Happy 25th Goodwill-versary, Mrs. Iris!
Celebrating 25 Years of Dedication: Mrs. Iris Brown’s Incredible Journey with Goodwill For a quarter of a century, Mrs. Iris Brown has been the warm and welcoming face of Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Louisiana. As our Administrative Assistant and Receptionist, she has been much more than just the first point of contact—she has been a guiding hand, a listening ear and a source of kindness and encouragement for countless individuals who have walked through Goodwill’s doors. Mrs. Iris’ journey with Goodwill began with a twist of fate. After 18 years as an administrative assistant at Tulane University, she wanted a position that allowed her to spend more time with her family. She started applying for jobs, spotting a listing in the newspaper and mailing her application to a P.O. Box. At the time, she had no idea she was applying to Goodwill. When she received a callback, she was surprised—like [...]
Please Note Our Mardi Gras Closures
Multiple Goodwill locations are located on or near Mardi Gras parade routes and will operate under amended hours on various parade days. Please take note of the changes below. Friday, February 21 Metairie store and ADC will both close at 5PM. Mandeville store will close at 5PM. Saturday, February 22 Metairie store and ADC will both close at 3PM. Sunday, February 23 Metairie store and ADC will close at 2PM Thursday, February 27 Metairie store and ADC will close at 4PM. Saturday, March 1 Kenner store will close at 4PM. Sunday, March 2 LaPlace store will be closed all day. Metairie store and ADC will close at 3PM. Monday, March 3 Metairie store and ADC will close at 4PM. Tuesday, March 4 Metairie store and ADC will be closed all day.
Goodwill Honored as New Orleans Saints 50/50 Beneficiary
A big thank you to the New Orleans Saints for choosing Goodwill as a beneficiary of the 50/50 raffle at one of this year's home games, and another thank you to all of you who purchased tickets for a chance to win. Splitting the pot with the lucky winner, we were honored to receive $51,987.63! All of these funds will support our programs and services designed to put members of our community to work - veterans experiencing homelessness, individuals returning to their community after incarceration, young adults aging out of the foster care system, individuals with physical or mental disabilities and more.
Save the Date for Good Turn Day 2025!
Save the Date for Good Turn Day 2025: Saturday, March 22, from 9AM to 8PM at all 23 Goodwill SELA retail locations and all 4 Attended Donation Centers! The tradition continues! Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Louisiana and Girl Scouts Louisiana East are partnering together again this year for our annual Good Turn Day. How it works: Girl Scouts do a Good Turn by collecting gently used items (see our donation guidelines here) to bring to their local Goodwill (find a store here) and are honored with a “Good Turn” patch for participating. Your participation also helps make the general public aware of Goodwill’s mission and need for donations of quality gently used goods. Once items are received, they are processed and sold in Goodwill SELA’s 23 retail stores, followed by our brand new outlet if still unsold, to support our mission of helping people with disabilities and other employment disadvantages prepare [...]
GWSELA Announces Temporary Closure Due to Severe Weather
Due to the anticipated freezing temperatures and frozen precipitation in the area, Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Louisiana will close all retail stores, attended donation centers, opportunity centers and Goodwill Technical College on Tuesday, January 21; Wednesday, January 22; and Thursday, January 23, 2025. Our top priority is the safety of our team members, donors, shoppers and community members. This decision has been made to ensure everyone remains safe during these hazardous weather conditions. We plan to resume normal operations as soon as conditions improve and it is safe. Our website and social media channels will share updates regarding store and donation center re-openings. We appreciate your understanding and encourage everyone to stay safe and take necessary precautions during this severe weather. Please note that our retail stores and attended donation centers will be open and operating with their normal hours Saturday, January 18, Sunday, January 19 and Monday, January 20. [...]
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 [...]