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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...

  • February 24, 2015

    We’re helping to find untapped potential

    Goodwill is all about untapped potential. So, we were delighted to be a sponsor and organizer...

  • February 23, 2015

    Iowa Food Bank Reaches out at Goodwill

    The Iowa Food Bank Association continues to help more people who need food assistance.Representatives from the...

  • February 16, 2015

    Feb. 13 was ‘Night to Shine” for Goodwill clients

         On Feb. 13, Goodwill of Central Iowa joined Prairie Ridge Church in Ankeny to present...

  • February 13, 2015

    Untapped Potential Career Fair is Feb. 24

    Do you believe you have untapped potential? Then, we have a career fair made just for...

  • February 9, 2015

    Hiring events for general laborers are Feb. 10, 11

    Seeking work as a general laborer? Our Career Connection Center is offering a hiring event from...

  • February 2, 2015

    Partnership with Project SEARCH helps clients gain work skills

    Melissa Young of Des Moines made the most of her nine-month Project SEARCH internship with Hy-Vee....

  • January 26, 2015

    Former Des Moines client is featured on national Goodwill site

    Our former client Richard Nickell talks in his own words about the amazing personal journey he...

  • January 20, 2015

    Goodwill is good for the environment!

    Wleh Appleton works with Goodwill's Dell Computer recycling program. Last year, Goodwill saved more than 5...

  • January 9, 2015

    Meet Stuart, one of our success stories from 2014

    Stuart Kennedy’s initiative and drive to excel are paying off. Stuart, known for his wide smile...

  • January 2, 2015

    Thanks for helping us put people to work!

    The grand totals are in: Goodwill of Central Iowa helped find jobs for 565 people in...