Goodwill Week 2025: Join Us for Several Exciting Events!

For more than 70 years, Goodwill organizations across the U.S. and Canada have commemorated Goodwill Week during the first full week of May to raise awareness for our life-changing mission. This year, we’re celebrating from May 4 through May 10, 2025, and Goodwill Central Texas has several exciting events planned. Keep reading to learn more about them, including how you can participate!

Finance Forward: Build, Thrive, Connect

May 7, 2025 | 10:00am to 2:00pm

Goodwill Resource Center, 6505 Burleson Rd, Austin, TX 78744

Join Goodwill Central Texas as we celebrate Financial Capability Month. Connect with local financial and community resources. There will be snacks, swag, and raffles!

11:00am to 12:00pm: Join our Financial Empowerment Trainers for an information-packed workshop entitled, Spending Less, Saving More: Take Control of Your Finances. Plus, stay tuned for the raffle giveaway at the end of training!

12:00pm to 1:00pm: Connect one-on-one with a Financial Empowerment Trainer for budget creation support or financial goal planning.

Connect, learn, and take charge of your financial future. RSVP here!

Goodwill Central Texas Job and Resource Fair

May 9 through May 10, 2025 | 9:00am to 3:00pm

Goodwill Resource Center, 6505 Burleson Rd, Austin, TX 78744

Join us on Friday, May 9 and Saturday May 10 for the Goodwill Central Texas Job and Resource Fair. This is your opportunity to explore your next career move and connect with community resources. We’ll even be conducting on-the-spot interviews for retail positions!

  • Walk-ins welcome
  • Free and open to the public
  • Great for job seekers of all experience levels

Whether you’re starting fresh or taking the next big step, we’re here to support your journey. Mark your calendar and come see what’s possible!

Austin Fashion Week X Goodwill Central Texas SUSTAIN Fashion Show

May 10, 2025 | 1:00pm

The Domain

SUSTAIN is a fashion show in partnership with Goodwill Central Texas, featuring designers and stylists upcycling items from Goodwill into fashion-forward runway-worthy looks. This fashion show will feature style strutters Jennifer Carter, Allison Miller, and Ashley Sauls walking to benefit Goodwill Central Texas.

Purchase tickets here!

More Than a Thrift Store 

When you peek behind the curtain, you’ll see that we are so much more than a thrift store.  

For more than 60 years, Goodwill Central Texas has helped people find jobs, support their families, and feel the satisfaction that comes from stable employment. Learn more about our mission services.  

If you haven’t donated or shopped at a Goodwill store recently, we invite you to stop by and see what’s new. Find your nearest location.