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Donate Today At Goodwill, we provide education, training, and employment services to assist individuals with barriers to employment so they can find and keep good jobs. We focus on tapping into every individual’s potential and empowering people to live the lives they want. Your donation can help uplift people right in your community. Give online today by visiting goodwillchatt.org and clicking the green "donate" button in the bottom right of your screen.

Merry Christmas from our Opportunity Campus team!

Addison's Success

Giving Tuesday 2024 This Giving Tuesday, let's make a difference together! Your donations help provide education, training, and employment opportunities for individuals facing barriers to employment. Visit https://www.goodwillchatt.org/donate to find a donation location near you or click the green "donate" button on the bottom right side of your screen to give online. #GivingTuesday #goodwillchatt

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We're honored to be featured in Georgia Trend magazine for the exciting work Goodwill is doing in Dalton, Georgia! Visit www.goodwillchatt.org/news to read the article.

In 2023, Goodwill Industries of the Greater Chattanooga Area diverted over 9 million pounds of materials from landfills in Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia. Now that’s a good thing! On November 15, visit one of our 18 donation locations to help reduce waste and keep America beautiful. Thanks to our partners, EPB and Dell Reconnect, our Goodwill Donation Xpress Centers recycled 139,345 pounds of electronics last year. Visit www.goodwillchatt.org/locations to find a donation center near you. Gently used items to donate: clothing, shoes, accessories, books, furniture, appliances, household items, electronics, linens, & sporting equipment.  Be a part of the good, donate today!

Career Readiness and Forklift Training Workshop We were pleased to host the second career readiness and forklift training workshop in partnership with Tennessee Vocational Rehabilitation and Sunbelt Rentals. Congratulations to the participants who graduated with their certifications today!

Presley's Success

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National Learning and Development Month + Meet Our Learning and Development Team!

Happy Spooky Season!  It's time for a Halloween costume and decor contest at Goodwill! How to enter below 1. Create a Halloween costume or decoration using one or more items from Goodwill. 2. Post a picture of your costume or decoration and tag us on Facebook or Instagram @goodwill.chattanooga or email the photo to info@goodwillchatt.org for a chance to win! The contest will run from 10/1-10/31. 3. A winner from the costume category and a winner from the decor category will receive a $50 gift card. The winners will be announced on 11/1. Visit www.goodwillchatt.org/halloween for more info.

Meet Our Mission Services Team

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Dr. Sabrina Sammons Success

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Career Readiness and Forklift Training Workshop It was an honor to host the first career readiness and forklift training workshop in partnership with Tennessee Vocational Rehabilitation and Sunbelt Rentals. Participants spent four days working on career readiness, resume and job preparation, and forklift operating and training. Congratulations to the participants who graduated with their certifications today! #goodwillchatt

Thank you to everyone who came to Opportunity Connect on August 28th at our Opportunity Center in Dalton!

National Workforce Development Month 2024

On August 5, 2024, Goodwill Industries of the Greater Chattanooga Area and the Chattanooga Lookouts delivered backpacks to Orchard Knob Elementary School. These backpacks were donated at our 4th annual Backpack Drive with the Chattanooga Lookouts and Lee Company!

Athens 5 Star Review

World's Longest Yard Sale x Goodwill Chattanooga

East Brainerd 5 Star Review

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Corey Evatt's Mission Moment After 17 years, Corey Evatt was laid off and in need of a job. He reached out to Taryn Balwinski, the Goodwill Career Development Specialist, for assistance. Taryn helped Corey build his resume, prepare for interviews, and complete applications, ultimately helping him land the perfect job. Corey is now the Partner Services Specialist at the Chattanooga Area Food Bank! He loves his job and his organization’s mission. To take advantage of Goodwill’s free career services, fill out the form at https://www.goodwillchatt.org/educate , visit an Opportunity Center in East Brainerd or Dalton, or call us at (423) 629-2501 ext. 2950. #goodwillchatt

101 Years We've said it before, and it's true: good roots run deep!  Today, we celebrate 101 years of Goodwill Industries of the Greater Chattanooga Area. On July 5, 1923, we became the first Goodwill in Tennessee and the 25th in the world. Your support empowers our mission to transform potential into opportunity. Thank YOU!

Donna Smith's Retirement Party We want to congratulate Donna Smith, a beloved member of our Opportunity Campus team, for retiring from Goodwill after 9 years of dedicated service. We love you, Donna!

LaMonn Satchell Graduation LaMonn Satchell recently graduated from the Goodwill Vocational Adjustment/Work Ready program. He is now working with a Goodwill Career Development Specialist to secure a job that is just right for him. LaMonn had some very touching words to say at his graduation: “Well, to be honest, this really isn’t all my doing. I owe it all to my dad. He showed me the value of hard work. He worked really hard and I thank him for it. I didn’t really appreciate what he did for me and my brother, but now that I’m working here and earning an income, I now appreciate what he did.” LaMonn is pictured with Goodwill's Employment and Training Program Manager, George Clark. #goodwillchatt

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