Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Empowering Communities Through Opportunity
Since 1930, Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana has dedicated itself to empowering Hoosiers through employment, education, and community support. Our mission focuses on economic self-sufficiency by providing job training, tuition-free education, and health services to individuals facing barriers. With over 70 retail locations, we generate revenue to fund critical programs while offering employment opportunities to thousands. Our Nurse-Family Partnership has served families since 2011, promoting child development and maternal health. The Excel Center and Indianapolis Metropolitan High School provide accessible education for adults and teens, with graduates gaining pathways to college or careers.We prioritize removing barriers through transportation assistance, childcare, and life coaching. As a United Way-certified agency, we maintain accountability to our community. Our team includes individuals with disabilities, criminal histories, or limited education, reflecting our commitment to inclusivity. We measure success by the number of lives transformed through sustainable employment and education. With service across 40 Indiana counties, we remain a trusted leader in social impact initiatives.
Services
Retail Shopping
Job Training
Tuition-Free High School
Maternal Health Services
Childcare Programs
Details
- Year established: 1930
Highlights and features
- We've served Hoosiers for 95+ years with proven community impact
- Our retail operations directly fund life-changing programs
- We provide tuition-free education for adults and teens
- Our Nurse-Family Partnership supports first-time mothers
- We employ individuals with employment barriers
Associations and certifications
- United Way of Central Indiana
What people say
Life-changing programs
Affordable prices
Excellent service
Community impact
Flexible education
Services
Retail Shopping
Our retail stores offer affordable clothing, furniture, and household goods while supporting community programs. Shoppers find unique items daily in organized departments with size-sorted clothing. Every purchase funds job training and educational initiatives for Hoosiers facing barriers.
Job Training
We provide employment readiness training and direct hiring opportunities for individuals with disabilities, criminal histories, or limited education. Programs include skills development, resume building, and job placement assistance across various industries to promote sustainable employment.
Tuition-Free High School
The Excel Center offers free adult high school education with flexible scheduling, childcare, and college credits. Indianapolis Metropolitan High School serves grades 9-12, focusing on college enrollment or career readiness with living wage employment outcomes for students facing educational barriers.
Maternal Health Services
Our Nurse-Family Partnership provides prenatal care, parenting education, and child development support for first-time mothers. Certified nurses make home visits from pregnancy through the child's second birthday, promoting healthy outcomes and school readiness.
Childcare Programs
We offer child development centers for ages 6 weeks to 5 years with specialized programs for children with special needs. Services include preschool education, developmental assessments, and family support resources to ensure children reach their full potential.
People
Kent Kramer
Board of Directors
Kent Kramer leads our board with decades of experience in nonprofit governance and community development. He ensures strategic direction aligns with our mission to empower Hoosiers through economic opportunities and social services.
Shawn Basore
Employee Success Story
Shawn overcame employment barriers through our job training programs and now contributes to our retail operations. His journey exemplifies our commitment to providing second chances and sustainable careers for individuals facing challenges.
Brenda Leake
Educational Success Story
Brenda graduated from The Excel Center, demonstrating our educational programs' impact on adult learners. She now pursues higher education while serving as an inspiration to students facing similar challenges in our community.
Lacee McCorkle
Nurse-Family Partnership Client
Lacee benefited from our maternal health services, receiving critical support during her first pregnancy. Her experience highlights the effectiveness of our home visitation program in creating positive outcomes for new families.
Ivan Cropper
VP Marketing
Ivan Cropper directs our marketing initiatives with 15+ years of nonprofit communications experience. He manages media relations and community engagement efforts that amplify our mission of economic empowerment across central Indiana.
Questions
How do donations support the community?
Your donations fund job training, education, and health services for Hoosiers facing barriers. Retail sales generate revenue for programs like The Excel Center and Nurse-Family Partnership.
What educational programs are available?
We offer The Excel Center for adult high school education and Indianapolis Metropolitan High School for grades 9-12, both providing tuition-free pathways to college or careers.
Do you offer job training for people with barriers?
Yes, we provide employment services for individuals with disabilities, criminal histories, or limited education through job readiness training and direct hiring opportunities.
What maternal health services do you provide?
Our Nurse-Family Partnership offers home visits from pregnancy through a child's second birthday, focusing on prenatal care, parenting skills, and child development.
How can I volunteer?
Visit our website to explore volunteer opportunities in retail, education, and community programs. We offer flexible schedules for individuals and groups.
What areas do you serve?
We serve 40 counties across central and southern Indiana, providing services through retail locations, schools, and community partnerships.
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Reviews (4)
Chris Hastings
Aug 29, 2021
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Bought a video card through auction. Card does not work. Store says they will not give refund. The store policy does not say no refunds anywhere.
Brittany S.
Jul 25, 2021
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It looks like I might have had a more positive experience than most during my brief visit to this Goodwill location. We popped in unplanned after visiting Patel Brothers to look for work boots. I ended up finding several great tops and winter boots with hopes of returning in the near future. They have a smaller than average home decor and furniture section. I also noticed that they have a small baby clothing section. Half the fun of this particular location is that it neighbors several great international groceries and is just up the street from Trader Joe's. Easy parking and always hard to beat the prices.
Macaira B.
Mar 02, 2021
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This location is jam! I'm an avid thrifter and clothing refashioner, and this location somehow always has what I'm looking for. They have a great selection of trendy and gently used shoes, a solid blazer rack, and there are always vintage two piece sets (I have to size them down to fit, but they're great!) The staff is always nice. It's also ever super crowded which is a huge plus. I'm not in the market for furniture, but I've noticed a lot of awesome stuff in that section lately too.
Ed Bevins
Feb 04, 2021
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A friend and I recently tried to shop at your Crawfordsville Rd. store in Indianapolis. Clerk in front stopped us and asked if we had masks. When we replied no she grabbed her microphone and hollered code 10, code 10 emergency code 10. A Manager appeared and pointed to the door and told us to get the F--k out. Is this how you run a business that relies on donations to operate by throwing out paying customers? Might try providing masks if thats your policy. Forcing customers to spend money to patronize your business is IGNORANT.
