Goodwill Industries Of The Southern Rivers

Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers Inc. (GoodwillSR) is one of 156 independent, community-based Goodwill nonprofits across the United States and Canada. Headquartered in Columbus, Ga. and governed by a board of directors consisting of local business and civic leaders, GoodwillSR serves 50 counties in west Georgia and east Alabama as one of the region’s top employers and by providing free career services including job coaching, training and skills classes, GED preparation and testing, along with many other services designed to connect individuals to work. Goodwill is unlike other organizations because our primary goal is to provide individuals with the skills and job placement services they need to ensure advancement opportunities and sustainable careers for a lifetime. These programs are all made possible through the donation of gently used clothing and household goods that are sold at Goodwill retail stores. We develop and help families and individuals navigate the journey of sustainable employment/income, a better quality of life, and surmount the barriers of poverty. All of our services are funded by the sales generated at our retail stores. We serve all people regardless of race, age, sex, religion, citizenship, and socio-economic status. When you donate or shop at Goodwill, you are not only helping yourself; you are helping put people back to work. Creating sustainable solutions for job placement is a primary focus that will affect every facet of our local economy, community, and families.

We change lives through the power of work. This process entails meeting individuals where they are in their journey to sustainable employment and beyond. Our services are provided from a wholistic approach, offering employment services that include job readiness training, career development courses, industry-recognized certifications (30 days or less), financial literacy for the modern family, free tax services, military family and veteran services, initiatives for justice-involved individuals, and older adult employment services and beyond. Goodwill strives to change people’s lives through the power of work. Helping people find sustainable employment as well as helping businesses find dependable and skilled employees are an essential part of what we do every day.