Mission Possible
What is the mission of Goodwill NY/NJ?
What is empowering individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment to gain independence through the power of work?
What happens to unsold donations at Goodwill?
What is they’re recycled, repurposed, or responsibly discarded?
What is the primary purpose of Goodwill retail stores?
What is to generate revenue that supports Goodwill’s mission, including job training and placement services?
Name one item you can commonly find in a Goodwill store.
What is clothes, books, electronics, or furniture?
What’s one way to support your coworkers at Goodwill?
What is active listening, teamwork, or giving positive feedback?
How does Goodwill support people who face barriers to employment
What is through job training, career counseling, and job placement services?
What’s one major environmental benefit of shopping secondhand?
What is reducing waste and saving resources?
True or False: The revenue generated from Goodwill’s retail stores is used to fund community programs and workforce development.
What is True?
What color tag means a sale this week?
What is Customize based on store policy — or say “varies by week!”
What’s something you can do to help a new team member feel welcome?
What is introduce yourself, show them around, or check in with them?
What year was Goodwill founded in the U.S.?
What is 1902?
$300 | How many pounds of textiles are kept out of landfills each year thanks to Goodwill NY/NJ?
What is millions of pounds annually?
How do Goodwill retail employees contribute to the mission of Goodwill?
What is by helping customers, managing donations, and providing a positive shopping experience that supports the nonprofit’s work?
Why do people love thrifting?
What is to save money, find unique items, or support a cause?
Name one internal program or benefit offered to employees.
Use a real example like employee assistance, tuition support, or training.
What does “barriers to employment” mean in the context of Goodwill’s work?
What are personal, social, or economic challenges that make finding and keeping a job harder?
What does "circular economy" mean, and how does Goodwill support it?
What is reusing products to reduce waste and consumption?
What types of items are typically sold in Goodwill stores?
What is clothes, furniture, books, electronics, and home goods?
What’s one way to support Goodwill even if you don’t shop in-store?
What is donating, shopping online, or spreading the word?
Why is employee engagement important for mission-driven work?
What is it boosts morale, productivity, and impact?
Name one way Goodwill helps individuals beyond providing jobs.
What is offering training, mental health support, or career counseling?
rue or False: Donating to Goodwill helps reduce your carbon footprint.
What is True?
How does Goodwill support sustainability through its retail stores?
What is by promoting the reuse and recycling of donated goods, thereby reducing waste and conserving resources?
True or False: Every item sold helps fund job training and community programs.
What is True?
Share one way you personally connect with Goodwill’s mission.
This one is open-ended for team discussion!