Finding Your Dream Job and More

When Lynne came to Goodwill of Central Illinois in the fall of 2025, she knew that she could do more with her life. She wanted to maintain employment somewhere that...

National Mentoring Month

Young people learn by example which makes who they learn from so important. January is National Mentoring Month and matching young people with mentors is something Goodwill of Central Illinois...

DVNF Supplies Comfort Kits to Veterans

The DVNF (Disabled Veterans National Foundation) has supplied Goodwill of with 225 comfort kits to be distributed at the 2025 Stand Down for Veterans. The kits include hygiene products, and...

Goodwill of Central Illinois Announces Google AI Essentials Training Program

Peoria, IL – August 25, 2025 – Goodwill of Central Illinois is excited to announce the recent launch of the Google AI Essentials training course. With support from Google.org, this...

Goodwill Receives Partnership Award

Congratulations to Goodwill of Central Illinois for receiving the Heart of Illinois United Way Jim and Kaite Owens Partner Award. This honor is presented annually to a United Way agency...

Goodwill of Central Illinois and Goodwill of Central and Southern Indiana Announce Merger

GOODWILL OF CENTRAL ILLINOIS AND GOODWILL OF CENTRAL & SOUTHERN INDIANA TO MERGE Two nonprofit organizations combine to increase mission impact Peoria, IL – June 10, 2025 – Peoria, Illinois...

Employee of Excellence – Trulie Fischer

Congratulations to Trulie Fischer, Goodwill’s 2025 First Quarter Employee of Excellence Award winner. (Pictured with CEO Don Johnson) At nearly 9 years with Goodwill, Trulie is one of our most...

Employee of Excellence – Nick Degler

Congratulations to Nick Degler, Goodwill’s 2024 Fourth Quarter Employee of Excellence Award winner. As Goodwill’s Logistics Manager, Nick’s job is very fast-paced and very important. Not only does he manage...

Goodwill Receives Grant from PNC

Goodwill of Central Illinois has been awarded a digital skills grant from the PNC Foundation. The award will help fund Goodwill’s Digital Skills Program, allowing the people of Central Illinois...

Why Donate to Goodwill?

Goodwill of Central Illinois is 501(c)(3) non-profit. We are here to put people to work, support our veterans with services and resources, and create a brighter future for our community’s...