Letter: Thanks to Amherst Community for Supporting Goodwill Industries

I am writing to thank the residents of Amherst for demonstrating their community spirit and commitment to sustainability by donating nearly 700,000 pounds of clothing and household goods to Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries in 2025.

Goodwill is a community-based nonprofit that relies on these donations to support its mission. Each year, it provides job training and career services to help thousands of individuals with barriers to self-sufficiency to achieve independence and dignity through work.

The Amherst Goodwill store is located at 183 University Avenue, and is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 6:00 p.m.    

Everyone has items to donate and I am deeply grateful to each Amherst resident who chooses to donate them to Goodwill. You make a difference.

Joanne K. Hilferty

Joanne K. Hilferty is President and CEO of Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries