Goodwill Industries, Inc., Serving Eastern Nebraska and Southwest Iowa, has been providing work services and opportunities since 1933. As the area’s leader in a comprehensive, coordinated network of services, Goodwill works to eliminate unemployment among people seeking self-sufficiency, including individuals with disabilities and other disadvantages. Through training and employment opportunities, Goodwill assists the community’s economy by creating wage earners as well as consumers. Goodwill serves a rich diversity of individuals with varied experience, skills and interests, all striving to overcome barriers to employment.

Did you know that in 2000 alone, Goodwill served a record 3,770 people in its Employment and Training programs, and placed over 1,400 into competitive employment? Everyday Goodwill’s comprehensive programs provide people with a wide array of services. Click here for more Goodwill facts.

There are 181 Goodwill Industries member organizations in the United States, Canada and the Pacific Basin, as well as 45 international associate members, located in 34 countries. Goodwill’s North American members and international associate members operate under the umbrella of a common mission, however, each Goodwill functions as an independent organization with its own programs, services, and locally elected board of directors. Please visit Goodwill Industries International for more information.

OUR MISSION

Goodwill Industries provides employment and training services for people with barriers to self-sufficiency. Retail stores, janitorial contracts, and other activities support these services.

OUR VISION

As the recognized leader of a comprehensive, coordinated network of services, Goodwill will eliminate unemployment among people seeking self-sufficiency, including individuals with disabilities and other disadvantages.