Yes, Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont is a registered, reputable 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and has been serving the community for nearly 60 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.

Many people think our retail stores are just places that sell gently used items at an affordable price. While we are happy to provide affordable goods to the community, our mission is something entirely different! The revenue we generate from selling donated items funds job training programs in highly sought-after industries, job search support and more to thousands of people in our community each year, absolutely free of charge.

Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont’s president and CEO is Chris Jackson. He does not make millions – or even one million, for that matter – a year. He leads a large, complex organization with more than 1,200 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, voluntary board of directors who conduct compensation analyses on a regular basis. We invite you to view our public financial statements for more information.

No, that is absolutely not true. 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 Industries of the Southern Piedmont’s territory spans 18 counties in North and South Carolina: Polk, Rutherford, Cleveland, Lincoln, Gaston, Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, Union, Stanly, Anson, Montgomery, Richmond, Scotland, York, Chester, Lancaster, Chesterfield and Marlboro.