Donating to Goodwill does more than declutter your home. When you donate to Goodwill Industries of Wayne and Holmes Counties, you help fund job training programs, employment services, and career development opportunities for people in your local community.
Every donation supports our mission of helping individuals build skills, find employment, and achieve greater independence right here in Wayne and Holmes Counties.
Goodwill Industries of Wayne and Holmes Counties is a nonprofit organization. Our job training and employment programs are primarily funded through the sale of donated goods in our local Goodwill stores.
When you donate items to Goodwill, those items are sold in our retail locations. The revenue stays local and is reinvested directly into:
Job training and skill-building programs
Career coaching and employment support
Youth workforce development programs
Paid work experience and on-the-job training
Support services that help individuals overcome barriers to employment
Your donations help turn everyday items into real opportunities for people who are working toward meaningful employment.
Donations to Goodwill support a wide range of job training and workforce development programs designed to meet people where they are and help them move forward.
These programs include:
Job Readiness and Workplace Skills Training: Participants build essential skills such as communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and time management. These skills are critical for long-term employment success.
Career Exploration and Coaching: Individuals receive guidance to identify career goals, explore job pathways, and prepare for interviews and workplace expectations.
Paid Work Experience: Goodwill provides hands-on training and paid work experience, allowing participants to gain confidence and build resumes while earning income.
Youth and Young Adult Programs: Donations help support local youth through programs that prepare students and young adults for their first jobs, career exploration, and future education or training.
When you donate to Goodwill locally, your impact stays local. Donations made in Wayne and Holmes Counties directly support individuals and families in the same communities where you live and work.
Graduates of Goodwill job training programs often go on to work for local employers, strengthening the local workforce and contributing to the regional economy. This creates a ripple effect that benefits businesses, families, and the broader community.
Many people know Goodwill as a place to shop or donate, but behind every store is a mission-driven organization focused on employment and training.
Goodwill provides opportunities at every stage, from entry-level job training to career advancement support. Even items that are not sold help support the mission through responsible recycling and reuse, reducing landfill waste while generating funding for job training programs.
Commonly donated items that support our mission include:
Gently used clothing and shoes
Household goods and kitchen items
Books, toys, and games
Small furniture and home décor
Every donation, big or small, helps fund job training and employment services in Wayne and Holmes Counties. You can donate items at any Goodwill donation center or store location throughout Wayne and Holmes Counties. Choosing to donate locally ensures your items directly support local job training programs and community members.
Donating to Goodwill is one of the easiest ways to support job training in Wayne and Holmes Counties. Your donations help individuals gain skills, confidence, and pathways to employment.
The next time you donate to Goodwill, know that you are doing more than giving away items. You are helping someone build a future through job training and employment support in your local community.
To learn more or donate today, visit GoodwillConnect.org.