Who We Are

At Goodwill of Southern New England, we are driven by a singular vision: a community where every person has the opportunity to achieve a happy and fulfilled life. To get there, our mission is clear—we are dedicated to strengthening communities by supporting individuals of all abilities through person-centered employment, training, and services across south-central and eastern Connecticut and Rhode Island.

Everything we do, from our retail floors to our career centers, is guided by our core values of Respect, Integrity, Honesty, Diversity, Compassion, and Kindness.

The Power of Thrift

To fund this life-changing mission, we operate 19 thrift stores, 1 boutique thrift store, 12 attended donation centers, and 2 outlet stores. The cycle of impact is simple but powerful: the gently used items you drop off at our donation centers or community bins are sold in our stores. The revenue from those sales directly funds personalized job training and helps individuals overcome barriers to employment.

Every time you shop or donate at a Goodwill of Southern New England location, you aren’t just cleaning out your closet or finding a great deal—you are creating opportunities, sparking personal development, and transforming lives in your community.