What's Good, Goodwill?

Dive into all things July—from building job skills to early Halloween fun! We spotlight the Next Generation Zone for World Youth Skills Day, celebrate National Disability Independence Day, and share how Goodwill helps people of all abilities gain confidence and independence at work. 🎃 Get the scoop on our Halloween X-Spo sponsorship! Tune in to hear what’s good, right now, at Goodwill. Good Bits...

Ready to make this summer stylish and smart on a budget? In this episode of What’s Good, Goodwill? , Hope and Michelle share sizzling summer thrift tips—from poolside fashion finds to festival-ready accessories—all scored secondhand! Plus, learn how to upcycle your way to DIY glory and pull together a Renaissance Faire look without spending a royal fortune. 💻 Then, meet Shon Fowler as he breaks d...

May is Mental Health Month—and there’s no better time to highlight the powerful ways Goodwill is taking action in our community. In this episode of  What’s Good, Goodwill? , we’re celebrating  Goodwill Industries Week  and spotlighting how our programs are helping veterans and individuals facing housing instability rebuild their lives. You’ll hear real stories of resilience, like Jennifer’s journe...

It’s your lucky day, thrift lovers! In this episode of What’s Good, Goodwill?, we’re diving into all the good happening in March, but the real pot of gold? Big changes are happening at Goodwill! We’re spilling the details on the brand new Colville Goodwill location and what it means for shoppers, donors, and resources. Looking to level up your skills? We’ll introduce you to the Google Digital Care...

Discover how to score unique, sustainable gifts that show your love without breaking the bank or the planet. From creative upcycling ideas, to celebrating the life of Sandy Williams and her impact on Goodwill and our local community, to an inspiring spotlight story about employment success, we’ll explore how the perfect way to celebrate February. This episode is packed with inspiration. Tune in an...

New year, new season, new hosts! Today, we’re kicking off season four with a fresh look at the year ahead, setting new goals, and how Goodwill can help you make those resolutions a reality through donating, shopping, and connecting you with resources for housing, employment, and financial support programs in eastern Washington and north Idaho.

What’s Good, Goodwill? podcast hosts Heather and Michelle sat down with Clark Brekke, Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest President and CEO to discuss our past, present, and future of Goodwill as we celebrate our 85th anniversary on Thursday, December 5th. 

What's Good, Goodwill? podcast hosts Heather and Michelle are caffeinated and excited to share all the GOOD things Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest is grateful for.  Thank you for donating gently used and new coats during the 4 News Now Coats 4 Kids donation drive. Learn how your donations help change lives in the inland northwest through Goodwill's Supportive Services for Veteran Famil...

What's Good, Goodwill? podcast hosts Teresa, Heather, and Michelle gathered in our spooky media room to chat about the GOOD happening around Goodwill. Grab your pumpkin spice, pull up a chair, and let's share the good.   October is packed full of events. Learn about Coats for Kids, the BECU Shred and eCycle Event, Spokane Veterans Stand Down. Are you ready? learn about our South Hill Community Tru...

What’s Good, Goodwill? Hosts Heather and Michelle sat down with Bryan Stanfill, Goodwill’s Director of Behavioral Health and Wellness to talk about Goodwill’s upcoming Peer Support Specialist, Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and Goodwill’s Goodlife and SupportLinc programs. Listen to hear about all the event happening at Goodwill in September. Find out why you should try to choose secondhand f...

What’s that sound off in the distance? It’s time for back-to-school shopping and What’s Good, Goodwill? Podcast hosts Michelle and Heather are ready to help you prepare for the new school year.  It’s starting to feel spooky around Goodwill…listen to hear when Halloween will begin to roll out in all our stores! Love Trunk or Treat Events and are looking to participate or sponsor ours? Join us as we...

What’s Good, Goodwill? Podcast hosts Michelle and Heather are ready to spill all the exciting news about what’s happening around Goodwill this July! Don’t miss the bus! What bus? The Goodwill Thrift Bus on Saturday, August 17th also known as National Thrift Shop Day. Tickets on sale July 1st. Tickets on sale here. We are days away from the grand re-opening of our Coeur d’Alene store. Learn about t...

What’s Good, Goodwill? Podcast host Michelle smuggled her way onto the calendars of just a few of our amazing leadership team at Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest to chat with them about Goodwill Week. What is Goodwill Week? Take a listen to learn about Goodwill, our leadership team, why Goodwill, and success stories that have inspired them over their time here at Goodwill.

