It is governed by a volunteer Board of Trustees. Its mission is to provide education, job training and employment services that prepare individuals with disabilities and other disadvantaging conditions, such as welfare dependency, illiteracy, and spousal abuse, for competitive community employment. Revenue from the mass collection and resale of donated items in Goodwill's area retail stores fund employment training programs. Our Guiding Philosophy Goodwill is all about the power of work . We've witnessed its power in transforming lives.
Work helps build self-confidence, independence and dignity.
At Goodwill, we believe everyone deserves a chance to have these things in life. Goodwill is pleased to be able to provide this chance. Since 1948, Goodwill has turned on the power of work for thousands of local residents with special needs. Through our high caliber employment training programs, we empower individuals with the tools needed to succeed in the workplace. And along the way, we've transformed many lives and many families.