Goodwill
Coverage of Goodwill in the Nexus archive.
- Gen Z entrepreneur found a Wilt Chamberlain Lakers warm-up for $3.07 outside Portland — it was a $90,000 genuine article
A Gen Z entrepreneur found a Wilt Chamberlain Lakers warm-up jacket at a Portland-area Goodwill store for $3.07. The jacket, worn during the 1972 NBA finals, was auctioned by Sotheby's for $89,600, exceeding initial estimates. Quinn Brown, who resells thrift store finds online, discovered the item after someone returned it to the pile.
- What’s Working: Where to find Colorado homeowners insurance discounts and grants
Two programs for Colorado homeowners insurance discounts and grants are expanding due to state legislature laws. Additional updates include job growth and Goodwill’s free solar installer training.
- Tennessee Department of Health confirms state’s second case of measles this year in Middle TN
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed two measles cases in Middle Tennessee, with both individuals recovering at home after exposure outside the state. One person was fully vaccinated, while the other's vaccination status remains unknown. Public health departments listed specific locations and times where potential exposure occurred, urging monitoring for symptoms.
- Brené Brown warns American workers are not neurologically wired for this level of rapid change and instability: ‘People are not okay’
Brené Brown warns American workers are struggling with mental health due to rapid economic, political, and technological changes, including recession fears, shifting government policies, and AI automation. Workers report emotional dysregulation, distrust, and willingness to sacrifice pay for better well-being, with Gen Z and millennials missing work weekly due to mental health concerns.
- Metro health officials confirm Nashville’s first case of measles this year
Metro Public Health Department confirmed Nashville's first measles case in 2026, part of over 2,200 U.S. cases this year. The infected individual was public at six locations between July 1st and July 4th, but officials stated the case does not pose a public threat. Health authorities urge vigilance for symptoms and recommend the MMR vaccine, which is 97% effective with two doses.
- Nashville’s getting a new Goodwill — here’s when doors open (and what you can win)
Goodwill is opening its 32nd retail store and donation center in Nashville on June 25, featuring a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce and grand opening events. The nonprofit plans to open its 33rd store in Clarksville in August 2026 and launch a 100,000-square-foot Opportunity Campus in MetroCenter this fall, including a career and technical academy and healthcare training programs.
- Goodwill opening location in Clifton Park
Goodwill is opening a new location in Clifton Park, offering thrifting and discounted prices. The store will be part of the Capital Region's retail landscape.