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.
About Goodwill
Where Does the Money Go?
As a nonprofit, we use revenue from the sale of donated good to fund free skills training, job placement and support services to people in the very same communities that the donations and revenues were received.
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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.
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Can I Shop Goodwills Online?
- GoodwillFinds.comBrowse across hundreds of Goodwill organizations to find those one-of-a-kind treasures – delivered to your doorstep.
- ShopGoodwill.comFeeling lucky? Place a bid on hard-to-find items from Goodwill stores nationwide. Hurry up and put your bid in today before it’s gone.
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.
About Goodwill
Where Does the Money Go?
As a nonprofit, we use revenue from the sale of donated good to fund free skills training, job placement and support services to people in the very same communities that the donations and revenues were received.
Tell me more
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.
Find a store
Can I Shop Goodwills Online?
- GoodwillFinds.comBrowse across hundreds of Goodwill organizations to find those one-of-a-kind treasures – delivered to your doorstep.
- ShopGoodwill.comFeeling lucky? Place a bid on hard-to-find items from Goodwill stores nationwide. Hurry up and put your bid in today before it’s gone.
FAQs
If you can’t find what you are looking for, you can always contact us
If I shop at a Goodwill store, will I be depriving other people of stuff they need?
No. Goodwill serves individuals by educating, training and placing them into jobs. By becoming gainfully employed, these individuals gain resources to buy the things they need. Many disadvantaged people who are in training or are employed by Goodwill Industries are offered vouchers or discounts at Goodwill retail stores.
Who does Goodwill help?
Goodwill serves those with barriers to employment. This includes individuals with disabilities, people with limited work history, those who have experienced corporate downsizing and recipients of government support programs. Goodwill’s services are designed to meet the training and placement needs of the individual.
Does Goodwill offer volunteer opportunities?
Yes! Most local Goodwills have local volunteer chapters. Contact the Goodwill nearest you to learn about volunteer opportunities in your community. Each local Goodwill also has a volunteer board of directors. Local business advisory councils may also contribute experience and expertise to our mission by serving as volunteers.
What are “local Goodwill® organizations”?
Goodwill has an organizational structure that allows it to meet the needs of local communities. Goodwill is composed of more than 150 independent Goodwill organizations across the United States and Canada with a presence in several other countries. Each local Goodwill is an autonomous nonprofit organization that operates regionally, each with its own board of directors and local leadership. Each local Goodwill operates the stores, donation centers and job training centers in their local communities. This allows local Goodwill organizations to understand the needs of their communities and job markets, and make decisions on local operations and policies at the regional level.
Can I still attend an appointment to receive career counseling or job training services at my local Goodwill organization?
Local Goodwill nonprofit organizations are continuing to serve their communities, including providing job training and career services virtually. As local Goodwill career centers reopen in accordance with state and local guidance, they will communicate this information on their websites and social channels. For those that have not yet reopened, many local Goodwill organizations are providing online training, live virtual classes, and virtual career development services by phone or video conference, all at no cost to you. Access online skills-building resources now . If you are looking for immediate work, you can connect with employers that are immediately hiring. Find a job today.
To learn when Goodwill career centers will open in your area, visit the Goodwill Locator. Click the Filter option and select Headquarters only. Then, enter your ZIP or Postal code and click the magnifying glass or hit Enter to find your local Goodwill’s website, social media channels or phone number for localized information.
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