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Richard loves teaching students with disabilities important work skills

Richard Alley could not wait to get to work. It took him years to find something that makes him this happy. He explored different career options – the military, truck driving, construction, retail management, and even being a DJ. But after a period of unemployment due to physical and mental health he discovered career advising. While working with his own…

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Biofeedback treats stress, anxiety and pain for people with a traumatic brain injury

Goodwill’s NeuroRehabilitation clinics have a new tool that can show people their body’s reaction to stress, anxiety and pain. Biofeedback allows a person to see the impact different strategies – such as controlled breathing, mindfulness activities, or progressive muscle relaxation – are having. “This can help people get better control over their bodies,” said Mackenna Murtagh, Clinical Director of Goodwill…

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Katherine finds job success in disability service for high school students

Katherine Nolette wants to join the workforce when she graduates high school, a feat that can be challenging for some people with disabilities.  Katherine won’t let her disability stop her from achieving her goals. She is preparing for her future through a Goodwill disability service for high school students called Bootcamp. Katherine has participated in Bootcamp for two years. During…

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LuAnne found her dream job advocating for people with disabilities

LuAnne Cori is an advocate for herself, which helped her find her dream job advocating for others.   Before getting to her new career, she faced some obstacles. LuAnne has a hearing disability, which she didn’t know about until she was in her thirties.  She has adapted and persevered through every challenge that’s come her way. LuAnne secured the services of…

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Take a free tour of the Goodwill warehouse

Goodwill is much more than a store, and we want to share what we do with you. Sign up for a free warehouse tour of our Gorham, Maine warehouse! You are invited to see “behind the scenes” of Goodwill NNE. On this tour, you will meet us, ask questions, and witness how we divert 50 million pounds of stuff each year from our…

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South Burlington store grand re-opening Jan. 27 (closed Jan. 1-11)

Goodwill’s South Burlington store is closed Jan. 1 through Jan. 11 for construction. Everyone is welcome to the grand re-opening Saturday, Jan. 27 (snow date Saturday, Feb. 3). The refurbished store will offer more shopping space with a better layout, which means customers will find even more goods. The store will revitalize and restock the popular “Handpicked” section with high-end…

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Goodwill invests $100,000 into other local nonprofits, moving more people toward personal stability

Goodwill NNE recently gave $100,000 in gift cards to local to shelters, housing authorities, community action programs, immigrant services and workforce stability services. Goodwill is investing $100,000 in local nonprofits to expand its impact and speed up its goal to move 10,000 local people into stability by 2027. New nonprofit partners this year include Tedford Housing (Brunswick, Maine), Cross Roads…

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Goodwill continuing Free Book Friday in January for kids in New Hampshire

Starting January 5, kids can get one free book at any New Hampshire Goodwill store. “Free Book Fridays” will run every Friday throughout the month of January, and kids must be accompanied by an adult to participate. As the new year begins, Goodwill wants to offer kids a way to cut down screen time, learn something new or strengthen their reading skills…

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2023 Goodwill Annual Awards: Celebrating the best of Goodwill

You’re invited to the 2023 Goodwill Annual Awards at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19. This is a celebration of the best of Goodwill NNE, including the Employee of the Year award, the Client of the Year award, the Spirit of Goodwill Award, and updates from leadership about all we’ve collectively accomplished in the last year. While this video will go…

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Introducing our new CEO: Tripp Harrison, who brings passion for mission services

Goodwill Northern New England’s board of directors named Tripp Harrison as president and CEO of the nonprofit which serves Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. Harrison was formerly the President and CEO of Goodwill of South Mississippi. Harrison succeeds former President and CEO Richard J. Cantz who served Goodwill for more than 20 years in various roles. “We’re lucky that Tripp…

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All Maine Goodwill locations are closed Oct. 27

Our hearts go out to the entire Lewiston community. All Goodwill locations in Maine are closed Friday, Oct. 27 to best support our teammates, clients, and community members during this difficult time. You can always find up-to-date information about each location’s status here: https://goodwillnne.org/locations/ If a location is temporarily closed, or its hours have changed, they will be updated there…

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Goodwill helped Tim earn his IT degree and land his dream job while navigating his disability

Tim Johnson applied to numerous jobs while in school but kept getting rejection letters. He finally got connected with Goodwill who helped him pay for college, land his dream job and manage his disability. Tim has Bipolar Disorder, which is difficult to manage without the medication he needs. When he was unemployed and earning his degree, Tim didn’t have access…

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Chad Leighton “The Job Whisperer” finds careers for people with disabilities

Chad Leighton has helped more than 50 people with disabilities find a career in the community. Within Goodwill, he’s called “The Job Whisperer.” Chad works for Goodwill’s Workforce Services. When a client has a tough time finding a job, Chad’s patience, persistence, and a good attitude are the keys to helping his clients land a great career opportunity.  For one client, it took over a…

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