Creating a
Brighter Future
for All
Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont is a nonprofit organization that connects people to opportunities to find gainful employment and meaningful work. Goodwill builds pathways for people to enhance their skill sets and achieve more for themselves and their families.
Purpose
Goodwill exists to help people see possibilities, seize opportunities and prosper.
Vision
We envision a community where equitable access to career opportunities is available for all.
Mission
Goodwill builds pathways that help people pursue the life they want to achieve.
Core Values
At Goodwill, we approach our work keeping three core values in mind: be bold, listen actively, and build a village.
The Goodwill Way
Many people have heard the name “Goodwill,” but have you ever wondered how the organization works?
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The Community Donates
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It all starts with a donation! People in our community donate their gently used items or make a financial gift.
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Customers Shop
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We sell the donated items in our retail stores and online shops.
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We Provide Services
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The revenue generated from selling donated items funds the career training programs, job search support and more that Goodwill offers to the community free of charge.
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People Prosper
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With new skills and ongoing support, Goodwill participants advance their careers and their lives, creating generational prosperity and brighter futures for our community.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
At Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont, we’re committed to serving others with excellence regardless of their background, circumstance, the color of their skin, sexual orientation, gender expression or however they identify. We welcome and celebrate the mosaic of our society and are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone belongs.
About Goodwill
Five Things You Need to Know
Leadership
Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont’s president and CEO is Chris Jackson. He leads a large, complex organization with more than 1,300 team members and has a wide scope of responsibility. His compensation – which equates to about 0.4% of our total budget – is determined by a local board of directors who conduct compensation analyses on a regular basis. We invite you to view our public financial statements for more information.
Our Services
Many people think our retail stores are just places that sell used items at low prices. While we are happy we can provide affordable goods to the community, our retail stores do so much more! The revenue from our stores funds job training programs in highly sought-after industries, job search support and more to thousands of people in our community each year, completely free of charge.
Our Team
Goodwill is a job creator. Annually, we employ more than 1,300 people. Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont has never paid its team members less than minimum wage. We’re proud to share that ALL team members make at least $15/hour.
Goodwill’s Mission
When you donate and shop at Goodwill, you support our mission of building pathways that help people pursue the life they want to achieve. Last year, Goodwill assisted more than 9,400 people with resources and support thanks to donations and purchases from the community. Chances are, you may know someone whom we’ve helped because of your support!
Financial Transparency
Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont is a registered, reputable 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and has been serving the community for more than 55 years. We are accredited by the Better Business Bureau, have earned a Gold transparency rating from Candid Guidestar, and have earned a four-star charity rating from Charity Navigator. We operate 36 retail stores in the Southern Piedmont region of North Carolina and South Carolina, and we provide job training and employment services in six counties.
Our Accreditation
To ensure high standards of excellence, Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont embraces continuous improvement, encourages feedback and is accredited by CARF International, which includes CARF Canada and CARF Europe. CARF International is an independent, nonprofit accreditor of health and human services.
To learn more, please visit CARF International’s website.
