Goodwill Industries International

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES®

GOODWILL HELPS PEOPLE IMPROVE THEIR LIVES BY ASSISTING INDIVIDUALS TO FIND A JOB AND GROW THEIR CAREERS.

In 2022, Goodwill served over 2.1 million individuals worldwide and helped more than 128,998 people train for careers in industries such as banking, IT and health care, to name a few, and get the supportive services they needed to be successful, such as English language training, additional education, and access to transportation and child care.

MISSION
Goodwill works to enhance people’s dignity and quality of life by strengthening their communities, eliminating their barriers to opportunity, and helping them reach their full potential through learning and the power of work.

HISTORY
Goodwill was founded in Boston by Reverend Edgar J. Helms, a Methodist minister and early social innovator. Helms created the Goodwill philosophy of “not charity, but a chance” when he collected used household goods and clothing in wealthier areas of the city, then trained and hired people who were poor to mend and repair the used goods. The goods were then sold or given to the people who repaired them. 120 years later, Goodwill remains a household name and leading nonprofit provider of educational and workforce-related services. Goodwill Industries International supports a network of more than 150 local Goodwill organizations.

STRUCTURE
Goodwill Industries International (GII) is based in Rockville, MD, outside of Washington, D.C. The Goodwill enterprise is a network of more than 150 community-based, autonomous organizations in the United States and Canada with a presence in several other countries, including Brazil, Finland, Italy and more. To meet the needs of their local communities, each local Goodwill organization designs its own programs and services to help people find work near where they live.

Local Goodwill organizations are innovative and sustainable social enterprises that create job training programs, employment placement and other community-based programs by selling donated clothing and household items in more than 3,300 Goodwill stores (North America) and online at shopgoodwill.com® and other e-commerce platforms.

FOR SHOPPERS

Why Shop at Goodwill?
When you shop at Goodwill, you’re doing more than just finding a great deal. You’re extending the life of used goods and keeping them out of landfills. Plus, the money you spend at Goodwill organizations funds programs dedicated to changing the lives of the people in your community.

Where Does the Money Go?
About 82 cents of every dollar you spend at Goodwill goes toward local programs and services for people in need. Goodwill is the largest nonprofit workforce development network in the U.S.

Where’s My Local Goodwill?
Looking for the nearest Goodwill? Use our locator to find the nearest career center (for help finding a job), retail store, donation site or outlet store (which sells items in bulk) operated by our network of more than 150 independent, local Goodwill organizations.
VISIT: https://www.goodwill.org/locate-a-thrift-store/

FOR DONORS

Support a Local Goodwill
By choosing to donate to your local Goodwill, you’re directly fueling programs designed to meet your community’s unique needs.

Support the Goodwill Network
By donating to the global Goodwill network, you’re part of a powerful movement that extends beyond local boundaries, impacting lives around the world.

Planned Giving
Planned giving to Goodwill offers a lasting legacy, ensuring your commitment to empowerment and opportunity resonates well into the future.

FOR JOB SEEKERS

Goodwill: Your Personal Career Support Partner
We know everyone’s journey looks different. That’s why we offer free, one-on-one guidance to support your unique needs.

Goodwill provides free career counseling, skills training, and résumé prep services that help unlock opportunities for job seekers. Every day, more than 300 people find a job with Goodwill’s help.

Free, personalized support
Your local Goodwill career center works with you to identify the best resources for reaching your job goals.

How it works:
Here’s what to expect during the process. Don’t worry, we will guide you through this journey, step by step.

Find your local Goodwill
When it comes to finding a job or learning a new skill, you always have options at your local Goodwill career center.

Get help finding the right resources for you
Goodwill career coaches can help you identify the programs, training or resources you need to meet your goals.

Discover potential career paths
Answer a few questions to help your career coach get to know you and your interests, and how they can match you with available job opportunities in your community.

Free, personalized coaching
Learn how to fill out job applications, prep for interviews or get trained in new skills. No matter where you are in your journey, we’re here to help,

Prepare for long-term success
Even after you’ve started your new job, your Goodwill career coach is here to answer questions, help you learn new skills, and hear how you’re doing. We’re always invested in your ongoing professional success.

PARTNER TO MAKE SURE EVERYONE HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO THRIVE
Join Goodwill and our community of like-minded partners in taking action so everyone has the opportunity to thrive. To connect people with equitable career opportunities and help sustain our environment, we need committed, collaborative partners working across sectors and industries.

Together, we will:

Jumpstart an equitable economic recovery with workers and employers across the United States and Canada. Keep millions of pounds of stuff people used to love in use and out of landfills.

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

Giving items you no longer need to your local Goodwill helps people right in your community pursue a whole new life. That’s because proceeds from the sale of your donations are used to support people with the kind of training, development and employment that allows them to self-empower into brighter and more hopeful futures. Learn more about some of the amazing individuals who have changed their lives with the help of generous donors like you.

ADVOCATE
With your help, we advocate for public policies that support skills training, equitable employment and community-based services for people who want to work and advance careers.

BECOME A GOODWILL SPONSOR
When you sponsor Goodwill, you can grow your business while investing in our life-changing and planet-sustaining mission.

BE A GOODWILL VOLUNTEER
Volunteers help people build skills, earn jobs, and strengthen their finances. Professionals offer pro bono assistance to improve Goodwill’s social and environmental impact. Get involved with opportunities to share your knowledge, mentor, and more.

CONTACT GOODWILL:

Main Telephone:
(301) 530-6500

Primary Address:
15810 Indianola Drive
Rockville, MD 20855
USA

Goodwill Industries International, Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides education, training, and career services for people with disadvantages such as welfare dependancy, homelessness, and lack of educational or work experience, as well as those with mental, physical and emotional disabilities. The company’s headquarters are located in Rockville, MD.

Goodwill Industries International is a 501(C)(3) Nonprofit registered in the US under EIN: 53-0196517