We’re proud to celebrate our first Construction Fundamentals graduates of 2026, who achieved hands-on training and earned industry-recognized certifications to help meet the growing need in California’s construction workforce.

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Ever wonder what happens after you drop off a donation?

The moment you choose to donate instead of discard, your items begin a new life.

One donation. A full circle of impact. 💙

Clean Out Your Closet Week (March 15-21): A Simple 7-Day Guide to Decluttering with Purpose - Goodwill of Silicon Valley

Spring cleaning with impact. 🌱

Donate clothing and household goods to Goodwill of Silicon Valley and help fund job training and career services for neighbors facing barriers to work.

National Clean Out Your Closet Week is March 15–21.
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Happy Employee Appreciation Day to the people who power our mission every day. 💙 From our retail teams and donation attendants to our instructors and career specialists, thank you for creating pathways to opportunity across Silicon Valley. Tag a teammate who makes a difference. 💙

Goodwill nonprofit sees South Bay store sales rise Goodwill of Silicon Valley says sales at its brick-and-mortar retail stores rose during 2025.

Goodwill of Silicon Valley’s retail growth is more than a shopping trend. Rising sales from value- and sustainability-minded shoppers fund jobs, housing stability for veterans, and dramatically lower recidivism.

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Career Technical Education Month: Building Pathways to Possibility - Goodwill of Silicon Valley Every February, organizations across the country celebrate Career Technical Education (CTE) Month, a national initiative led by the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) and sponsored ...

Workforce development works best when training meets employer needs. This #CTEMonth, we’re highlighting how our free programs help residents of @sccgov.bsky.social & San Benito County build skills for in-demand careers.

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February is Career & Technical Education Month. CTE strengthens talent pipelines and builds stronger communities.

When you shop or donate at Goodwill, you're investing in economic opportunity that benefits individuals, businesses, and our entire Silicon Valley community.

This February, we celebrate the impact, leadership, and resilience of Black individuals who have shaped our communities.

We honor those who paved the way in Silicon Valley today.

Join us in celebrating Black history, culture, and achievements, this month and every day.

This National Mentoring Month, we’re spotlighting Sheila Schneider, a Case Manager in our Veterans Programs.
Mentorship like Sheila’s is made possible by donors like you. Every donation to Goodwill of Silicon Valley helps fund programs that support veterans on their path to security and opportunity.

Why Donating Matters: Turning Everyday Items into Opportunity - Goodwill of Silicon Valley When you donate to Goodwill of Silicon Valley, you’re doing more than decluttering.  You’re investing directly in community. Every donated item stays right here in Silicon Valley, funding life-changin...

Your donations can change what’s possible for someone in our community. When you donate, you’re not just giving items. You’re investing in people and in the future of Silicon Valley.

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Honoring Dr. King’s Vision Through Action - Goodwill of Silicon Valley Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s vision continues to guide us toward a future where dignity, equity, and economic stability are accessible to all. He challenged our nation to confront the systems...

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a call to action.

Dr. King believed justice requires action.

Every donation to Goodwill of Silicon Valley supports programs that help people achieve self-sufficiency.

Your support helps build a stronger community.

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The Power of Mentorship: How Guidance Builds Opportunity - Goodwill of Silicon Valley This January, Goodwill recognizes National Mentorship Month and how mentorship is one of the most powerful ways we can create opportunity, advance equity, and drive lasting impact, not only for indivi...

At Goodwill of Silicon Valley, mentorship helps individuals access opportunities that once felt out of reach. Your donations help fund the mentorship, training, and services that turn guidance into real opportunity.

Read the full blog to learn more: goodwillsv.org/the-power-of...

Honored to welcome Steve Preston, President & CEO of Goodwill International, to our new HQ, the Opportunity Center at 1600 Technology Drive. His visit highlighted how Goodwill strengthens communities by creating pathways to opportunity through workforce training, innovation, and sustainability. 💙

A Greener Christmas: Celebrate the Season with Purpose - Goodwill of Silicon Valley The holiday season is a time for joy, connection, and giving back. But it’s also a time when waste tends to spike with extra packaging, fast decor, and once-a-year items that don’t always see a second...

🎄 Celebrate a greener Christmas!
Thrift your decor, stocking stuffers, and gifts, cut down on waste, and support local programs at the same time.

Do good. Give good. Thrift good.

👉 Read the blog for more.
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Give the Gift of Second Chances This Holiday Season - Goodwill of Silicon Valley The holidays remind us of what matters most: generosity, connection, and lifting one another up. Since 1928, Goodwill of Silicon Valley has carried that spirit forward, helping people build brighter f...

