We are so much more than just a thrift store!
Goodwill of Central Iowa always has and always will exist because of its mission of providing jobs and job training opportunities to people facing barriers to employment. We believe everybody should have the opportunity to achieve independence through employment, no matter what barrier you might be facing.
By shopping at one of our central Iowa locations or online, you support Goodwill’s ability to operate (while finding great stuff for yourself and others).
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By donating clothing, furniture, home goods and other items, or by contributing financially, you help Goodwill provide for the community.
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Goodwill exists to provide jobs and job training opportunities to people facing barriers to employment. Learn more.
Learn more about our missionIn the last 10 years, we’ve served 42,000 central Iowans with barriers to employment.
We have helped more than 5,500 individuals find employment since 2008.
In 2020 alone, we kept over 13 million pounds out of local landfills
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