What’s Good, Goodwill? Podcast hosts Michelle and Heather sat down to talk about how Goodwill is investing in its teams with Bryan Stanfill, Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest’s Director of Behavioral Health and Wellness. Get ready to mark your calendars and listen to hear about the latest update on our Coeur d’Alene, Idaho store. Looking to party this August? Be the first to hear about o...

What's Good, Goodwill? Podcast hosts Alicia and Michelle couldn't wait to spring into this episode as it's packed with sustainability and second chances. Spring cleaning isn't just about tidying up; it's about making a meaningful impact in your community. Did you know that your packed closet has amazing potential to change lives? Learn about how Goodwill keeps both waste and e-...

What’s Good, Goodwill? podcast hosts Alicia and Michelle have grabbed their headbands and vocally stretched to cover all the good that’s happening this March! From Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month with Lynessa Schofield, to International Women’s Day, let’s get ready to podcast.   Learn how your donations help change the lives of local people such as Amy, who found employment through our...

What’s Good, Goodwill? podcast hosts Alicia and Michelle reached into the history books to share a few interesting Valentine's Day facts. Why? Because when you donate, shop, and support Goodwill, you're our Valentine!  Learn how your donations help change lives of local people such as Renee, who found housing through our Foundational Community Supports (FCS) program.  Love Goodwill? We wou...

Happy New Year! It’s a new season of the What’s Good, Goodwill? podcast. Alicia and Michelle pulled in Clark Brekke, Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest president and CEO, and Jennifer Snow, Housing and Essential Needs program manager to chat about Goodwill in 2024. In 2023, we shared David’s success story. Alicia had an opportunity to sit down with David to find out what he has been up to...

Grab your party hats, it’s time to celebrate our birthday! What’s Good, Goodwill? podcast hosts Alicia and Michelle sat down to chat about our upcoming Ponderay 15th anniversary holiday celebration, 84 years of serving the Inland Northwest, and just a few success stories from 2023 as we wrap up season two.  Don’t forget to stay until the end for a dad joke so bad…it’s good. Continue the cycle for...

What’s Good, Goodwill? podcast hosts Alicia, Michelle and Teresa all sat down to chat about what's good in October.  Goodwill is a sponsor and hosting our very first Halloween Boo-tique for the first Halloween X-Spo in Spokane, Washington. Are you a fan of Halloween? Get ready to learn how your business, organization, or car club can register for our 2023 Trunk or Treat event in Spokane, Washi...

What’s Good, Goodwill? podcast hosts Michelle and Teresa sit pull out their re-usable shopping totes, fill up their re-useable cups, and their calendars as we chat about all the good happening this September.  Join us as we talk about how you can help save the planet by shopping sustainably at Goodwill not just during September but every day. Find out about upcoming events Goodwill is participatin...

What’s Good, Goodwill? podcast hosts Alicia and Michelle count down the days until one of our favorite days of the year...National Thrift Shop Day!  Join us as we talk about the impact you have on your community when you donate and sustainably shop at Goodwill. Learn how you have a real impact on lives in eastern Washington and north Idaho as Alicia shares a success story. Find out about the upcom...

What’s Good, Goodwill? podcast hosts Alicia and Michelle strap on their backpacks and number 2 pencils, and are ready to chat about back-to-school shopping. Join us as we sat down with Heather Alexander, Sr. Associate Vice President, Marketing & Communications to talk about the impact you have on not only your community but also the planet when you back to school shop at Goodwill.   Celebrate...

What’s Good, Goodwill? podcast hosts Michelle and Teresa are excited to share what's going on at Goodwill this June. Join us as we sat down with Heather Alexander, Sr. Associate Vice President, Marketing & Communications to learn about Goodwill's EDI-B committee and Goodwill's commitment to value each team member equally and together to meet the needs of our communities. Listen to...

What’s Good, Goodwill? podcast hosts Alicia and Michelle are ready to celebrate Goodwill Industries Week! Over 150 independently operated Goodwill organizations across the United States and Canada are celebrating Goodwill Industries Week. Ready to start a career in IT? Goodwill and Google have partnered to create the Google Digital Career Accelerator Program. Goodwill has scholarships to help. Are...