DGR (Donated Goods Retail)

Creepy: A breathy phone call from an unknown caller. 

Scary: Whispers when no one’s home. 

Horrifying: Mass-produced, expensive Halloween costumes! 

Halloween comes alive at Goodwill® Be scary. Be silly. Be sustainable. Whatever your Halloween vibe, Goodwill's got you covered. We're here to inspire your Halloween look, and then help you find the perfect pieces to complete your costume. The result? One-of-a-kind style that won't end up in a landfill. Shop our stores in October for a spooktacular costume. Revenue from your Halloween purchases funds job training programs and career services that help people find work, earn paychecks, and support their families. And don't forget, after you've had your haunting Halloween parties in style, consider donating your gently used costumes back to Goodwill. 

All 18 Goodwill Dallas stores will have costume bootiques, Halloween Helpers decked out in orange, and a custom Look Book with more than 15 inspirational looks! Take a look behind the scenes of our Look Book creation below.

Trendy Halloween DIY Projects

Craft a spook-tacular Halloween costume by designing your very own Skeleton Jeans!

Get a painting from your local Goodwill store and paint ghosts for the Halloween spirit!

Disability Services

Individualized Skills & Socialization Programming

Individuals with disabilities often face unique challenges that can make socialization and motor skill development more difficult. However, these two areas play a crucial role in their lives and can greatly improve their overall well-being. Socialization, for example, helps individuals with disabilities to build relationships, improve communication skills, and gain self-confidence. Additionally, socializing can provide a sense of belonging as well as a sense of joy and fulfillment.

Motor skill development is also important for individuals with disabilities. By improving their physical skills, they can increase their independence and improve their quality of life. Motor skill development creates a foundation for learning new skills, such as cooking, cleaning, and other daily tasks. By mastering these skills, they can build their self-esteem and live more fulfilling lives. Overall, socialization and motor skill development are essential components of a happy and healthy life for individuals with disabilities.  

Development

There are 43 days until THE LUNCH! Proceeds from THE LUNCH support our Workforce Development Programs that provide a wide range of assessment, education, resources and referrals, job training, and career placement services. This year, we celebrate our 100th year with a conversation with Drew Brees, the 2009 Super Bowl MVP-winning quarterback for the New Orleans Saints.

Career Services

Job Training Program

Ongoing bi-weekly program, available every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 10:00AM-12:00PM at 3020 N. Westmoreland Rd. Dallas, TX 75212

Forklift Operator Classes 

Offered 3rd Wednesday of every month from 9:00AM-2:00PM at 3020 N. Westmoreland Rd. Dallas, TX 75212

Mobile Sites

Our Services can be accessed by the general public in person at these locations: 

3020 N. Westmoreland Rd. Dallas, 75212

• Mon –Thu 
• Friday, by appointment 

1822 Young St. Dallas, TX 75201

• Thursdays 8:30AM - 11:30AM

7676 S. Westmoreland Rd.

• Last Wednesday of every month
• 9:00AM-11:00AM

Volunteer Program

A special thanks to H&R Block, KPMG, and PMG Digital Marketing for volunteering with us this quarter! We appreciate our volunteers who work diligently to make our mission to change lives, one job at a time possible. When Goodwill and the community work together, something wonderful happens: people realize that Goodwill is more than a thrift shop—it is a chance for people to improve and change their lives. 

Lauren Holloway

Vice President of Development and Communications

Donor stewardship and strategic planning expert Lauren Banta Holloway joins Goodwill Dallas as the new Vice President of Development and Communications.  



Lauren, a tenured non-profit executive, holds a B.S. in International Business from Trinity University and her M.S. in International Political Economy from the University of Texas at Dallas. With roots in leading Individual and Corporate Giving at the North Texas Food Bank and serving as the Executive Director of the Highland Park Education Foundation (HPEF), Lauren brings a wealth of experience to Goodwill Dallas. Lauren is dedicated to the transformative work of the organizations she serves and strives to create a space where philanthropists and organizations can collaborate to ensure a brighter future for North Texans. 

In this role, Lauren will be a catalyst for impact by forging strategic partnerships to align philanthropic passions with Goodwill’s mission. As someone who grew up with internationally adopted siblings representing diverse cultures, languages, and abilities, Lauren deeply resonates with Goodwill’s mission of helping people with barriers achieve their full potential. She currently lives in Oak Cliff with her husband and two children and enjoys coaching running club and soccer. 

Mark Wildemann

Vice President of People

People and culture leader Mark Wildemann joins Goodwill Dallas as new Vice President of People.  

Mark is a graduate of both the University of South Carolina with a Master of Education and the University of Texas at Arlington with a B.A. in Advertising / Marketing. With extensive Human Resources experience, notably as the Global/U.S. Director of Human Resources at ECOM Agroindustrial Corporation Ltd., Mark is passionate about implementing a strategy focused on people development and inclusive workplace culture. 



In this role, Mark will streamline Goodwill’s people processes and implement an innovative strategy to attract, retain, and grow the best team to advance Goodwill’s mission to change lives, one job at a time. Mark has been happily married for 20 years (LaRena) plus has two great kids – Gracie (Sophomore at Baylor University) and Will (Sophomore at Keller High School). Mark is excited and honored to join Goodwill Industries of Dallas, Inc. and looks forward to supporting its goals and mission! 

Want to learn how you can further our mission?

Here are some easy ways to support Goodwill Dallas' mission to change lives, one job at a time. 

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