Goodwill Industries of Alberta

09/28/2026

Honoured to be recognized among some amazing businesses and organizations here in Alberta! Thank you Alberta Chambers of Commerce

🎉 Last night in Leduc, we celebrated Alberta’s brightest businesses at the 35th annual Alberta Business Awards of Distinction!

Congratulations to all finalists and this year’s award recipients — especially The Heritage Centre by Mountain View Events, recipient of the Alberta’s Best of Business Award of Distinction.

👏 Thank you to our host Real Talk Ryan Jespersen for helping us honour the outstanding achievements of Alberta’s entrepreneurs and community builders.

📸 Interviews and highlights coming soon to our YouTube channel.
🔗 Recipients: https://abbusinessawards.com/recipients/
Media Release: https://www.abchamber.ca/acc-media-release-24-09-2026

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09/28/2026

Join us for DEAM Connect! 💙

This inspiring event brings together employers, community leaders, advocates, and job seekers to explore the power of inclusive employment. Hear meaningful stories, make valuable connections, and help build workplaces where everyone can thrive.

🎟️ Register today: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/deam-connect-by-goodwill-industries-of-alberta-tickets-1999400734419?aff=oddtdtcreator

09/28/2026

Last call for stamp cards! Good Rewards stamp cards won't be accepted after September 30. Join GW Club for free to keep earning every time you shop. More Good. More Often.

goodwill.ab.ca/gwclub

09/26/2026

Some donations stop us in our tracks. 🎸

This vintage Gibson just came through our doors, and it still has plenty of songs left in it.

Find it at our St. Albert location. We can't confirm inventory online, so if it's calling your name, don't wait too long!

09/25/2026

🏆 Congratulations to Dean Voigt, Goodwill Alberta's 2026 Thrift Hall of Fame Donor of the Year! Dean's commitment to helping others through thoughtful donations and acts of kindness is a reminder of the powerful impact a single person can make.

Read More: https://www.goodwill.ab.ca/thrifting_hall_of_fame/

09/25/2026

Let's have some fun... Name these characters... wrong answers only.
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09/24/2026

Join us for DEAM Connect, an inspiring speaker series featuring voices of lived experience and practical guidance on building more inclusive workplaces for people with disabilities.

📅 October 8, 2026
📍 The Plaza Theatre, 1133 Kensington Rd NW, Calgary, AB
🕛 Networking: 12:00 PM
🎤 Presentations: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Hear from keynote speaker Ryan Straz, accessibility advocate Shelley Shelke, Special Olympics athlete Leonka Kaluha, and enjoy a special comedy presentation by Niek Theelen.

🎟️ Register today https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/deam-connect-by-goodwill-industries-of-alberta-tickets-1999400734419?aff=oddtdtcreator

09/23/2026

🎤 DEAM Connect Speaker Spotlight: Shelley Shelke

Meet Shelley Shelke, speaker, accessibility advocate, and former Goodwill team member.

Living with vision loss since birth, Shelley brings honest stories, humour, and practical insights that help organizations better understand disability, improve communication, and create more inclusive workplaces.

Her message is simple: when we shift our perspective, we create spaces where everyone feels seen, valued, and truly belongs.

📅 October 8, 2026
📍 The Plaza Theatre, Calgary, AB
🕛 Networking: 12:00 PM
🎤 Presentations: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
🎟️ Register today: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/deam-connect-by-goodwill-industries-of-alberta-tickets-1999400734419?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwY2xjawUGzEFwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMTFYdlNIYU81bWpwbmxOVTRzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEenXLCEz3XU3TtRKLHFSNqie5twZC5Zr3u1JDNB68aiHsXJN1ArsRskaTM0mY_aem_FBS0YgsAwOOx1iquSx6-WQ

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Alt Text: Speaker spotlight featuring Shelley Shelke, an accessibility advocate and speaker who has lived with vision loss since birth. Shelley shares stories, humour, and practical insights that help organizations build more inclusive workplaces and improve accessibility for all.