Press Release
Contact:  La’Keidra Lincoln
Email: lakeidra.lincoln@goodwilletx.com
903-593-8438   Ext. 1044 or 903.571.9642

Tyler, TX. – East Texas Human Needs Network mergers with Goodwill Industries of East Texas, Inc. The East Texas Human Needs Network (ETHNN) has merged with Goodwill Industries of East Texas, Inc. ETHNN is a diverse group of organizations and individuals that work together to strengthen the programs, connection, and improve awareness of services that meet essential human needs. Goodwill often serves as a resource center for many of these same human needs.  Goodwill’s programs are based in education and skills training designed to help individuals meet their needs through employment. 

ETHNN board chair Jesi MacKenzie, shared, “I am proud of the work done by the East Texas Human Needs Network. I am confident this merger will empower ETHNN to continue effectively identifying and addressing community needs through strong partnerships with our community organizations. Through collective action we will continue to build a community where everyone can live well.” 

Known for its Economic Impact Report, Poverty Simulations, Bridges Out of Poverty Workshops, and Bridges to Health and Healthcare, ETHNN will continue to operate in its usual capacity.  Meetings and location will continue as scheduled. “Goodwill will continue to foster the collaborative efforts that fuel collective action in the areas of education, employment, behavioral health, healthcare, housing, transportation, and economic well being,” said Kimberly B. Lewis, President and CEO of Goodwill Industries of East Texas.

About Goodwill Industries of East Texas, Inc. It is the mission of Goodwill Industries of East Texas, Inc. to provide skills training and vocational opportunities to individual with barriers to employment.

About ETHNN
East Texas Human Needs Network was established as a response to meet needs of enormous scale that transcend the capacity of individual agencies. ETHNN values community welfare, development of programs and services that meet real physical, social, or psychological needs. 

Members are individuals representing public, private, and faith-based organizations and interested members of the community.

For more information about Goodwill, its mission, programs, and store locations, visit www.goodwilleasttexas.org For more information about ETHNN visit ethnn.org or call Chevella Layne at 903.593.8438.