New Lives Start Here

Humberto turned his life around with the help of Goodwill. And he’s not alone. Every year, thousands of people access free career resources and training opportunities provided by Goodwill to change their lives. When you donate, you help make that happen. That’s how Goodwill becomes the place where your things start new lives.
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Your Support Makes Their Progress Possible

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Warren

IT Consultant

From Digital Learner to IT Professional

Warren
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Nicole

IT Manager

Career Confidence With Security

Nicole
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Travita

Warehouse Manager

Seeing How Hard Work Pays Off

Travita
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Dan

National Guard

A Newfound Independence and Confidence

Dan
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Humberto

Custodian

Enjoying new-found purpose through a first job

Humberto

New Lives From Coast to Coast

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Taking control of a professional future

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Pandemic loss to tech success

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Finding Home. Finding Purpose

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Gaining a new perspective on life

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Personal empowerment through a more human resource

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A model employee learns self care

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Taking control of a professional future

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Pandemic loss to tech success

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Finding Home. Finding Purpose

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Gaining a new perspective on life

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A model employee learns self care

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Building her confidence

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Constructing a new career path

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Finding his path to support family far away

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Finding her passion in helping others find theirs

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Finding her second chance through a new career

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A brighter future for her and her family

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Seeing How Hard Work Pays Off

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Personal empowerment through a more human resource

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Enjoying new-found purpose through a first job

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From IT novice to e-commerce whiz

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Career Confidence With Security

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Nurturing a new nursing career

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The journey to a life he loves

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Calculating a path to independence

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Establishing new roots with the help of new skills

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A Newfound Independence and Confidence

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The driving force behind a new career

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Planning for better work-life balance

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Finding the strength to rebuild her life

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An Exceptional Drive To Positivity

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Writing her next chapter after military service

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Finding his vision for life after losing his sight

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Purposeful work in production

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A warm welcome and helping hand

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It’s About So Much More Than a Job

A job has the power to change a life. As a community-based nonprofit, we meet people where they are to address the specific challenges job seekers face. When you donate, your local Goodwill sells those items to fund services available to anyone looking to start a new life.

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How It Works

After you donate to Goodwill, we sort your items to sell in store or online. The revenue generated then funds career services right in your community. In addition to clearing the clutter while keeping items out of landfills, you can feel great about helping people in your community start new lives.

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Your Impact

Ever wondered where your dollars go? See how every transaction can fund career training and support services in your local community.

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Start Your New Life

Wondering if you could benefit from Goodwill career services? Learn about our offerings and find your next step.

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Find More Good in Your Community

With more than 3,300 stores across the U.S. and Canada, chances are that there’s a Goodwill in your community. Stop by today to donate, shop and support the Goodwill mission. We also invite you to take advantage of career services that could be the start of your next chapter.

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