THE GOOD(WILL) NEWS
Welcome to Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries’ new blog series. We hope you find our stories delightful, interesting, and inspiring. Goodwill’s mission is to help individuals with barriers to self-sufficiency to achieve independence and dignity through work. Driven by your support—through donations of goods, financial giving, and shopping at our stores — we help thousands of individuals every year. With these blogs, we will explore Goodwill’s many offerings, as well as peek into the back-door mechanics of what makes Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries a leader in the community.
Earth Week: Small Actions, Measurable Impact
Earth Week may have passed, but it's always a good time to look at what happens to the items we no longer use. Clothing, household goods, and everyday items do not disappear once they leave your...
Round Up at Goodwill: Your Donated Change Can Create New Lives
A single question at the register can change someone’s direction. When a cashier asks if you would like to Round Up, it may sound small. A few cents. Less than a dollar. Easy to decline and easy to...
A Donation to Goodwill Is a Gift to Your Community
When you donate to Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries, your contribution doesn’t stop at the drop-off door. Every bag of clothing, box of household goods, or online gift plays a direct role in...
National Ditch Your Resolution Day Is Coming – Your Career Plan Can Still Move Forward
By mid-January, motivation often starts to fade. January 17, known as National Ditch Your Resolution Day, marks the point when many people decide their goals...
Learn How Your Donations Support the Community This Holiday Season
November often marks the beginning of the season of giving — a time when many people look for ways to support their neighbors and strengthen their community. At Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries,...
Goodwill & Patriots: Giving Back This Thanksgiving
Every November, Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries and the New England Patriots Charitable Foundation come together to make the holiday season a little brighter for local families. Goodwill’s...
Trick or Thrift: Your Guide to Halloween Finds at Goodwill
October means it’s officially spooky season — and at Goodwill, Halloween truly comes alive. From creative costumes to DIY décor, it’s our favorite time of year to help you thrift something...
From Summer to Sweater Weather: Thrift your Fall Style with Goodwill
One day it’s warm enough for short sleeves, the next you’re reaching for a jacket — Massachusetts weather keeps us on our toes. As the seasons change, so do our closets. The good news? At Goodwill,...
Back-to-School Shopping With Goodwill
Summer always seems to fly by — one minute you’re enjoying sunny afternoons, and the next you’re making school supply lists and getting ready for the first day back. Whether you’re sending kids off...
Your First Time at the Goodwill Outlet: A Guide to Thrifting the Bins Like a Pro
If you’ve never been to a Goodwill Outlet store — or didn’t even know we had one in Boston — you’re not alone. Tucked away behind our Harrison Avenue retail store is a thrifter’s dream: rows of bins...







