Every time you donate a bag of clothing or shop for a hidden treasure at Goodwill, you help change a life.
Many people know Goodwill as their favorite place for thrifting or their go-to for donations. But Goodwill is so much more than a thrift store. We are a locally based nonprofit helping people in our community find employment, build independence, secure safe and stable housing, and access services like free tax preparation.
More Than a Thrift Store—A Mission at Work
Did you know Goodwill Industries International is the largest workforce development organization in the world?
When you shop or donate at Goodwill, you help create opportunities for people right here in our community to live, work, thrive, and reach their goals. Every purchase and every donation supports mission programs that change lives.
Your Donations Create Opportunity
Goodwill is often called the “original recycler,” built on the idea that donated goods can do more than simply be reused—they can help people get a hand up, not a handout.
Every day, your donations support:
- Skills Training
- Job Placement Services
- Supported Employment
- Housing Support
- Other Critical Services for People in Need
That donation does so much more than clear space in your closet.
Good for People. Good for the Planet.
Your donations also help protect our planet. Last year alone, Goodwill’s sustainability efforts kept nearly 17 million pounds out of area landfills.
Here’s how every donation gets multiple chances for a second life:
- Retail Stores & Online: Donated items are first sold in our stores and online, offering quality goods at affordable prices.
- Outlet Stores: Unsold items get another opportunity to be purchased at deeply discounted prices.
- Salvage for Good Program: Remaining materials are responsibly reused or repurposed, helping even hard-to-recycle items stay out of landfills.
The Result: Every donation maximizes impact while minimizing waste.
Your Donations and Purchases Change Lives
The impact is real. That donated shirt helped Donald find a home. Those shoes supported training that helped Leila build job skills. That purse contributed to Teresa earning a paycheck through supported employment. Those donated and recycled electronics helped James, a Launchpad participant, graduate.
Behind every donation is opportunity. Behind every donation and purchase is a story of hope.
You’re Part of the GOOD
When you shop or donate at Goodwill, you do more than support a store; you invest in people, strengthen your community, and help create brighter futures.
Every donation has a story. Every purchase creates possibility.
And every time you choose Goodwill, you’re part of the GOOD.
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