Wadsworth, Ohio—November 25, 2025— Goodwill Industries of Akron is celebrating the relocation of its Wadsworth Retail Store on December 9th. The Goodwill in Wadsworth reopened for business on October 31st of this year and is located next door to the previous site. The new store location offers the same quality items at affordable prices that Goodwill shoppers expect while also …
Three Thanksgiving Ideas You’ll Want to Steal This Year
If you need new Thanksgiving ideas, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve probably mentioned this before (so this should come as no surprise), but I love Thanksgiving. It’s hands down the best holiday. What could be better than food, family, and taking time to note the things you’re grateful for? Since Halloween is over, I’m happy to jump headfirst …
Goodwill’s Taste of Vintage Event Raised Over $158,000 to Support Mission
AKRON, Ohio — Nov. 11, 2025 — Goodwill Industries serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties, along with honoree, Sylvia Trundle, raised over $158,000 at its 19th Taste of Vintage gala fundraiser — a record-breaking achievement. All net proceeds support Goodwill’s mission to help individuals prepare for, find and retain employment in our community. The event, held on Nov. 6, …
Streetsboro Goodwill Relocation Celebration Planned for October 15
Streetsboro, Ohio—October 14, 2025— Goodwill Industries of Akron is celebrating the relocation of its Streetsboro Retail Store on October 15. The agency is excited to announce the purchase of the former Aldi store site at 9071 State Route 14, its second owned property alongside the Headquarters and Service Center on Waterloo Road in Akron! Goodwill looks forward to continuing to …
Goodwill Employee of Distinction Award Program Recognizes 90 Honorees
AKRON, Ohio — Sept. 3, 2025 — Goodwill Industries serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties recognized outstanding employees in our community during its 24th Annual Employee of Distinction Awards Program on Wednesday, September 3rd. The event provides employers with a cost-effective way to publicly recognize outstanding employees. This year, 90 employees were nominated for the Employee of Distinction …
Goodwill Announces 2025 “Making a Difference” Award Recipient
AKRON, Ohio — Sept. 3, 2025 — Goodwill Industries serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties was very pleased to announce its 2025 “Making a Difference” award recipient at the September 3rd Employee of Distinction Awards Program held at Guy’s Party Center. The “Making a Difference” award was created in honor of a longtime Goodwill Director and Honorary Director, Mary Beth Kluge, …
Goodwill Announces Mayor Shammas Malik as Keynote Speaker of 24th Annual Employee of Distinction Luncheon
AKRON, Ohio — July 22, 2025 — Goodwill Industries serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties is pleased to announce that Shammas Malik, mayor of Akron, Ohio, will be the keynote speaker at its 24th Annual Employee of Distinction Luncheon. The event will take place on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, providing a platform for area employers to publicly recognize …
Goodwill Announces 24th Annual Employee of Distinction Luncheon
AKRON, Ohio — May 30, 2025 — Goodwill Industries serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties invites area employers to nominate their outstanding employees for its 24th Annual Employee of Distinction Luncheon on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025. As always, at no cost, area organizations can nominate employees they would like to publicly recognize for their efforts. “It’s an honor …
Goodwill Business Services Announces ISO 9001:2015 Without Design Recertification
AKRON, Ohio — May 22, 2025 — Goodwill Industries serving Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland and Richland Counties announces as of June 25, 2025, its Business Services operations has been recertified to ISO 9001:2015 without design standard. “Being ISO certified since 2007 has strengthened our ability to serve both our mission and our customers by driving continuous improvement in every aspect …
From Cozy to Cool: Spring Wardrobe Essentials
Hello! 🌞 Julie here Great news — the sun is finally out in Northeast Ohio. YAY ! You know what that means… it’s officially time to transition our wardrobes. Now listen, I’ve been doing what I do best: scrolling, watching, and low-key stalking your street style. Plus, I’ve been digging through racks at the Brunswick Goodwill to see what’s hot …









