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Celebrating 60 Years of Impact

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January 28, 2025
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2025 marks a monumental milestone for Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont as we celebrate 60 years of service and impact in the Greater Charlotte community! Over the past six decades, we’ve worked to create opportunities that change lives, and this year, we’re taking the time to honor our history, celebrate our growth and envision an even brighter future.

As we count down to our official anniversary in May, we’re reflecting on the transformative journey that began in 1965. Back then, Goodwill was a small but determined organization with fewer than 20 employees, serving just 49 community members in its first year. Fast forward to today, and we’re proud to be a 21st-century leader in regional workforce development, employing more than 1,200 people and having empowered more than 255,000 job seekers to achieve their career goals over the last 60 years.

This would not have been possible without the steadfast support of our community. Your donations, purchases and partnership have helped make these achievements possible, changing countless lives along the way.

Stay tuned as we share stories, milestones and highlights from our history in the months leading up to our 60th anniversary. Together, we’ll celebrate this incredible journey and the impact we’ve made together, paving the way for the next chapter of Goodwill’s legacy.

Here’s to 60 years of making a difference – and to the future we’ll build together!