At Goodwill of Silicon Valley, sustainability has always been at the heart of our mission. Every day, we work to extend the life of usable goods, reduce waste, and empower individuals to thrive. Beginning January 2026, we’re taking another step forward in our commitment to a cleaner, greener community: we will no longer offer plastic bags at checkout. This shift...
Abode Services to Join Opportunity Center at 1600 Technology Drive SAN JOSE – (Dec. 9, 2025) – Goodwill of Silicon Valley announced today that Abode Services, a nonprofit dedicated to ending homelessness, will become the first tenant to lease space in Goodwill’s new headquarters at 1600 Technology Drive in San Jose. Abode, one of the...
The holiday season is a time for joy, connection, and giving back. But it’s also a time when waste tends to spike with extra packaging, fast decor, and once-a-year items that don’t always see a second life. According to Stanford researchers, Americans generate about 25% more waste from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Eve, creating a mountain of plastic and packaging that often ends up in landfills. This...
Helping Others Grow: A New Mural Blossoms at Goodwill Almaden At our Goodwill of Silicon Valley Almaden thrift store, a brand-new mural now brightens the donation drive-through, serving as a vibrant reminder of what’s possible when our community comes together with generosity and purpose. Created in partnership with our friends at Local Color, the mural,...
At Goodwill of Silicon Valley, we’re always exploring new and innovative ways to advance our mission of empowering individuals to thrive in Silicon Valley through education, employment, and opportunity. This month marks an exciting milestone: our E-Commerce team officially launched Goodwill of Silicon Valley’s very first live shopping show on Whatnot! We’re proud to be only the second Goodwill in California, and one of...
