Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona

Yesterday, Goodwill’s annual black-tie gala, An Evening of Goodwill, transported guests through the decades with a fabulous retro theme while celebrating the profound impact of Goodwill’s Mission Services programs and Sustainability initiatives in Arizona.    Highlights from the gala included fine dining, a stunning upcycled fashion show, and our ShopGoodwill Boutique, featuring nearly 1,000 unique items such as jewelry, clothing, handbags, and more! Thank you to all of our stylish attendees and distinguished guests – including Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, Goodwill President & CEO Tim O’Neal, Goodwill’s Board Members, and guest speakers Edwond Villegas, Tosha Franklin, and Mitzi C., just to mention a few. Additionally, we would like to thank our amazing sponsors: Community Builder: Pepsi Party Starter Reception: Red Mountain Group Inc. Paddle Raiser: De Rito Partners Change Maker: Cigna/Benefit Commerce Group Change Maker: Greenberg Traurig Change Maker: HonorHealth Signature Cocktail: Board Developer/Commit Agency/In Business Magazine   Without the support of our guests and sponsors, we wouldn’t be able to provide vital employment and education services for Arizonans in need. Thank you for helping us to serve our community! #Goodwill #Gala #AnEveningofGoodwill

Are you part of a school or non-profit organization looking to raise money and make a positive impact in your community? Support your organization with a Goodwill Donation Drive! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gAMj862r #Goodwill #GoodwillDonationDrive #CommunityPartnership

Last weekend, we held our 2024 Spring Girl Scouts Donation Drive! A big shout out to Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council for partnering with us to collect donations! Thanks to this drive, we were able to give items a second life, keep unnecessary waste out of our landfills, and raise funds to provide services that benefit our community! #Goodwill #GirlScouts #DonationDrive

Today’s Goodwill Retail Culture & Connect was such a blast! Packed with informative workshops and exciting activities, our Retail Culture & Connect event provides an opportunity for Goodwill managers to connect with each other, share best practices, and grow as leaders. A huge THANK YOU to all of the workshop facilitators and the incredible teams who worked together to bring this event to life! Facilitators: Robert Enger, Maria Ramos, Jake Meyer, Carrie Fitzgerald, Michael Brocchini, Tim Warden, PHR, Shelley Donaldson, Emilio Perez, Al Cardenas, and Carlos Favela #Goodwill #Retail #LeadershipGrowth #LifeAtGoodwillAZ

May marks Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness and promote mental wellness for all. At Goodwill, we recognize the importance of mental health in creating thriving communities, and we’re committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where our team members feel valued, heard, and empowered. Together, let’s prioritize mental health and create a culture of well-being. ❤️ #Goodwill #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #LifeAtGoodwillAZ

“If you come to Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona and The Excel Center, you will have people who believe in you and will help you to get where you need to be to be successful. The first step is just raising your hand and saying, ‘You know what? I’m interested, and I want to learn what I need to be successful.’ And if you do that, I guarantee you, your life will start going down a path that you never imagined, and you will have a partner that will be with you side by side. All you have to do is take the first step, raise your hand, and say that [you] want to learn more and we will take care of the rest.” – Bobby Ghisolfo, SVP Chief Mission Officer Recently, Bobby Ghisolfo joined Kayla Mortellaro on the Valley Focus podcast to talk about The Excel Center, Goodwill’s no-cost high school for adults. Listen to the insightful interview here: https://bit.ly/4doCS8e #Goodwill #GoodwillAZ #TheExcelCenter #VallyFocus

❤️ Happy National Teacher Appreciation Week! 🤔 Did you know… every time you donate or shop at Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona, you help to fund vital education services for Arizonans in need? 🍎📚 That’s why – this week and all year round – we gladly celebrate the amazing educators at The Excel Center, our no-cost high school for adults, and Spark Community Schools, which operates our microschool for pre-teens. ✨ To our valued teachers: your dedication and passion are truly inspiring. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of our students every day! #Goodwill #GoodwillAZ #NationalTeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankATeacher #TheExcelCenter #SparkCommunitySchools #LifeAtGoodwillAZ

Yesterday, Goodwill team members from across our organization joined GCNA President & CEO Tim O’Neal and our Executive Leadership Team for our quarterly Lunch with the CEO! During the lunch, GCNA Leadership provided team members with updates and insights about upcoming Retail operations; Mission Services programs such as MyCareerAdvisor, The Excel Center, and Spark Community Schools; and more. It was a wonderful and informative experience for all! Leadership in attendance [as pictured]: Tim O’Neal, John Andrews, Bobby Ghisolfo, Adam Lewis, Rachelle Durham, and Katrina Thurman #Goodwill #Leadership #TeamGoodwill #LifeAtGoodwillAZ

Highlights from the recent ReFABRICate Fashion Show, where creativity met sustainability when talented designers turned secondhand jeans from Goodwill into stunning runway looks! We’re so excited to see these designs at our upcoming gala, An Evening of Goodwill! Thank you to FABRIC Incubator and all of the designers for an incredible show. Each stitch told a story of innovation and style, proving that fashion can be both chic and eco-friendly. 📸 Photos by Jenny Kaufman (Xposed Capture) and Scott Hall (Creative Visual Images) #Goodwill #reFABRICateFashionShow #SustainableStyle #ShopSustainably

🎉 Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with Goodwill! Featured: Elena Roberts, Instructional Designer (Goodwill) #Goodwill #AAPIHeritageMonth #LifeAtGoodwillAZ