Meet Goodwill SELA’s First-Ever Outlet Store!
Last year, Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Louisiana purchased the former Lowe’s Home Improvement store located at 5770 Read Boulevard in New Orleans East. The acquisition marked the establishment of Goodwill East, a multifunctional space housing warehouse and recycling operations, an opportunity center, a retail store and Goodwill SELA’s first-ever outlet store! We wanted to let you know the ins and outs of the new outlet store (sometimes also called the bins) so you can shop ‘til you drop as soon as the doors open. Where is it? The outlet store is located inside the Goodwill East facility at 5770 Read Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70127. When does it open? The grand opening for the entire Goodwill East facility is on Thursday, September 12. Program activities begin at 9AM, and doors will open for shopping immediately following. What are the hours? The outlet store is open Monday- Saturday, 9AM-8PM and Sunday [...]
Goodwill to be Beneficiary of Saints 50/50 Raffle at December 15 Game
Last week, the New Orleans Saints announced their 2024 50/50 raffle initiative beneficiaries, and we are thrilled to announce Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Louisiana was chosen as the recipient for the week 15 game on December 15 versus the Washington Commanders! We're proud to be partnering with our home team, their fan base and our local community members to bring sustainable change to Southeastern Louisiana. You can begin buying 50/50 raffle tickets for the Goodwill game on December 2, or you can purchase them in-person on gameday. See the Saints' full press release on this year's 50/50 beneficiaries here.
Join Us for a Goodwill East Career Fair!
We are actively hiring for all open positions at our Goodwill East facility! Join us at Franklin Avenue Baptist Church from 10AM-2PM on July 29, July 30 and/or August 1 for a career fair. We will be interviewing and hiring on the spot. View our currently open positions here.
Goodwill SELA Receives Two Major Grants to Support Veterans & Individuals Pre- & Post-Release from Incarceration
Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Louisiana is proud to announce receiving two significant federal grants to better support veterans and individuals transitioning from incarceration. These grants will significantly enhance Goodwill's ongoing efforts to provide comprehensive support services, training, and employment opportunities to those in need, making a profound impact on our community in all 23 parishes of our territory. The first grant, awarded under the Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (HVRP), provides $600,000 annually for three years, totaling $1.8 million. This funding will establish a brand-new program specifically designed to assist veterans who are either in temporary housing or currently experiencing homelessness. The program aims to prepare these veterans for employment and support them in gaining sustainable employment. Goodwill expects to help 225 veterans over 3 years through this initiative. The second grant is a $4 million Pathway Home 5 Grant that spans three and a half years. This grant [...]
Goodwill Technical College Receives Grant from Bank of America Foundation
Upskill with Goodwill: Closing the Skills Gap in IT and Healthcare Goodwill Technical College was awarded a $10,000 grant from the Bank of America Foundation for its Upskill with Goodwill program. Goodwill Technical College recognizes the importance of providing our region's workforce with access to high-quality, non-traditional training opportunities that will give them the necessary skills and certifications to access high-growth, high-wage careers. Based on regional labor market data projections from the Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC), the need for workers in healthcare and information technology (IT) will continue to greatly increase through 2030. This grant will help us to close the skills gap by providing individuals with skills training for employment in allied health and IT. Post-pandemic changes in the healthcare landscape have contributed to an increased need for phlebotomists. Computer User Support has been recognized by Greater New Orleans, Inc. as an "on-ramp" job that provides a gateway to [...]
Job Fair at our Kenner Goodwill Store May 30
Join us at our Kenner Goodwill store on Thursday, May 30, for a job fair! Available positions include Assistant Manager, Keyholder and Retail Associate.
Job Fair at our Mandeville Opportunity Center May 15
Join us at our Mandeville Opportunity Center on Wednesday, May 15, for a job fair! We have available positions across our Retail, Mission Services and Contracts divisions – view them here.
Goodwill Week Career & Resource Fair May 8
Join us at our Tulane Avenue corporate offices on Wednesday, May 8, for a career and resources fair as part of our Goodwill Week celebrations! We have available positions across our Retail, Mission Services and Contracts divisions - view them here.
Round Up in April to Support Slidell Tornado Relief
When you round your purchase up to the nearest dollar, your change can change a life right here in our own community! All proceeds collected through our Register Round Up program during the month of April will be donated to local relief efforts following the recent tornadoes in Slidell.