Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries, Inc.

10/30/2026

Check out Carol Holmes-Chambers on WKBN 27 Youngstown OH! 💙

Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries is bringing the Mahoning Valley together through ValleyConnect — a new network connecting nearly 50 local organizations to help individuals and families access the resources they need.

Because when we work together, we can elevate the GOOD in our communities!

Watch here: https://www.wkbn.com/news/local-news/goodwill-launches-valley-connect-platform-to-link-resources/amp/

Goodwill is bringing together community-based resources in a central online platform.

10/30/2026

🎃 Halloween Fun at Goodwill! 👻

Things got a little spooky (and a whole lot of fun!) at Goodwill today!

Team members across all our Goodwill locations got into the Halloween spirit by dressing up and showing off their creativity. From clever costumes to some frightfully fun looks, our team brought plenty of smiles and Halloween cheer!

A big shoutout to everyone who participated and helped make today a treat! 🍬

Happy Halloween from all of us at Youngstown Area Goodwill! 🧡

10/30/2026

Carol Holmes-Chambers continues her press tour today with WKBN 27 Youngstown OH. Check out the ValleyConnect story later this evening!

10/30/2026

Every success story starts somewhere! 💙 Hear Corey Zickefoose share his experience with Youngstown Area Goodwill’s A Good Start Program and how the right support can open doors to new opportunities.

✨ Real people. Real experiences. A good start.

Learn more: goodwillyoungstown.org/a-good-start-program

10/29/2026

We're thrilled to get this up and running!

YOUNGSTOWN – Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries, Inc. officially launched ValleyConnect Tuesday morning, introducing a regional network designed to strengthen collaboration among organizations and help individuals and families throughout Mahoning and Trumbull counties connect with the resources a...

10/29/2026

So, we’re not exactly sure what’s happening in Austintown. Are you brave enough to find out?

10/28/2026

Connecting Veterans with Community Resources!

Amber, Jordan, and Brad from our Community Impact team are at the Veterans Resource Fair today at Eastwood Mall in Center Court!

Our team is proud to connect with veterans, share information about Goodwill’s programs and services, and help individuals find resources and opportunities to support their goals.

At Youngstown Area Goodwill, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to succeed. 💙

10/28/2026

Thank you, The Business Journal - Youngstown Publishing Co., for helping share the ValleyConnect launch from yesterday morning. Hear from Carol Holmes-Chambers and Shelley Murray as they discuss the importance of this project.

10/28/2026

🎙️ NEW EPISODE: The Good Community Podcast!

What does it take to lead a successful business while building a stronger community?

Host Michael Bosela sits down with Melanie Cann, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of CAFARO, a Youngstown-based real estate development and management company, for a conversation about leadership, business operations, and the importance of developing strong teams and organizations.

With more than 25 years of progressive leadership experience in human resources, organizational development, and business operations, Melanie brings a wealth of knowledge to her role and the work she does.

🎧 Tune in to hear Melanie share her insights on leadership, organizational growth, and the impact businesses can have on the communities they serve! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2433209/episodes/20029617

10/27/2026

🎤 What to Know with Goodwill Joe!
Think Goodwill is just a store? Think again! 💙 Discover the impact we make in our community, one surprising fact at a time!