Evergreen Goodwill becomes first nonprofit to host Amazon Return Kiosks
SEATTLE – Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington has become the first nonprofit—and the first Goodwill organization in the country—to host Amazon’s shipping-box-free, label-free return kiosks in all 21 of its retail locations across five counties. The partnership allows customers to complete two of the most common car-trunk errands in one stop: dropping off unwanted Amazon […]
Halloween Goes Green: Evergreen Goodwill makes Sustainability Spooktacular
LYNNWOOD—Halloween is creeping up, and while goblins and ghouls prepare to haunt the streets, Evergreen Goodwill is offering a more sustainable—and surprisingly stylish—way to celebrate the season. From gothic candle holders to DIY cobwebs crafted from repurposed tights, the nonprofit thrift retailer is helping families across Northwest Washington decorate affordably, creatively, and with a conscience. […]
Evergreen Goodwill Saddles Up for a Sustainable Rodeo Season
SEATTLE—With rodeo season in full swing, Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is your destination for affordable, eco-friendly Western-inspired outfits. From the Kitsap County Fair & Rodeo (August 21–25) to the Evergreen State Fair (August 31–September 1) and other nearby events, rodeo wear is in high demand. Thanks to stars like Beyoncé and Bella Hadid, Cowboy […]
AI Is Coming to a Goodwill near you thanks to Microsoft
SEATTLE—Last week Microsoft’s AI for Good Lab announced that Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington was selected as a recipient for a grant that will revolutionize Goodwill’s operations and unlock new possibilities for sustainability and community impact. For more than a century, Evergreen Goodwill has provided free job training and education programs for people across northwest […]
Verdant awards over $3.2 million in funding to 35 nonprofits
LYNNWOOD—At the February 28th board meeting, the Verdant Health Commission Board awarded $3,266,875 to 35 nonprofit organizations dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of the residents of South Snohomish County. Awardees were selected from an open application process and funded programs will support diverse projects throughout the community. Each of the funded projects addresses one […]
Verdant Health brings community resources to residents with first annual Block Party
LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 25, 2023—The Community Life Center was a buzz Thursday evening as hundreds attended the first annual Verdant Health Commission Block Party for free food, games, healthcare screenings, and fun. “We love the community turnout and all of the partners today that showed up to support residents,” Lisa Edwards, Superintendent of Verdant Health […]
Evergreen Goodwill celebrates 100 years of building community
EVERETT, Wash., August 2, 2023—Evergreen Goodwill celebrated its 100th anniversary this year with five celebrations across five counties. Evergreen Goodwill is a non-profit organization founded in 1923. It currently operates five Job Training Centers, 24 retail stores, and 30 donation sites in King, Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom, and Kitsap Counties, employing over 1,500 people. Evergreen Goodwill […]
