We are excited to offer a new way to donate — one that comes to you! Our new Mobile Donation Trailer can be reserved by organizations in Southern Oregon that want to raise money while changing lives. It’s as simple as scheduling a drive date, inviting your supporters and neighbors to fill our empty trailer with donations, and then receiving a check in the mail from Southern Oregon ...
Announcements
Round Up for the Next Generation Fund
In our ongoing mission to provide professional growth opportunities for our employees and their families, we’re excited to introduce the Next Generation Fund. This scholarship fund is supported in part by our retail store customers, and provides financial assistance for our associates’ children and grandchildren in their pursuit of education. We’re happy to announce our first round of ...
Grant Pass Job Connection Now Open
Our Grants Pass store and donation drop-off has a brand new neighbor — the Grants Pass Job Connection! This new location marks our fifth Job Connection Center in Southern Oregon and Northern California, where community members can access services to gain employment quickly and advance their careers. At an opening ceremony on May 1, 2023, we were joined by the Grants Pass Chamber of Commerce to ...
Southern Oregon Goodwill® Now Accepts E-Waste
Great news! Southern Oregon Goodwill® is once again accepting e-waste donations! Items We Accept Benefits of Recycling E-Waste Many common household electronics are comprised of materials that can be collected and reused in new products. Donating your broken or unwanted electronics to be recycled helps reduce unnecessary greenhouse gas emissions by slowing the need to harvest and ...
2022 Gayle Byrne Legacy Club Induction Dinner
Southern Oregon Goodwill® recently inducted the newest member of the Gayle Byrne Legacy Club for service of 25 years or more to Goodwill. The club was created in 2019 in honor of retired President & CEO, Gayle Byrne, who retired after 37 years of service to the organization. Ron Grant is the newest member and was inducted in December at a dinner attended by three previous inductees as well ...
Shae Johns Receives 2022 Kenneth K. King Outstanding Achievement Award
Our Southern Oregon Goodwill President and CEO Shae Johns is the 2022 recipient of the Kenneth K. King Outstanding Management Award, the highest honor given to a Goodwill CEO! This award is presented annually to a Goodwill executive in recognition of outstanding management abilities and accomplishments. Shae was recognized for her vision and leadership in the development and delivery of SOGI’s ...