About
Goodwill of Central Iowa is a social enterprise, using a donated goods retail infrastructure from 19 thrift stores to fund services improving the quality of life for anyone facing a barrier across its 22-county region. Through workforce development programs, the organization is dedicated to inspiring all individuals to achieve independence through meaningful employment, believing that by improving lives, we improve our communities. These efforts contribute to an improved social and environmental outcome, impacting the global community at large. In the last 10 years alone, Goodwill of Central Iowa has served nearly 37,000 individuals, including placing more than 5,000 into jobs in the community, while keeping more than 222 million pounds out of local landfills.