October 10, 2018

GOODWILL OF ORANGE COUNTY’S RECYCLING CENTER IN SANTA ANA EARNS RESPONSIBLE RECYCLING (R2) CERTIFICATION

Orange County, Calif. - October 10, 2018 – Goodwill of Orange County’s Recycling Center in Santa Ana has earned the Responsible Recycling (R2) industry-standard certification for electronic scrap management. Goodwill of Orange County is the only non-profit in Orange County to be R2 certified. (more…)
Hands working on circuitboard.

September 4, 2018

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF ORANGE COUNTY NAMES NICOLE SUYDAM AS PRESIDENT & CEO

SANTA ANA, Calif. – September 4, 2018– Goodwill of Orange County announced today the appointment of Nicole Suydam as president and CEO of the social enterprise organization. (more…)

August 22, 2018

GOODWILL OF ORANGE COUNTY AWARDED $30,000 GRANT FROM BANK OF AMERICA TO SERVE O.C. VETERANS

Funds will expand work at Tierney Center for Veteran Services, a comprehensive resource for veterans and their families

SANTA ANA, Calif.— August 22, 2018–Goodwill of Orange County announced today it has been awarded a $30,000 grant from Bank of America to invest in its Thomas T. & Elizabeth C. Tierney Center for Veteran Services, Orange County’s comprehensive resource center for veterans and their families. (more…)
Goodwill of Orange County staff in front of Tierney Center backdrop

July 26, 2018

GOODWILL OF ORANGE COUNTY EARNS FOUR-STAR CHARITY NAVIGATOR RATING FOR SIXTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR

SANTA ANA, Calif. – July 26, 2018– Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator, released its latest ratings for the country’s leading nonprofits this month and Goodwill of Orange County has earned a four-star rating, the highest possible ranking, for its sound fiscal management practices and commitment to accountability and transparency. This is the sixth consecutive year and 14thtime Goodwill of Orange County has earned the distinction since 2002. (more…)
Charity Navigator

July 23, 2018

GOODWILL OF ORANGE COUNTY OPENS DOORS TO NEWLY REMODELED SANTA ANA STORE

Store Reopens Today to Unveil Elevated Shopping Experience, Updated Interior

SANTA ANA, Calif. – July 23, 2018 -The doors to Goodwill of Orange County’s Santa Ana store on Bristol St. reopened today to unveil a remodeled and revamped shopping experience. (more…)
Goodwill storefront

June 19, 2018

MORE THAN $185,000 RAISED TO SUPPORT VETERANS AT GOODWILL OF ORANGE COUNTY’S GOLF INVITATIONAL

Proceeds benefit Tierney Center for Veteran Services, comprehensive resource for local veterans and their families


NEWPORT COAST, Calif. – June 19, 2018– Goodwill of Orange County hosted its annual Goodwill Golf Invitational on Monday, June 11 at the renowned Pelican Hill Golf Club in Newport Coast. More than $185,000 was raised at the invitational to support Goodwill’s Tierney Center for Veteran Services, a comprehensive resource connecting veterans and their families to services that enhance their lives. (more…)
Sign that reads Welcome to the 2018 Goodwill of Orange County Golf Invitational

June 11, 2018

GOODWILL OF ORANGE COUNTY’S ANNUAL GOLF INVITATIONAL SUPPORTING LOCAL VETERANS SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 11 AT PELICAN HILL

Tournament to raise funds for Tierney Center for Veteran Services, a comprehensive resource for O.C. veterans and their families


 NEWPORT COAST, Calif. – June 11, 2018 – Goodwill of Orange County, O.C.’s largest nonprofit that helps people facing barriers secure purpose-filling jobs, will host its annual Goodwill Golf Invitational on Monday, June 11 at the renowned Pelican Hill Golf Club South Course in Newport Coast. (more…)
Man hitting golf balls at Pelican Hill golf course driving range.

May 30, 2018

GOODWILL OF ORANGE COUNTY AWARDED $50,000 GRANT FROM WELLS FARGO TO SERVE O.C. VETERANS

Funds will further Goodwill’s Tierney Center for Veteran Services resources for vets and their families, including career transition and workforce development skills

TUSTIN, Calif. – May 30, 2018 – Goodwill of Orange County announced today it has been awarded a $50,000 grant from Wells Fargo to continue its mission to serve Orange County veterans and their families at the Thomas T. & Elizabeth C. Tierney Center for Veteran Services. (more…)
Goodwill representatives holding a $50,000 grant from Wells Fargo

May 3, 2018

33rd ANNUAL GOODWILL OF OC FALEY SPECIAL GAMES RETURNS TO CAL STATE FULLERTON

Since 2016, Goodwill of OC’s partnership confirms longevity and expansion of the special games

FULLERTON, Calif. – May 3, 2018 – The 33rdannual Goodwill of Orange County Faley Special Games, Orange County’s largest non-competitive, inclusive sporting event for athletes with developmental and intellectual disabilities, returns to California State University, Fullerton on Friday, May 4. The games, hosted at Cal State Fullerton in memory of Kathleen E. & Jack Faley, bring together thousands of athletes, families and volunteers for a day of fun, friendship and sports. (more…)
Special Games participants standing on grass next to soccer net

March 13, 2018

E-commerce site shopgoodwill.com does $9.3 million in sales in January

Total 2017 sales were $94.7 million; 48 million users visited the site

SANTA ANA, Calif. – March 13, 2018– shopgoodwill.com, the e-commerce auction platform that makes available the sale of tens of thousands of items from more than 120 Goodwill organizations nationwide, announced today it hit record visits and revenue in January 2018. (more…)