Wondering how your donations make a real difference? ✨ This December, see how Goodwill of Silicon Valley turns clothing, household items, and monetary gifts into second chances for people in our community.
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Goodwill of Silicon Valley Debuts on Whatnot: Thrifting Goes Live - Goodwill of Silicon Valley At Goodwill of Silicon Valley, we’re always exploring new and innovative ways to advance our mission of empowering individuals to thrive in Silicon Valley through education, employment, and opportunit...

Big news at Goodwill Silicon Valley! 💙 Our E-Commerce team just launched our first live show on Whatnot, making us one of the few Goodwills nationwide on the platform. Join us Wed & Fri, 12–2 PM at @GoodwillSV for thrift finds that support our community programs.
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Helping Others Grow: A New Mural Blossoms at Goodwill Almaden - Goodwill of Silicon Valley Helping Others Grow: A New Mural Blossoms at Goodwill Almaden At our Goodwill of Silicon Valley Almaden thrift store, a brand-new mural now brightens the donation drive-through, serving as a vibrant r...

A new mural is blooming at our Almaden store 🌼
Created with Local Color and artist Melissa Marzan, “Help Others Grow” celebrates the generosity and community spirit behind our mission.
Full story 👇
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Honoring Veterans Day: Serving Those Who’ve Served - Goodwill of Silicon Valley Every veteran deserves stability, dignity, and a safe place to call home. On this Veterans Day, Goodwill of Silicon Valley honors those who’ve served our nation, while raising awareness of the challen...

Honoring those who’ve served. 🇺🇸 Your donations help veterans thrive through Goodwill of Silicon Valley’s job and training programs. Learn more about our Veterans Programs and how we impact our community below. 💙 #VeteransDay

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Find deals and get creative by getting your Halloween costumes at Goodwill South Bay Goodwills are the place to get your costumes this Halloween.

GWSV joined @NBCBayArea.com to show how thrifting makes Halloween 🎃 affordable, creative & sustainable! From costumes & thrifted treasures to décor, DIY finds, makeup & wigs 👉all for a fraction of the price. Every 💵 stays local, funding life-changing programs.💙
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Halloween is the perfect time to embrace textile circularity and resurrect items in need of a second chance. 💀
Smart, sustainable shoppers thrift costumes to reduce waste and keep more items out of the graveyard. 🪦✨
Learn more about the impact of our shoppers and donors on our website.

Meet Ronald, who after facing homelessness and the stigma of his past, he turned his life around through our New Opportunity Work (NOW) and Career Technical Education (CTE) programs. With training, support, and mentorship, he is now working full-time in the trades and rebuilding his future.

We’re honored to share that our Goodwill Milpitas store has officially been voted Best Thrift Store in the Best of Milpitas 2025!
Come see why Milpitas thinks we’re the best: from unique treasures to great deals, there’s always something waiting for you at Goodwill.

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Embracing Sustainability: How Goodwill of Silicon Valley Builds a Greener Future Support sustainability with Goodwill of Silicon Valley. Donate, thrift, and recycle to empower local communities for a greener future.

Every donation, every thrift purchase, every recycled item counts. Learn how Goodwill of Silicon Valley is building a sustainable future for people and the planet. Read more: goodwillsv.org/embracing-su...

Collaboration is at the heart of impact. We’re honored to work alongside @2ndharvest.bsky.social to provide food distribution for families in need every month in San Jose. Together, we’re addressing food insecurity and building stronger, healthier communities.

Adopt a Bin: A Simple Way to Spark Change in Silicon Valley - Goodwill of Silicon Valley In every neighborhood across Silicon Valley, there’s an opportunity to do something powerful, without spending a dime or lifting a finger.  Our “Adopt a Bin” program makes it easy for schools,…

Host a Goodwill bin at your school, business, or community site! We handle the upkeep, you raise funds + support local job training, reentry services & sustainability. Learn more: goodwillsv.org/adopt-a-bin-...

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Since 1928, we've helped thousands thrive in Silicon Valley, and in 2024 alone, our programs changed lives across the community. 💙
From 485 job placements to life-changing programs, every thrift, donation, and purchase at Goodwill of Silicon Valley supports brighter futures in our community.

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It's OUR day! Celebrate National Thrift Store Day at a Goodwill near you this Sunday! Every donation, every purchase, helps keep reusable goods in circulation and creates opportunities for job training, career support, and second chances in our community.

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Look who popped into Goodwill SV this week! 👀💙 @supbettyduong scored the perfect pair of shoes at one of our thrift stores. Every purchase supports job training, sustainability, and community programs right here in Silicon Valley, thanks for making a difference while you thrift!

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