Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina (GIUMSC) is excited to announce the launch of its groundbreaking Career Pathways model at their new Resource and Opportunity Center (ROC) located at 111 Highland Center Drive in Columbia, SC. This innovative approach is designed to meet the diverse needs of today’s career seekers, offering them the tools and resources to transform their interests into meaningful, in-demand careers.

August 17th is always a special day at Goodwill - National Thrift Shop Day! This year, we celebrated with a fun game and a nod to nostalgia. This annual celebration highlighted the unique charm of thrift shopping while engaging our community in a fun and interactive way.

Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina (GIUMSC) and Urban League of the Upstate (ULUS) signed an MOU this morning at PRONK Studios to announce the launch of their new Film Academy, the latest addition to GIUMSC’s Innovation Institute. This new program joins the esteemed ELEVATE Drone Pilot Training Program and the Tech Academy, further expanding Goodwill's commitment to providing innovative education and career pathways.

Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina (GIUMSC) and the Urban League of the Upstate (ULU) are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a new Film Academy in the Upstate. This partnership will officially launch with the MOU signing on July 9, 2024, at 10am at 212 Pelham Davis Drive in Greenville.

The grand opening of SecondStory was nothing short of remarkable. Nestled along the Swamp Rabbit Trail in Greenville, SecondStory’s doors swung open for the first time in June and a steady stream of book lovers and curious shoppers filled the aisles, eager to explore the store’s selection of 20,000 gently used books and literary treasures.

Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina is proud to introduce Shannon Wood as the non-profit's new Director of Vocational Services.

Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina (GIUMSC) proudly announces the appointment of Jeff Gates as their new Vice President of Retail Excellence. Gates brings an extensive background in leadership, employee development, and process enhancement to his new role, promising a bright future for GIUMSC’s retail operations.

Meet Yari. She is the Manager of SecondStory. Over the past several weeks, Yari has been carefully curating a selection of books for our bookstore, which is opening in just two weeks! Learn more about Yari and get a sneak peek of SecondStory.

Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina (GIUMSC), a renowned leader in thrift retail and workforce development, is excited to announce the launch of its latest venture, SecondStory, a specialty thrift bookstore, set to open its doors on June 13, 2024, at 10 a.m. SecondStory will cater to book lovers and avid readers, offering a curated collection of pre-loved novels, rare finds, and literary treasures.

Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina (GIUMSC) proudly announces Chunsta Miller as its new Vice President of Communication and Public Engagement. With an extensive background in leadership, community service, and diversity advocacy, Miller brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her new role.

Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina (GIUMSC) is celebrating the grand opening of their attended donation center (ADC) at 2627 Millwood Avenue, Suite C in Columbia, SC. The ADC is set to begin taking donations on May 23, 2024 at 9am in a newly remodeled unit.

Goodwill has a new 2023-2027 Strategic Plan with Sustainability at the frorefront. In an effort to lauch our brand new environmentally-conscious efforts, Goodwill has planned initiatives to directly address our footprint and better serve our community. Melanie Gearhart gives us an update on where Goodwill stands in our sustainability efforts today.

Goodwill is a magical place. It is so many things wrapped into one. It is your surrogate housekeeper, it is your bargain hunter, your environmentalist, and your community's economist. The 2024 Champions of Change celebrated six deserving individuals who continue to showcase the desire, commitment, and impact that examplefies "Goodwill to All!"

On May 8, 2024, at 10 a.m., Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina (GIUMSC) will open their third specialty retail store in South Carolina – Auten’s Loft Greenville. The boutique-style experience is conveniently located in the Woodruff Rd. Goodwill Retail Store at 1902 Woodruff Rd., Greenville, SC 29611.

Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina (GIUMSC) is proud to announce the launch of its innovative Tech Academy, poised to revolutionize the landscape of cybersecurity education