DYK that Diane Keaton is a fan of ours? “My mother took me to go to Goodwill and there I cultivated my creativity. She would let me wear white lipstick or pick up pieces I could play with, mix n’ match or reimagine. She was and is to this day my biggest inspiration.” We 💙 your style, Diane! Thanks to you and your mom for shopping with us and making our mission possible. https://lnkd.in/g7vNA5Ag (The Washington Post)
Goodwill Industries International
Non-profit Organizations
Rockville, Maryland 50,991 followers
Nonprofit organization. Helping individuals, families and communities build brighter futures through the power of work.
About us
Goodwill Industries is all about people working. We are North America’s leading nonprofit provider of education, training, and career services for people with disadvantages, such as welfare dependency, homelessness, and lack of education or work experience, as well as those with physical, mental and emotional disabilities. In 2020, local Goodwills collectively provided employment and training services to almost 22 million individuals. We believe that work has the power to transform lives by building self-confidence, independence, creativity, trust and friendships. Everyone deserves a chance to have these. Goodwill provides that chance. Considering working at Goodwill? Goodwill is nonprofit brand that is respected and highly relevant in today’s economy. Forbes recently named Goodwill one of the "Top 25 Most Inspiring Companies."
- Website
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http://www.goodwill.org/
External link for Goodwill Industries International
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Rockville, Maryland
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1902
- Specialties
- nonprofit, thrift, job training, job placement, family services, finanicial services, veteran services, education, charity, continuing education, and career services
Locations
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Primary
15810 Indianola Dr.
Rockville, Maryland 20855, US
Employees at Goodwill Industries International
Updates
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Together, we’re building a future where hard work is rewarded and every individual has the opportunity to thrive. 🤝 Goods and monetary donations fund programs that enhance skills and create pathways for success, so everyone can overcome challenges to achieve their full potential. #LaborDay #WorkforceDevelopmentMonth
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National Thrift Shop Day celebrates the heart and soul of nonprofit thrift stores like ours, dedicated to helping people reach their full potential. Every day, we’re proud to turn your donations into dollars that fund job development opportunities —and extend the life of goods. So, grab your friends and get thrifty 🛍 💙
In observance of National Thrift Shop Day, August 17, I joined with my colleagues from Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and Catholic Charities to highlight the tremendous impact nonprofits that operate thrift shops make to their local communities. Our joint letter notes that people do not always distinguish between for-profit and nonprofit thrift organizations and might not be aware of how their donations to nonprofit thrift stores are making a positive, generational impact on their communities. The revenue earned from nonprofit thrift stores is invested back into the local community through support services, such as housing, job training and placement, education, food assistance, veterans’ support, or healthcare. In addition, thrift stores contribute to circularity by extending the life of items that already exist and giving used items a second life. This impact is multiplied by nonprofit thrift organizations that use revenue from sales to deliver life-changing services and opportunities to people in need. Donating to your local nonprofit thrift store is a smart and sustainable way to keep items out of landfills and support community members in need.
This National Thrift Shop Day, Support Your Local Nonprofit Thrift Stores - Goodwill Industries International
https://www.goodwill.org
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Today we celebrate the heart and soul of nonprofit thrift stores like ours, dedicated to helping people reach their full potential. Every day, we’re proud to turn your donations into dollars that fund job development opportunities —and extend the life of goods. So grab your friends and let’s get thrifty together. 💙
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World Youth Skills Day celebrates the importance of giving young people the tools and training they need to build a career they can be proud of. At Goodwill, we help bridge the gap by connecting the next generation with vocational and skills-based career services, GED assistance, financial education and so much more.
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John was born with autism and didn’t speak until he was eight years old. For some with autism spectrum disorder, its associated challenges might seem insurmountable, but John never let his obstacles stand in his way. He was determined to shine. Through the support of The Excel Center®, a tuition-free high school for adults operated by Goodwill of Central and Southern Indiana, he worked diligently to earn his high school diploma with honors, along with a business certificate. From there, he gained employment at Goodwill where he is thriving. Hear his story. #2024AchieveroftheYear #workforcetraining #PowerOfWork
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Gary leaned into his faith in God and his former military training in the U.S. Army for the focus, discipline and motivation he needed to create a better life for himself and his family. But after serving in the military, he turned to a life of drugs and crime and eventually ended up in prison. Then, with the support of Goodwill Houston’s employment and training programs for veterans, and through his own determination, hard work and faith, he was able to turn his life around and find employment. Hear his story. #2024VeteranoftheYear #workforcetraining #powerofwork #secondchances
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Shaheera experienced tremendous hardships on her path to achieving her career goals. Soon after emigrating with her husband from Jordan to Nashville, TN, in 2011, she endured domestic violence, became homeless and struggled to provide for herself and her four children. She also faced challenges adapting to a new culture and learning English as a second language. Then, after hearing about Goodwill of Middle Tennessee’s Google IT Certification program, Shaheera worked tirelessly to make her dream of becoming an IT professional a reality so she could provide a better life for herself and her family. She earned an apprenticeship with Accenture and now has a full-time position as an application development analyst with Accenture. Hear her story. #2024GradoftheYear #workforcetraining #powerofwork #Goodwill #Google #Accenture
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💡What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received? For Warren, a visit to Goodwill's Career Center encouraged him to earn an IT professional certificate, landing him a job in IT consulting. 👨💻 Every day, people in your community are finding success and stability through employment services provided by Goodwill. Read more about Warren's story and many others: goodwill.org/newlives
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New lives start here! See how your donations can help someone get a job that can change their life for good. Learn more about these incredible individuals: goodwill.org/newlives #GoodwillNewLives
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