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Stories of Success & Updates from Goodwill of Central Iowa

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  • June 24, 2024

    What Is A Donation Center?

    A Donation Center provides a hassle-free way to donate your items without having to visit any of our retail locations. When you arrive at our donation center, a friendly Goodwill...

  • April 20, 2018

    EARTH DAY, EVERY DAY

    This month, April 22 to be exact, we celebrate Earth Day. A day to contemplate sustainability;...

  • April 9, 2018

    From Hopeless to Beaming with Pride: A Goodwill Success Story

    Not many people would be ecstatic to spend their 50th birthday on the job, but considering...

  • April 4, 2018

    Outlet Store Open House

    Join us for an open house of the Goodwill of Central Iowa Outlet Store located in...

  • April 4, 2018

    The Journey of Your Donation

    When you donate to Goodwill, what happens with your stuff? Here's how Goodwill of Central Iowa...

  • February 23, 2018

    Calling all online shopping addicts

        One of the thrills of thrifting is getting a great deal on something you...

  • February 8, 2018

    Apply for Project SEARCH Class of 2018

    WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR OUR PROJECT SEARCH CLASS OF 2018! Project SEARCH is a...

  • February 6, 2018

    Goals for Getting Organized in 2018

    SO MUCH STUFF How many of us vow to get more organized at home by keeping...

  • February 2, 2018

    Paula Aldridge, Nori Hargens and Bob White: January Achievers of the Month

    Each month mission services team members at Goodwill of Central Iowa nominate program participants for the...

  • January 17, 2018

    Kirstin Kautz: December Achiever of the Month

    Each month mission services team members at Goodwill of Central Iowa nominate clients for the Achiever...

  • January 17, 2018

    Cathleen Vosler: November Achiever of the Month

    Each month mission services team members at Goodwill of Central Iowa nominate clients for the Achiever...