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Goodwill Industries of Greater Nebraska proudly announces the recipients of the 2026 Maggie Thompson Memorial Scholarship, a program that empowers high school students with disabilities to pursue their educational and career dreams. This year, four outstanding high school seniors from communities across Greater Nebraska have been selected as scholarship recipients; each awarded $1,000 to...

Grand Island, NE – April 8, 2026 – Goodwill Industries of Greater Nebraska announces the planned closure of its Behavioral Health Services programs, including Day Rehabilitation, Day Support, Community Support, Emergency Community Support, and SOAR. For years, Goodwill has been honored to serve individuals in Grand Island and surrounding communities through these programs, and we...

March is National Developmental Disabilities Month (DDAM), and Goodwill Industries of Greater Nebraska is proud to celebrate with the theme “We’re Here. Then, Now, Always.” This annual observance highlights the contributions, resilience, and value of individuals living with developmental disabilities, while reaffirming our commitment to inclusion, opportunity, and community...

Goodwill Industries of Greater Nebraska is proud to announce a community donation of $8,017.39 to the Lexington Community Foundation as part of Goodwill Gives Back, Goodwill’s initiative focused on volunteering, community partnerships, and reinvestment across the region. This contribution supports Lexington Community Relief Fund to provide assistance across many organizations impacted by...

The Maggie Thompson Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually to students in Greater Nebraska. Over 35 years ago, a scholarship was established in memory of Maggie Thompson, a remarkable woman whose life was a determined fight for independence despite the debilitating effects of a rare form of cancer. Maggie began working at Goodwill Industries of Greater Nebraska, INC. in Grand Island after...