Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Goodwill do?
Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization serving people with mental and physical disabilities, people who are underserved, those who are moving from welfare to work, new immigrants, ex-offenders, mature workers and underserved youth. Our wide range of programs operates in New York City, Northern New Jersey, and is expanding into Westchester, Long Island and Upstate New York. Goodwill serves more than 110,000 people every year.
What is GoodTemps?
GoodTemps is Goodwill’s temporary staffing division, placing pre-qualified professionals into long- and short-term temporary employment and temp to hire opportunities. For more information visit goodtemps.org.
How many stores does Goodwill have?
The New York/New Jersey Goodwill currently has 32 retail stores in New York City and on Long Island, upstate New York and Northern New Jersey. Goodwill’s international operations include more than 2,000 stores.
What is Goodwill’s mission?
Goodwill Industries, through the power of work, will enhance the quality and dignity of life for individuals, families and communities. We will strive to overcome barriers to opportunity for people in need and facilitate empowerment, self-help and service.
Our goal is give everyone the opportunity to live a better life through the power of work. The majority of our programs are vocationally directed, to encourage each individual – regardless of their age or education – to find independence and accomplishment through their own effort. We believe the power of work can change the lives of individuals and families, and can even transform communities.
How many people does Goodwill serve?
In the New York/New Jersey region we serve more than 110,000 people each year.
Why does Goodwill have retail stores?
Approximately 1/3 of Goodwill’s annual operating budget comes through our retail operations, lowering our reliance on government, corporations and other sources for funds. The revenues (including the generous donations that the public makes to us) support our programs. We believe in the power of work and practice it ourselves.
Our retail stores also provide an important opportunity for the people we serve; jobs in our stores are often part of training programs for people with disabilities and other special needs.