Partnerships
When someone comes to Goodwill looking for employment, we look at the whole person and their unique set of needs. For this reason, all of our partners are carefully selected to help participants address barriers in a variety of relevant areas, such as education, health, financial, legal and emergency assistance. Helping a person reach their fullest potential is an all-in commitment that requires vision, scale and experience. We, along with our partners, are prepared to take on this challenge.
ON-SITE PARTNERS:
Charlotte Community Health Clinic improves the health of the community by providing quality, accessible, affordable health services to adults and children. Founded in 2000 by a group of committed volunteers, the Clinic offers primary care, specialty care, behavioral health services, and health and wellness education services. With the support of community partners, healthcare providers, donors and volunteers, the Clinic bridges the gap to health and wellness for those without other means of medical care and dental care.
The Center for Community Transitions is a nonprofit organization strengthening the community by helping individuals with criminal records find a healthier and more productive way of living. Founded in 1974, The Center for Community Transitions has three programs (LifeWorks!, Families Doing Time and the Center for Women) that provide employment and transition services, support alternatives to incarceration, and restore and strengthen family bonds.
Common Wealth Charlotte (CWC) provides financial empowerment to Charlotte’s economically-vulnerable workforce through trauma-informed financial education and certified one-to-one counseling, coupled with access to specially designed financial products. CWC’s unique model includes free checking and savings accounts with its partner credit union, as well as 0% interest loans as an alternative to predatory lenders and charitable assistance. Building financial capability is a vital first step to address the financial instability clients frequently experience. CWC’s dignified approach results in long-lasting change and creates true upward economic mobility.
The mission of Skyla Credit Union is simple – helping make your possibilities a reality. The Skyla location at the Goodwill Opportunity Campus is a Financial Wellness Center – not a full-service branch – and is designed to provide essential support to members experiencing a variety of financial challenges by offering financial counseling around budgeting, saving, credit and debt management. There is an ATM on site that is accessible during the campus’ operating hours.
Good Food by Food Geeks is a locally owned, family-run restaurant offering “comfort food the Brooklyn way,” inspired by owner Terrance Burns’ upbringing in New York City. They offer grab-and-go meals, quick snacks and treats, a coffee bar and hot buffet lunch specials in addition to their regular menu. Additionally, they provide catering services for the events that take place at the Goodwill Opportunity Campus. Goodwill is proud to have this well-established black-owned business operate out of our restaurant space.
COMMUNITY PARTNERS:
The following agency partners have services and/or representatives on the Goodwill Opportunity Campus:
- Mecklenburg Department of Social Services
- Central Piedmont Community College
- NCWorks
- Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy
We work with the following organizations to provide and receive direct client referral for services:
- Charlotte Bridge Home
- Charlotte Family Housing
- Charlotte Works
- Community Link
- Creating IT Futures
- Crisis Assistance Ministry
- Dress for Success
- Gaston Community College
- Loaves & Fishes
- MedAssist
- NCServes
- Suit Up Charlotte
- United Way of Central Carolinas
We proudly work with the following organizations to create opportunities for our Construction & Trade Training students at the Goodwill Construction Skills Training Center:
- Lowe’s
- Messer Construction
- Turner Construction
- Truist
- She Built This City
- Rebuilding Together
- Edifice, Inc.
- Leeper Construction