TANGO Member Showcase - September 2026
Goodwill of Southern New England
Goodwill of Southern New England is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing communities by empowering individuals of all abilities through personalized employment, training, and services. We are a local affiliate of the international Goodwill network of providers, serving communities across Southern New England, CT, Rhode Island & MA. Everything we do is guided by our core values: Respect, Integrity, Honesty, Diversity, Compassion, and Kindness; working toward a vision where every person has the opportunity to achieve a happy and fulfilled life. To bring our mission to life, we operate 17 thrift stores, two boutique thrift stores, 11 attended donation centers, and two outlet stores throughout the region. The donations we collect – whether at our centers or our conveniently located bins across CT, RI & MA – are sold in these stores to generate revenue. This revenue helps to fund vocational training, job search and placement services, supported employment, and other day, recreational, and enrichment opportunities.
Goodwill of Southern New England has a rich history of and strong commitment to supporting individuals with various challenges and barriers to employment and community inclusion. We are proud to be a positive and impactful resource in the community and cherish the strong relationships and partnerships we have established with our funders, donors, employers, fellow community providers, service recipients and caregivers, and other stakeholders. We welcome collaboration and support to help further our mission to strengthen our communities and to create brighter futures for the people we serve.
Services provided:
- Group-supported employment and day and recreational services for individuals with disabilities
- Career planning, job search, preparation and placement, and job retention and support services for individuals with disabilities
- Supported employment and educational placement services for individuals with serious mental illness and/or a history of substance use disorder [Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model of supported employment
- Engagement services for individuals challenged with substance use disorder
- Community reentry services for justice-involved individuals, including pre-employment class instruction, retail training, job search and placement, and general case management
- Vocational evaluation, exploration, skills development and training
- Work experiences, and job preparation services for youth and young adults
- Logistics & Warehouse training and certification program
Recent Accomplishments:
- Continued expansion and growth of our mission throughout our service area
- An ever-increasing number of persons served by our agency at varying levels of support, ranging from basic services to intensive training and comprehensive case management
- Life-changing employment opportunities created through placement and advancement within our organization and at a variety of community businesses
- Recent recognition as a Second Chance Employer by the CT chapter of the NAACP
- Recently selected to operate the Reentry Welcome Center for the City of New Haven as part of a grant award from the Bureau of Justice Assistance’s Community Violence Intervention Prevention Initiative
- Recognized as having Exemplary Fidelity to the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model of supported employment
How has TANGO impacted your Organization:
Goodwill of Southern New England’s membership with TANGO has provided our organization with valuable connections to other nonprofit organizations within the community, as well as opportunities to build relationships with potential partners. Through our membership, Goodwill of Southern New England has gained access to a variety of events and professional development opportunities. TANGO regularly hosts events featuring guest speakers who are credible, knowledgeable, and committed to maintaining high industry standards. These events have allowed our organization to gain valuable insight and expand our knowledge in an engaging and professional environment.
Contact Us Today!
Goodwill of Southern New England
Address: 432 Washington Ave
North Haven, CT 06473
Phone: 203-777-2000
Website: www.goodwillsne.org