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Shery Liz Vazquez MoyaCustomer Service Rep, Contact Center   What is your current role? Currently I work in the Call Center as a Customer Service Representative at the Goodwill of the Finger…

With uncertainty looming with present health concerns, here at Goodwill of the Finger Lakes we thought we'd remind our loyal shoppers and donors of all the GOOD still happening in our community and…

Erin is a senior at St. John Fisher working on her capstone project at Goodwill of the Finger Lakes.  Read more about Erin here and follow along for her weekly blog post features! Hello Everyone!…

If you're looking for last-minute holiday decor ideas or unique DIY gifts - Goodwill should be the first stop on your list!   Here are some ideas of ways you could style your home with items we…

(This post was written by one of our Brand Ambassadors, Justine.  Justine purchased a new home and has been transforming it exclusively with Goodwill finds!)   We have been so excited to…

This post was written by Kimi, one of our Brand Ambassadors.  She is showcasing business appropriate fashions that you can find at Goodwill.   Hello, I'm Kimi! On the side, I have the…

  Thrift shopping for home decor can be intimidating and frustrating. It can seem like it takes forever. Finding quality pieces that fit your home can be such a hit or miss, which can be…

This September, a worldwide challenge is happening for Secondhand September.  The premise behind this is that for an entire month you can only re-wear or repurpose clothing already in your…

Recently one of our Brand Ambassadors, Justine, moved into a new home.  Given that she's a Goodwill lover she wanted to decorate her space with Goodwill finds.  Luckily she's got an eye for…

Three Stress-Free Back To School Outfit Hacks To Help Busy Teachers Dress To Impress Most teachers make their jobs look easy. But in reality, helping hundreds of children and young adults grow both in…

How To Organize Your Classroom - On A Budget   It’s starting. Back to school flyers are popping up in mailboxes and store advertisements are hinting at long lists of items students need for…

I am Heather from White Oak Lane, an Instagram account that features home decor, DIYs and a lot of Goodwill finds! Over the years, I have shopped at Goodwill for decor at every stage of life, from my…

Happy Earth Week! Every day at Goodwill we celebrate sustainability - we practice recycling and repurposing, keeping millions of pounds of garbage out of landfills each year.  Part of the…

On Monday, March 18th, 2019 we were excited to launch Everyday Deals pricing on apparel in our retail stores. Everyday Deals pricing means that shoppers will see lower prices on apparel and get…

Board of Directors Spotlight William Barnecut-KearnsBoard Chair, Goodwill of the Finger LakesVice President, Macy's What do you enjoy most about serving on the Board for Goodwill of the Finger Lakes?…

When it comes to the holidays, we all know how crazy things can get and how finding time to buy gifts can not only get overwhelming but costly.  That's where Goodwill comes in.  The holidays…

It's that time of year - we all have holiday parties, gathering, and end of year celebrations to attend! And no matter what you're attending, you're going to want to look your best.  But with…

Halloween 2018 was celebrated at the Children’s Center at ABVI on Thursday 10/25/2018 with 33 guests in attendance! We had nine families with 22 children wearing really neat costumes.  It…

Are you decorating for Halloween?  Looking for new and creative ways to decorate your dining room table but on a budget?   Then visit Goodwill for all your Halloween decor needs! In…

In each of our Goodwill locations, we have "New Goods" items.  These are bargain-priced, not donated, but serve to add to the items in our store.  When purchased, they also contribute to our…