Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey

Last week, was a GOOD week! Our incredible CIO, Randy Cleghorne, teamed up with amazing students from Utah State University and University of Maryland and representatives from Microsoft and Readapt to present at Microsoft for Nonprofits Hack4Good 3.0. After an intense competition filled with innovation, creativity, and teamwork, we’re thrilled to share that we placed 3rd! 🎉 We are looking forward to implementing our #Hack4Good project aimed at eliminating barriers to employment for those with disabilities by making the job search journey more accessible through utilization of AI-powered accessibility tools and job resources. Thank you Microsoft for believing in the power of work and supporting social impact! #Hack4Good30 #SocialImpact #NonprofitLeadersSummit #Hackathon

🔥 What an incredible week at #Hack4Good30! 🔥 After days of collaboration, innovation, and purpose-driven tech, we’re thrilled to celebrate our winners! 🏆 🥇 1st Place – Conservation International 🌱 🥈 2nd Place – Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation ❤️ 🥉 3rd Place – Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey💼 A massive THANK YOU to all the brilliant teams who poured their passion into this hackathon: 🌍 Special Olympics 💼 Peckham, Inc. 😊 Operation Smile 🏥 Clinical Health Network For Transformation (CHN) 🐼 World Wildlife Fund 🎭 Moore 🌿 The Nature Conservancy 🎗️ American Cancer Society 🥫 The Global FoodBanking Network 🏡 Lifespace Communities, Inc. Your dedication to leveraging technology for social good is truly inspiring! We also extend our deepest gratitude to our incredible judges for their expertise and support: 💙 Ashley Llorens, CVP and Managing Director, Microsoft Research 💙 Ananya Ghosh Chowdhury, Senior Cloud Solution Architect, Data and AI, Microsoft 💙 Gregory Bianchi, Director, US & Global Partnerships 💙 Karen Juhl, Senior Director, Digital Sales, GitHub 💙 Chris Zimney, Director, Industry Architecture, Microsoft 💙 Jenny Lay-Flurrie, VP Chief Accessibility Officer, Microsoft 💙 Afua Bruce, Founder & Principal, ANB Advisory Group And a huge shoutout to our amazing partners who made this event possible: 🔹 Squadra, Valorem Reply, Wipfli, HSO, Slalom, @Threshold, Avanade, Redapt, RSM, AIS, BDO 🔹A huge round of applause to the INCREDIBLE students from University of Maryland and Utah State University  This week was a testament to the power of technology, collaboration, and a shared mission to make the world a better place. 🌍 Let’s keep this momentum going—#TechForGood doesn’t stop here! 💙 #Hack4Good30 #Innovation #Collaboration #SocialImpact #ThankYou

Please join us in welcoming Dan K. as our new Executive Vice President of People at Goodwill NYNJ! 🎉 With a passion for fostering inclusive workplaces and driving talent strategies, Dan brings a wealth of experience that will help shape our culture and strengthen our organization. We’re excited for the leadership and vision he will bring to our mission. We’re thrilled to have Dan on board as we continue our work of No Talent Left Behind. Welcome to the team, Dan!👏

Congratulations to our first cohort of Direct Support Professionals, who graduated earlier today! 🎉 Their hard work, dedication, and passion for service have prepared them to make a real impact in the field. We’re proud to celebrate this milestone and even more excited to see them step into meaningful roles. If you’re looking for skilled and compassionate DSPs to join your team, our graduates are ready! For recruitment inquiries, reach out to Sheree Ferguson-Cousins at sferguson-cousins@goodwillny.org.

Big news, Brooklyn! 🌟 258 Livingston Street is now accepting donations starting at 9 AM—two hours earlier than before! Drop off your items on your way to work and help make a positive impact in the community. We can’t wait to see you there! 🎉

Goodwill NYNJ is proud to celebrate Derick Bowers, Executive Director of GoodTemps, for being named one of City & State's 2025 Black Trailblazers! His leadership in expanding employment opportunities and advocating for workplace equity has made a profound impact on countless lives. Through GoodTemps, Derick is dedicated to creating pathways to success for individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment, aligning with Goodwill’s mission of empowerment through work. This well-deserved recognition highlights his unwavering commitment to fostering opportunity and inclusion. Join us in congratulating Derick on this incredible honor!

Join us in congratulating our CEO, Katy Gaul-Stigge, for being honored as one of City & State’s Responsible 100! This recognition celebrates leaders who are making a positive impact through their dedication to social responsibility, innovation, and community support. We’re proud to have Katy guiding us in our mission to create opportunities and empower communities!

Dunston, Tony, and David are just three of the thousands of people Goodwill helps yearly. Join us in bulldozing barriers to employment and transforming lives! Donate at the link below: https://lnkd.in/eyxCGrkE)

Your generous gift to Goodwill NYNJ plays a crucial role in transforming the lives of more than 9,000 people each year through education, job training, and employment services. Join us in creating a meaningful impact by donating today! Every donation, no matter the size, helps us empower individuals to reach their goals. https://lnkd.in/eh_aiXta

We are excited to announce that our President and CEO Katy Gaul-Stigge has been named to City & State’s #Responsible100 list, honoring New Yorkers practicing & promoting social responsibility! https://bit.ly/3ZL1un1