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    October 31, 2023

    Empowering Journeys To Success

    Introducing RESP At Goodwill, we believe everyone is worthy and all people are capable of great things when treated with love, kindness, and respect. As an organization, we are a...

  • 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...

  • December 31, 2014

    We helped 563 Iowans find work!

    In the final hours of 2014, we at Goodwill of Central Iowa want to say a...

  • December 23, 2014

    We appreciate your end-of-year gifts!

    The end of the year is nearly upon us! This is a busy time for donations...

  • December 17, 2014

    Our 2015 calendar features $96 worth of coupons

    Our new 2015 calendar is available for sale in Goodwill retail stores now for just $5....