Changing lives in our community through the power of work

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About Us

Believe in the power of good. Revenue from the sale of donated goods helps fund our job training services and programs, which assists thousands of Ohioans each year.
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Donate

Protect our planet when you donate to Goodwill. The revenue generated through the sale of gently used donated goods, funds job training and job placement services for local people in need.
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Programs

Your purchase funds job training for people in need of a second chance. Goodwill turns donations of gently used goods into jobs and new careers for our clients.
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Success Stories

The stories behind the store. Read examples of what a person can accomplish with a strong desire to succeed and the backing of a support team.

We turn donations into jobs.


Your generous donations to Goodwill make a big difference for local people struggling with unemployment. The sales from your donated goods fund job programs and services for people overcoming challenges like homelessness, former incarceration, lack of job skills and limited education. Together, we can break the cycle of poverty through the power of work.

Goodwill Success Stories


Meet Arielle

Arielle was short on confidence when starting a new job search last year, as many people are following a layoff. Today, she’s a valued member of the Meijer team in Marion. Arielle’s…

Meet Jill

Jill was retired and bored. She was searching for a sense of purpose and a reason to get up in the morning. Finances in her household were not good; she and her…

Meet Justin

Justin’s wife of 33 years passed away unexpectedly. He was having a difficult time handling her death and started drinking to ease his pain. He hadn’t worked for several years and was…

Katelynn

Meet Katelynn

Katelynn came to Goodwill through our partnership with Ohio Means Jobs – Morrow County. She is a participant in the Morrow County E.D.G.E. Program.