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 youth. We do this by selling donations graciously provided to us by the people of Central Illinois.
Because the people of Central Illinois shop and donate, Goodwill is able to provide a litany of free services. Let’s start with employment.
Goodwill’s employment services mean that anyone can get assistance in finding a job. This means help with a resume, cover letter, and help in the job search process. Case managers go step by step with anyone who needs assistance. In addition, Goodwill has contacts with hundreds of local employers.
Our veterans mean everything to us, and we want to make sure they have access to anything they need. In 2023, we provided 4,269 services to local veterans. If Goodwill doesn’t offer the services they need, we know an agency that does! Goodwill’s General Wayne A. Downing Home for Veterans provided 4,916 days of housing in 2023. The home provides for15 male veterans, as they pursue their goals and integrate back into society.
Goodwill of Central Illinois’ youth services offers many programs to benefit our local young people. Our GoodGuides program matches young people with mentors. We also work with youth who are working to obtain their GED. Post completion of their GED, we support them as they choose between work or a secondary education.
Teen REACH is an afterschool program for at risk youths that provides a safe space after school. This program offers life skills lessons, STEM programming, and mentoring.
Our REVIVE program offers stability by removing barriers such as stress from external and internal factors. We work with licensed social workers and offer case management services to give youth someone to talk to.
As you can see, your donations go far and truly benefit the people of Central Illinois. In total, Goodwill of Central Illinois provided 58,950 free services in 2023. We could not do this without you.