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Stories of Success & Updates from Goodwill of Central Iowa

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  • March 11, 2024

    The Goodwill Donation Lifecycle

    Ever wonder what happens to your stuff once it’s donated?  At Goodwill of Central Iowa, we strive to maximize the impact each and every donation has on our mission. Through...

  • August 5, 2015

    Want a peek into our operation?

    Goodwill President Marlyn McKeen gives a tour of our warehouse, where donations get sorted, on Aug....

  • August 3, 2015

    Join us for Goodwill Night at the Iowa Cubs!

    Friday, Aug. 7, is Goodwill Night at the Iowa Cubs baseball game against the Omaha Storm...

  • July 23, 2015

    Ready for the Week of Opportunity (#WOO)?

    Our Southridge Career Connection Center presents the Week of Opportunity (#WOO!), next week, July 27-31. Each...

  • July 15, 2015

    Come find out what we do!

    Today, we had a group of friends from near State Center, Iowa, visiting our headquarters. Workforce...

  • July 8, 2015

    Red, White and Blue Day was a winner

    Our Red, White and Blue sales event on July 3 was a huge success! Goodwill of...

  • July 2, 2015

    Go, Red, White and Goodwill Blue!

    Our Red, White and Blue Friday event is July 3! Celebrate and save with us all...

  • June 26, 2015

    Creating and celebrating independence

    Come to any of our 18 retail stores on Friday, July 3, for our big event!...

  • June 18, 2015

    Readying for Red, White and Blue Event

      Our Red, White and Blue Friday event is July 3 at all Goodwill of Central...

  • June 15, 2015

    Meet Zachary Wilson, one of our top award winners

    Meet former client Zachary Wilson. Zachary is a valued employee at Sears in Des Moines and...

  • June 12, 2015

    Pleasantville, we’re taking your donations!

    Hello, Pleasantville! Look for our donation truck at Pleasantville City Hall, 108 W. Jackson St., this...