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Stories of Success & Updates from Goodwill of Central Iowa

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  • April 22, 2026

    Earth Day, Every Day

    Each year, on April 22nd, Goodwill of Central Iowa and people all over the world celebrate Earth Day. A designated day that was conceived in 1970 by Senator Gaylord...

  • March 11, 2024

    Do You Know The Impact of Fast Fashion?

    Let’s unravel the mysteries of fast fashion.   Fast fashion has become popular in the fashion industry...

  • January 18, 2024

    Creating Your Personal Style at Goodwill

    Finding Your Style! Meet Haley. She is one of our Recruiters at Goodwill of Central Iowa....

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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...

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    October 31, 2023

    Levi’s Story

      Meet Levi Levi began his journey with Goodwill of Central Iowa (GCI) in the fall...

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    October 31, 2023

    A Day With Sadie

    Building Confidence Through Connection Sadie came to Goodwill of Central Iowa in search of a supportive...

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    October 31, 2023

    Changing Lives

    Goodwill of Central Iowa is Inspiring Confidence, Building Skills & Redefining Inclusion In the Workplace You...

  • August 17, 2023

    DIY Halloween Costume

    Halloween is approaching fast, and if you are looking for a unique and budget-friendly costume, Goodwill...

  • August 17, 2023

    DIY Halloween Home Decor

    Halloween is just around the corner, and spooky decorations are a must-have for any home during...

  • August 15, 2023

    Goodwill’s Trick-or-Treat Safety Tips

    Trick-or-Treat Safety! Trick-or-Treat safety is essential knowledge to have for the Halloween season. Below, you'll read...

  • July 12, 2023

    Thrift Shopping for Back-to-School Clothes: A Sustainable Solution for a Growing Family

    Get Ready for School! As back-to-school season approaches, growing families often face the challenge of providing...