CHANGING LIVES EVERY DAY.

Nominations are now open for the 37th Annual Goodwill Salute Dinner! This highly anticipated event is an opportunity to celebrate individuals who have demonstrated exceptional volunteerism and a commitment to making a difference in our community. The Goodwill Salute recognizes leaders who exemplify the spirit of service, dedication, and positive impact through their volunteer efforts. Honorees can include individuals, partners, and youth who have gone above and beyond to insp

Goodwill Industries of Mississippi is grateful to announce the receipt of a $10,000 grant award from the Community Foundation of Washington County in support of its BookWorks early childhood literacy program. BookWorks is designed to promote a love of reading at an early age by providing books directly to children enrolled in Head Start programs across Central Mississippi. Through interactive reading sessions, children receive books of their own to take home, helping build ea

Goodwill of Mississippi is proud to announce the promotion of Steve McCartney to Associate Vice President of Workforce Development, a role that reflects his strong leadership, deep commitment to Goodwill’s mission, and growing impact across Central Mississippi. Since joining Goodwill of Mississippi in December 2024 as the organization’s first-ever Director of Learning and Development, Steve has played a key role in strengthening employee education, training, and professional

Goodwill Industries of Mississippi recently welcomed students from The Canopy School for an engaging, hands-on tour of our Centre Street facility. The visit offered students a behind-the-scenes look at how donations move through our organization and how community support fuels the mission of Goodwill. During the tour, students learned about the lifecycle of a donation — from intake and sorting to pricing and placement in our retail stores. They saw firsthand how each donated

Goodwill Industries of Mississippi recently wrapped up the final session of our 2025 Leadership Training Program, marking the conclusion of a year-long development journey designed to strengthen, support, and elevate current and emerging leaders throughout our organization. Last week, participants gathered for their final workshop where they presented their capstone projects — a culmination of the skills, insights, and tools they’ve gained throughout the program. These projec

Throughout the training, department heads presented key updates and resources to ensure managers are fully equipped to lead their teams. Topics included safety practices, administrative procedures, POS and IT troubleshooting, marketing initiatives, operational expectations, and updates within the Learning & Development system—where L&D demonstrated how managers can use the LMS dashboard to track employee learning and monitor required training. Each department’s presentation h

On Friday, November 7th, Goodwill of Mississippi, in partnership with the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services (MDRS), hosted the TREK Job Extravaganza — a dynamic career exploration event designed to help students from the Clinton Public School District with diverse learning needs gain real-world experience and confidence for their futures. The event offered students an opportunity to engage in hands-on job simulations, connect directly with local employers, and

The 2025 Ghoulwill Bash brought together more than 150 supporters on Thursday, October 23, at Duling Hall in Jackson for what became Goodwill Industries of Mississippi’s biggest Bash yet. Guests filled the historic venue for an evening of costumes, dancing, and community spirit—all in support of Goodwill’s mission of transforming lives through lifelong learning and meaningful work. Guests enjoyed a night of great music, delicious hors d’oeuvres, festive cocktails, and friendl

Goodwill of Mississippi proudly launched its BookWorks program in Greenville, Mississippi, at the Fulwiler & Garrett Hall Head Start/Early Head Start Center — marking an exciting new chapter in the organization’s mission to transform lives through lifelong learning and meaningful work. The event brought together community partners, city leaders, and special guests to celebrate the joy of reading with local preschoolers. Among those in attendance were Mayor Errick Simmons, Vic

At Goodwill of Mississippi, leadership development isn’t just a goal — it’s part of our mission to empower people at every level of our organization. Last week, that mission came to life at our Assistant Manager Leadership Forum, held at Goodwill’s Jacksonian Plaza location in Jackson. Assistant Managers from across our retail network came together for a day of training, collaboration, and inspiration. The forum focused on equipping leaders with the tools they need to motivat

At Goodwill of Mississippi, we’re proud to celebrate a major milestone in our mission to transform lives through lifelong learning and meaningful work. Recently, several participants earned their Supply Chain, Inventory, and Logistics Certification — marking another step forward in our commitment to strengthening Mississippi’s workforce. This nationally recognized program equips individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in essential roles across industries l

Goodwill Industries of Mississippi hosted its annual Family Day recently, and this year’s theme — Giddy Up with Goodwill — brought...

Goodwill Industries of Mississippi recently had the opportunity to host a Virtual Reality Career Exploration event at the Salvation...

Goodwill Industries of Mississippi was proud to partner with Fastenal for a recent Hiring Event, where job seekers had the chance to...

Recently, Goodwill Industries of Mississippi had the privilege of attending the Mississippi SHRM Conference in Biloxi, MS. This annual...

On Thursday, August 21st, 2025, Goodwill Industries of Mississippi held its annual Salute Dinner at The Country Club of Jackson. This...

Goodwill Industries of Mississippi was proud to be featured on WLBT to share exciting news about our Google AI Essentials Training...

On August 7th, Goodwill Industries of Mississippi Volunteer Services (GIVS) proudly hosted this year’s Salute honorees at a special...