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Goodwill’s ImpactWays to Donate

Goodwill transforms the community’s generous donations into opportunities for people to learn new skills, find employment, build careers, and provide for themselves and their families. By supporting Goodwill, you’re helping create a brighter future for all.

More than a store

Many people know us for our retail stores, but we’re so much more! Everything we do centers around a shared goal – to make our community and our planet a better, more equitable place to live.

Goodwill’s Annual Impact
20.3M

Items repurposed

in 2024
Our Impact
11,236

Participants supported

in 2024
Our Impact
96%

of graduates stayed employed for at least six months

in 2024
Our Impact
I’m looking for a
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Quickly find employment with help from our knowledgeable team. Whether you need help polishing up your resume, are looking for temporary work, or need guidance with your job search, we can help.
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I want to train for my
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Learn the skills to launch a career in construction and trades with support every step of the way. You’ll gain hands-on training to prepare for success, plus wraparound support like one-on-one career coaching and connections to hiring employers.
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Success Stories

  • “One thing I like about Goodwill is it’s an all-around approach. They hold your hand step-by-step. We had a vast amount of people that were guiding us and backing us up. They went above and beyond. With Goodwill, if people want to have a job or are looking for a job, they’ll get it.”
    Manish
    Goodwill’s Construction Basics and HVAC training programs
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  • “I’ve grown from a part-time Cashier to Shift Lead, and now to Assistant Manager. Goodwill is helping me build the confidence and develop the leadership skills that I need for this role.”
    Janice
    Goodwill’s Pathways Program for Team Members
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    Janice
  • “I was searching for something, for somebody, to teach me and help me take the first step to having a better life and a better job. And finally somebody told me about Goodwill.”
    Ahmed
    Goodwill’s Construction Basics training program
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  • “It felt like a lot of pressure to have everything figured out at 17. I can’t wrap my mind around how much this changed the course of my life.”
    Camryn
    Goodwill’s Construction Basics and Electrical training programs
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  • “Goodwill came in at the perfect time. They helped me keep working while I was dealing with everything else. Without them, I would’ve been out of a job. They had the perfect job, perfect location, perfect pay. I knew I had to land it. It felt like it was meant for me.”
    Jamel
    GoodWork Staffing: A Proud Division of Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont
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Find Your Goodwill

Whether you want to shop, donate or get help finding employment, Goodwill has convenient locations near you.