fix: How to Stand Out by Avoiding Common MistakesBrian S. Finch, Ed. D.Your resume is often your first impression with a potential employer, and even small mistakes can cost you a job opportunity. While crafting a resume may seem straightforward, many job...