Blog Author: Sarah Pavia

Title and years with the organization Director of Workforce Development – 11 years this week!   Why do you enjoy working at Goodwill? The list is long! I enjoy the challenges we are faced…

Title:  Program Director of New Goods and Merchandising Why you enjoy working at Goodwill:Working at Goodwill allows for job growth and the ability to make your job your own. Why you would…

RC and Hannah met at Goodwill seven years ago.  Over their time working together, they formed a deeper connection - this connection blossomed, and RC recently proposed to Hannah.  Our…

Alex Pearce, E-Commerce Manager How many years have you been at Goodwill, and what is your job? I have been with Goodwill for two months. I am the new E-Commerce Team Leader. My team and I put great…

Billy Dickerson, Bookstore Customer Service Team Leader Name and Title:Billy Dickerson, Customer Service Team Leader.I've been with Goodwill for two years. Why do you enjoy working at Goodwill:I love…

Amy Crespo, Bookstore Customer Service Team Leader Name and Title:Amy Crespo – Customer Service Team Leader at the Goodwill Bookstore.  I've been with Goodwill 2 years. Favorite thing about…

Every month, children and families through our Low Vision Services come together for socialization events.  Recently, our families were invited to meet in Webster at the Never Say Never Stables…

Loni Wellman, Good Neighbor Program Director What is your current name/title: Loni Wellman, Good Neighbor Program Director How many years with the organization: It will be 3 years on November 12th…

  Carolann Verrioli, Community Engagement Coordinator What is your current role at Goodwill:Community Engagement Coordinator Time with the organization:1.5 years What do you value most about…

Sarah Favro, Senior Philanthropy Manager   Full Name and Title:Sarah Favro, Senior Philanthropy Manager Time with the organization: 19 years Positions you’ve held and your growth in the…

Jennifer L. Boutte, Vice President of Community Engagement Name and Title: Jennifer L. Boutte, Vice President of Community Engagement Time with the organization:4 months What are your goals personally…

Did You Know About Our Used Bookstore? While all of our retail locations have secondhand books you can find, have you visited our Goodwill Used Bookstore for a unique literary experience? Our…

Each year, programs are provided through our Children and Family Services program for those with visual impairment.  The program, Ladder to Success, focuses on workforce development and allows…

Every September, we promote Suicide Prevention Month. At Goodwill of the Finger Lakes, by shopping and donating with us you directly fund our mission work in the community. This work includes our…

Good Design Is Sustainable Design:Repurposing and Upcycling with Goodwill! For Back to School Shopping, a few local high school students visited our Goodwill stores to find on-trend outfits to…

Shopping for Back to School time is filled with excitement for the upcoming year - what to wear, what supplies you need.  Who doesn't remember picking out their first-day-of-school outfit? …

Throughout the summer, we offer a variety of pre-vocational programs for youth through our Low Vision Services.  These classes are to help students with low vision learn vocational skills. These…

  Carrie Chizuk,Director of People Resources   What is your current job at Goodwill?  In this role, I have the honor to lead our People Resources and Loss Prevention teams. These teams…

Curt Chaltain,Customer Service Representative   What is your current job at Goodwill? How have you grown in the organization? Currently I'm a Customer Service Representative in our Contact…

Angel Miguel Lugo, Assistant Team Lead Macedon NY Goodwill Store   What is your current job at Goodwill? How have you grown in the organization? I started and trained at the Jefferson Rd.…