What's Good, Goodwill?

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 Families (SSVF) program. Be inspired by Joseph's story of success!  Continue the cycle for good by sharing our podcast on social media and subscribing wherever you listen to podcasts.

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 Trunk or Treat and how you can register to be a sponsor or participate as a trunk. October is National Disabilities Employment Awareness Month. Learn how team members like Danny, October's featured success story, have found employment through Goodwill's employment programs in eastern Washington and north Idaho.  Continue the cycle for good by sharing our podcast on social media and subscribing wherever you listen to podcasts.

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 first not just in September but every day. Learn about our South Hill Community Trunk or Treat and how you can register to be a sponsor or participate as a trunk. Finally, be inspired by Star’s success story. —————————————————————-The first part of this episode talks about Suicide, Suicide Prevention, and resources. If you would like to skip this section, please skip to timestamp 13:32 on this episode. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Please call or text 988. You can also text chat by visiting 988lifeline.org. Continue the cycle for good by sharing our podcast on social media and subscribing wherever you listen to podcasts.   Good Bits Section

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 talk about our South Hill Trunk or Treat 2024! Continue the cycle for good by sharing our podcast on social media and subscribing wherever you listen to podcasts.

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 the celebration, what’s new, and what services will be provided out of our new Workforce and Family Services office in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. It’s good to have a place to call home. Learn how Goodwill can help people who qualify for these programs in eastern Washington and north Idaho. Learn more here.

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 our Goodwill Party Bus plans and when tickets go on sale!

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-waste out of landfills. Find out what Second Chance month is and how individuals like Wes and David found a second chance with Goodwill. Goodbits page

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 Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) program.  Re-opening this summer, learn more about the grand re-opening of the Coeur d’Alene, Idaho retail store, drive-through donation center, and the new offices of our Workforce and Family Services CDA offices.  Continue the cycle for good by sharing our podcast on social media and subscribing wherever you listen to podcasts.

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 would love your support for the Inlander's Best of readers poll! Vote for Goodwill for Best Thrift Store and Best Non-profit Organization. Continue the cycle for good by sharing our podcast on social media and subscribing wherever you listen to podcasts.

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 since we last saw him as one of our 2023 Independence Awards.

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 good by sharing our podcast on social media and subscribing wherever you listen to podcasts.

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, Washington.  Need help with creating a Halloween costume from items in your closet? Join us as we chat about three ways to style common clothing items.  Continue the cycle for good by sharing our podcast on social media and subscribing wherever you listen to podcasts.

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 participating in during the month of September in eastern Washington and north Idaho. Get ready to learn how your business, organization, or car club can register for our 2023 Trunk or Treat event.   Goodwill is a sponsor for the first Halloween X-Spo in Spokane, Washington. Learn about our very first Halloween Boo-tique pop-up.  Continue the cycle for good by sharing our podcast on social media and subscribing wherever you listen to podcasts.

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 upcoming construction project coming this month at our Coeur d'Alene, Idaho store. Also, we are getting closer and closer to spooky season!

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 with us as we recognize our 2022 community award recipients. Listen how your donations help change local lives like Timothy’s as we share his success story.

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 how Goodwill works alongside community partners and celebrate with us as we recognize our 2022 community award recipients. Continue the cycle for good by sharing our podcast on social media and subscribing wherever you listen to podcasts. Don't forget to stay all the way to the end of the episode for a dad joke so bad it's good!

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 you a Halloween fan? We are almost halfway to Halloween and we are celebrating the mid-way point with Half-o-ween. Transcript

What’s Good, Goodwill? podcast hosts Alicia and Michelle shake off the winter chill and roll up their sleeves for springtime. Join us as we talk about Goodwill on the Hill. What is it and why is it important to our mission and the communities we serve in eastern Washington and north Idaho. Learn about the free digital skills classes we offer in Moses Lake, Colville, and Spokane, Washington from one of our digital skills instructors, Mike. Continue the cycle for good by sharing our podcast on social media and subscribing wherever you listen to podcasts. Don't forget to stay all the way to the end of the episode for a dad joke so bad it's good! Transcript