Goodwill’s skilled trades trainings can help you build your future with your own hands. Kelly, a 20-year-old Upstate woman, became interested in welding as a high schooler. But, the cost of certifications was holding her back.

Our Goodwill Greats series celebrates associates who have dedicated 20+ years and Board Members who have committed 10+ years to serving our mission, customers, and community.

We're celebrating our "Goodwill Greats," associates who have dedicated 20+ years and Board Members who have committed 10+ years to serving our mission, customers, and community. Their commitment, passion, and tireless work make them the backbone of Goodwill’s efforts to foster independence and sustainability throughout our community. Meet Michele, who has served on our Board of Directors for 15 years. Her heart for community service is unmatched!

Rhonda Sims, a dedicated Goodwill associate at our Moonville store, has recently achieved a remarkable milestone in her life: the publication of her book, “A Slight Interruption”. This heartfelt work is not just a product of her imagination, but also a testament to her perseverance through life’s challenges.

Our Goodwill Greats series celebrates associates who have dedicated 20+ years and Board Members who have committed 10+ years to serving our mission, customers, and community. Today, meet Ella, a 21-year Goodwill employee who works at our Woodruff Road store in Greenville.

We’re celebrating our “Goodwill Greats,” associates who have dedicated 20+ years and Board Members who have committed 10+ years to serving our mission, customers, and community. Today, meet Rhonda, who has worked at Goodwill for 40 years!

We’re celebrating our “Goodwill Greats,” associates who have dedicated 20+ years and Board Members who have committed 10+ years to serving our mission, customers, and community. Their commitment, passion, and tireless work make them the backbone of Goodwill’s efforts to foster independence and sustainability throughout our community. Today, meet Robbie, who has served on our Board of Directors for 10 years.

We’re celebrating our “Goodwill Greats,” associates who have dedicated 20+ years and Board Members who have committed 10+ years to serving our mission, customers, and community. Their commitment, passion, and tireless work make them the backbone of Goodwill’s efforts to foster independence and sustainability throughout our community. Today, meet Jeff, a 20-year Goodwill employee whose hard work is creating opportunities for himself and our community.

💙Join us as we celebrate our Goodwill Greats, associates who have dedicated 20+ years and Board Members who have committed 10+ years to serving our mission, customers, and community. Their commitment, passion, and tireless work make them the backbone of Goodwill’s efforts to foster independence and sustainability throughout our community. Today, we introduce you to Sandra, a 34-year Goodwill employee who loves lifting up others.

As Goodwill prepares to ring in a new year, we're reflecting on the year that was. Here are ten of our favorite moments from 2024.

Unable to complete high school, Genesie battled severe anxiety and depression. Unsure what to do or where to turn, a fateful visit to Goodwill changed the trajectory of her life. Now, Genesie's journey is marked by new career goals and a budding confidence to achieve them.

This season, we are sharing inspiring stories of resilience and hope from those impacted by Goodwill’s mission. Meet Carmela Vance, who visited our Mission Mobile event at Feed & Seed in March 2023. Homeless and unemployed after years of caring for her disabled husband and homeschooling her five children, she came to Goodwill for help. What happened next helped change Carmela’s life forever.

Meet Pamela Cloniger, a shining example of resilience and hope! After battling a chronic illness, homelessness, and financial hardships, Pamela found a lifeline through Goodwill’s SCSEP initiative. Today she’s thriving at our Pleasantburg location, grateful for a fresh start.

Meet Mr. Griffin Jr., a shining example of determination and success! Following a prison sentence of 12 years, he is thriving through the help of Goodwill. Through pre-release work readiness with Goodwill’s Pathway Home program, he has worked diligently to build a brighter future for himself and his family.

Meet Aunisti, whose journey shows the power of hope and determination against all odds. After facing challenges like leaving school in 9th grade, justice system involvement, and struggling with self-esteem, Aunisti found a brighter future and a second chance through Goodwill.