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Our News section is your gateway to staying informed about our programs, events, success stories, and the incredible individuals who have benefited from our services. Whether it's highlighting our employment training programs, sharing stories of personal triumph, or showcasing community partnerships, this is where you'll find the pulse of Goodwill Mississippi.


Goodwill of Mississippi Expands BookWorks Program to Greenville
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
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Assistant Manager Leadership Forum Strengthens Team Growth Across Goodwill of Mississippi
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
3 days ago


Building Skills, Building Futures: Goodwill of Mississippi Celebrates Supply Chain, Inventory, and Logistics Graduates
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
3 days ago


Giddy Up with Goodwill: Family Day Brings Fun and Fellowship for Employees and Families
Goodwill Industries of Mississippi hosted its annual Family Day recently, and this year’s theme — Giddy Up with Goodwill — brought...
Oct 6


Exploring Careers with Virtual Reality
Goodwill Industries of Mississippi recently had the opportunity to host a Virtual Reality Career Exploration event at the Salvation...
Sep 24


Opening Doors at the Fastenal Hiring Event
Goodwill Industries of Mississippi was proud to partner with Fastenal for a recent Hiring Event, where job seekers had the chance to...
Sep 24


Building Connections at the Mississippi SHRM Conference
Recently, Goodwill Industries of Mississippi had the privilege of attending the Mississippi SHRM Conference in Biloxi, MS. This annual...
Sep 10


Celebrating Service at the 2025 Goodwill Salute
On Thursday, August 21st, 2025, Goodwill Industries of Mississippi held its annual Salute Dinner at The Country Club of Jackson. This...
Sep 2


Goodwill of Mississippi Promotes Google AI Essentials Training
Goodwill Industries of Mississippi was proud to be featured on WLBT to share exciting news about our Google AI Essentials Training...
Aug 20


GIVS Hosts Reception Honoring 2025 Salute Honorees
On August 7th, Goodwill Industries of Mississippi Volunteer Services (GIVS) proudly hosted this year’s Salute honorees at a special...
Aug 20


Building Leaders Through Transformational Leadership Training
At Goodwill Industries of Mississippi, we believe leadership is not just about titles—it’s about influence, communication, and service to...
Aug 20


Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Mississippi Students Earn National Customer Service Certification through Goodwill Partnership
Eleven students from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Mississippi's Capitol Unit recently completed Goodwill’s Customer Service Training...
Jul 23


Safety in Motion: Goodwill Team Members Complete Forklift Certification Refreshers
At Goodwill Industries of Mississippi, safety isn’t a once-a-year training or a checklist item—it’s a part of our culture. On July 1st,...
Jul 1


Realville Returns: Empowering Goodwill of Mississippi Employees Through Financial Literacy
On June 26th, Goodwill Industries of Mississippi hosted the third round of Realville – A Real-World Financial Literacy Training Simulation...
Jul 1


Goodwill of Mississippi Highlights Mission and Programs at Summer Conferences
This summer, Goodwill of Mississippi engaged with community leaders, educators, employers, and job seekers across the state through a...
Jun 27


Celebrating Our Summer Work-Based Learning Graduates in Clinton
Goodwill of Mississippi is proud to celebrate the completion of our Summer Work-Based Learning Program at our Clinton location, held in...
Jun 27


Honoring Mississippi’s Outstanding Volunteers: The 2025 Goodwill Salute
Goodwill Industries of Mississippi and Goodwill Industries Volunteer Services (GIVS) are proud to present the 2025 Honorees of the 39th...
Jun 4


Learning and Leading: Goodwill of Mississippi Visits Goodwill-Suncoast
Goodwill of Mississippi leaders recently traveled to Florida to visit Goodwill Industries-Suncoast, a fellow Goodwill organization known...
Jun 3


Empowering Young Talent: Goodwill of Mississippi Brings Customer Service Certification to Boys & Girls Club
At Goodwill Industries of Mississippi, we believe in equipping individuals with the tools they need to succeed, not just today, but for a...
May 19


Goodwill Hosts Second Transformational Leadership Training of 2025
Goodwill of Mississippi recently hosted the second Transformational Leadership Training session of 2025, which was focused on equipping...
May 14
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