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Stories of Success & Updates from Goodwill of Central Iowa

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  • Jill sharing her experiences at Goodwill's Day Services Program.
    April 30, 2024

    Jill’s Story: A Natural-Born Leader

    Communication is a fundamental aspect of human interaction, but it's not easy for everyone. For people with barriers of intellectual disabilities, this can be a significant challenge and something that...

  • March 3, 2016

    Our moving day is Friday, March 4

    Goodwill of Central Iowa is moving its headquarters to our new location at 5355 N.W. 86th...

  • March 3, 2016

    One great fashion show: Twice Styled!

    We collaborated with DMACC fashion design students on March 1 for our first Twice Styled Fashion...

  • February 25, 2016

    Closing headquarters March 3 to prepare for our move

    We’re moving soon! As of noon Thursday, March 3, we are moving our headquarters to our...

  • February 25, 2016

    One great fashion show: Twice Styled

    Love shopping for clothing at our stores? Do you like to create interesting fashions with the...

  • February 23, 2016

    Clients enjoyed their Night to Shine

    Quite a few of our clients attended the annual A Night to Shine prom, sponsored by...

  • February 17, 2016

    TV interview gives job search, interviewing tips

    Justin Bogers, our Career Connection Center Manager, gave an excellent interview this week on WHO TV....

  • February 4, 2016

    Client gave TV interview about Night to Shine prom on Feb. 12

    Goodwill client and 2015 Project SEARCH graduate Katie Brown was interviewed this week on Channel 13...

  • January 19, 2016

    We’re adding more opportunities for volunteers

    Our volunteer numbers are up! On Jan. 18, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we attracted 23...

  • January 12, 2016

    New store grand opening is Jan. 14 in Johnston!

    On Thursday, Jan. 14, we're celebrating the grand opening of our newest retail store. This will...

  • January 11, 2016

    Local radio program features our Newton Career Connection Center

    Have a listen as Miranda Kulis, coordinator of our Career Connection Center in Newton, talks about...