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  • March 11, 2024

    How Goodwill Is Making A Difference In The Community

    At Goodwill of Central Iowa, we are driven by a mission that empowers everyone to reach their full potential. By supporting us, you, too, become a part of this empowering...

  • 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...

  • June 1, 2015

    Meet Richard Nickell, an award-winning former client

    Meet Richard Nickell, a former Goodwill client who was recognized this spring for his outstanding accomplishments...

  • May 28, 2015

    Sign up for our free money management workshops

    Our Career Connection Center at Southridge Mall in Des Moines is teaming up with Midwest Heritage...

  • May 26, 2015

    May 30 is Goodwill Night at Warren County Speedway

    Come out to the grandstand on Saturday, May 30, at the Warren County Speedway in Indianola...

  • May 21, 2015

    Walt Frankford was recently recognized for his great achievements

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68UvQS7XuVw&feature=youtu.be This spring, our Operations Manager, Walt Frankford, earned the Edgar Helms Award for Graduate Staff....

  • May 21, 2015

    We’re celebrating 15 years in Indianola!

    Join us on Friday, June 5 at our Indianola store, 404 N. Howard St., for a...

  • May 15, 2015

    Recycle with Goodwill at SCRUB Day May 16

    Spring cleaning? Goodwill is participating in this weekend’s Mega SCRUB event from 7 a.m. to 1...

  • May 5, 2015

    Looking for work? Come to our Career Fair May 6

    Make a connection with 25 area employers who are hiring! The Connect With Employers Career Fair,...