Goodwill Industries of Dallas, Inc.

If you didn't catch our segment from Morning on Merit Street, now you can! We featured some DIY costumes sourced directly from our stores and discussed how you can make your own unique costumes on a budget. Learn how Goodwill is supporting the community when you shop our stores at the video below!

In celebration of Make a Difference Day, we extend our gratitude to the generous sponsors of THE LUNCH. Your support empowers thousands of North Texans, and we are grateful for your commitment to making a positive impact in our community. Thank you to the companies, families, and foundations that helped us raise $1.5M for our Workforce Development programs with their generous sponsorships! We cannot do the important work of helping people with barriers achieve self-sufficiency without supporters like former LUNCH Chair and current board member, Julie Rado: “The Durham Family Foundation is so glad to be a part of the Goodwill mission. THE LUNCH is an important event that highlights the ways that Goodwill empowers its employees and clients to take bold risks every day and change their lives through the power of a job."

Thank you Merit Street Media, Fanchon Stinger, and Dominique Sachse for hosting Goodwill Dallas for a special Halloween segment on how to shop for affordable, sustainable costumes while making an impact in your local community! Together we are changing lives, one job at a time.

For more than 100 years, Goodwill Industries of Dallas, Inc. has served North Texas by helping individuals with barriers to employment build skills, find jobs, and achieve their life goals. The partnership between Goodwill Dallas and the Texas Beacons of Excellence Project has done just that in assisting several people with disabilities achieve competitive integrated employment over the first year of partnering. One of those who has achieved great success is Natasha and this is her incredible story. UNT RHS UNT College of Health & Public Service Texas Workforce Commission

Kathryn Cassidy, Altair Global’s President and COO, had a great time with fellow Altair Global colleagues at Goodwill Industries of Dallas, Inc.’s annual fundraiser, “The Lunch: Risk Boldly, Live Fully.” Along with being Goodwill’s Executive board Vice Chair as a part of Altair’s social commitment to our headquarters’ local community, Kathryn spent her time as “The Lunch” chair, organizing a great fundraiser with speaker Lindsey Vonn, Olympic Gold Medalist and World Cup Champion Ski Racer, benefitting Goodwill’s Workforce Development programs that help job seekers find success and achieve their goals. Altair Global is proud to be a sponsor for this event and hope to make a difference in our community! #Goodwill #TheLUNCH #GlobalMobility #NorthTexas

From our team at Goodwill Dallas, we would like to extend a huge thank you to JPMorganChase for their support as our presenting sponsor for THE LUNCH 2024. Our board member and Executive Director at J.P. Morgan Private Bank, Jake Masso, said it best:    “At JPMorgan, we share Goodwill’s commitment to building strong communities and putting opportunity within reach for everyone. Events like THE LUNCH not only raise crucial funds but also highlight the incredible impact that employment and skill development can have on individuals' lives. We are proud to support Goodwill’s mission to empower people to overcome barriers and achieve lasting success.”    Thank you, J.P. Morgan, for your leadership and support of Goodwill Dallas!

Thank you to our sponsors, event chair Kathryn Cassidy, and THE LUNCH committee for your support of THE LUNCH 2024, presented by J.P. Morgan. More than 700 guests gathered to hear an incredible conversation with Olympic Gold Medalist and World Champion Skier Lindsey Vonn, moderated by Hannah Davis. Together we raised more than $1.5M for our Workforce Development programs! Thank you for joining us to celebrate the lives of our clients and employees who take bold risks every day to overcome barriers in the pursuit of their dreams. 

Thank you Goodwill Industries of Dallas, Inc. for inviting the Texas Beacons of Excellence project with UNT WISE to the LUNCH! The work you do makes incredible impacts in the community. We look forward to our continued partnership, Tim Heis and Arden Floran! #UNTWISEWorks

Risk Boldly, Live Fully What an amazing theme and event held by the Goodwill Industries of Dallas, Inc. - The Lunch was inspiring and thought provoking and FRS was honored to participate. Loved hearing Kathryn Cassidy's words about the great work Goodwill Industries is doing in the Dallas area. The story of Natasha was moving and really illustrated the mission of Goodwill. Lastly, hearing the words of Lindsey Vonn on facing challenges, finding the lessons in, and moving past, failures was a reminder to all of us of how much more we can accomplish.

✨Kevin and I had an inspiring time attending The Lunch hosted by Goodwill Industries of Dallas, Inc. Their impactful works in the community are truly commendable, changing lives and making a difference in our neighborhood through 🥇donated goods social enterprise and 🥈workforce development services. The event's theme, "Risk Boldly and Live Fully," was exemplified by Lindsey Vonn's remarkable story. From becoming an Olympic gold medalist and World Cup champion ski racer to venturing into new business endeavors and empowering young girls through her foundation, Lindsey's journey urged us all to embrace risks and live up to our fullest potential. A special shoutout to Hannah Davis for being an exceptional interview host!👏🏻 Grateful to Maria & Michael Stamolis for the invitation and for their unwavering dedication to serving the community. Your commitment is truly inspiring! #ServingHeart #RiskBoldlyLiveFully #BeInspired