Business Details
Empowering Communities Through Work and Opportunity
We are a community-driven organization dedicated to empowering individuals through the transformative power of work. Since our founding, we have focused on removing barriers to self-sufficiency by providing comprehensive workforce development programs, job training, and employment support services. Our mission extends beyond employmentwe strengthen families and build resilient communities through sustainable practices, including our retail and donation operations that fund critical programs. We specialize in tailored workforce solutions for businesses, offering employee training and re-entry support for justice-system-involved individuals. With over 25,000 hours of paid work experience provided annually and 10,800+ tons of goods diverted from landfills, we combine social impact with environmental responsibility.Our team of career navigators and mentors delivers personalized guidance, ensuring individuals gain the skills needed to thrive in todays workforce. Through strategic partnerships and community engagement, we create pathways to economic independence while fostering inclusivity for people with disabilities and other challenges. Our annual reports and community impact metrics demonstrate measurable outcomes, including hundreds of successful job placements each year. As a trusted local institution, we maintain transparency through public access to our strategic plans, board governance, and leadership initiatives. By integrating donations, retail operations, and business services, we sustain a circular economy model that benefits both people and the planet.
Services
Workforce Development
Job Training
Employee Training
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Donation Centers
Retail Stores
Job Resource Centers
Sustainability Programs
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Community Impact Initiatives
Highlights and features
- We provide 25,000+ hours of paid work experience annually for justice-system-involved individuals.
- Our workforce development programs have employed 445+ people in 2023 alone.
- We offer free career navigation services to plan personalized employment pathways.
- Our sustainability initiatives divert 10,800+ tons of goods from landfills yearly.
- We specialize in tailored employment solutions for businesses and job seekers alike.
What people say
New career path
Uplifted me
Second chance at life
Special atmosphere
Changed my trajectory
Services
Workforce Development
Our workforce development programs provide comprehensive job skills training and employment support for individuals facing barriers to self-sufficiency. We offer personalized career planning, paid work experience opportunities, and specialized programs for people with disabilities or re-entry challenges. These services help participants gain meaningful employment while meeting employers' workforce needs.
Donation Programs
Our donation programs accept gently used items at multiple locations, which are then sold in retail stores to fund mission-critical services. Donations support job training initiatives, workforce development programs, and sustainability efforts that benefit the entire community through employment opportunities and environmental conservation.
Job Resource Centers
Our Job Resource Centers offer free access to employment resources including resume assistance, interview preparation, and job search support. These centers connect job seekers with training opportunities and local employers while providing businesses with access to qualified candidates through our staffing services.
Sustainability Initiatives
Our sustainability initiatives focus on reducing waste through donation and resale operations, diverting 10,800+ tons of goods from landfills annually. These programs create environmental benefits while funding job training and community development efforts that support economic and ecological resilience.
Community Impact Reports
We publish detailed community impact reports documenting our annual achievements, including employment statistics, environmental metrics, and program outcomes. These reports demonstrate accountability and transparency while showcasing measurable results from our workforce development initiatives and sustainability programs.
Questions
How can I donate to Goodwill of Delaware?
You can donate at our attended donation centers located throughout Delaware and Delaware County. Visit our website to find the nearest location during regular business hours.
What job training programs do you offer?
We provide workforce development programs including paid work experience, career navigation services, and specialized training for people with disabilities or re-entry challenges.
How do donations support the community?
Your donations fund job training programs, employment support services, and sustainability initiatives that create economic opportunities and environmental benefits for local residents.
Can businesses partner with Goodwill?
Yes, we offer business services including employee training programs, customized staffing solutions, and corporate social responsibility partnerships that benefit both employers and the community.
Where are your retail locations?
We operate retail stores, donation centers, and job resource centers throughout Delaware and Delaware County. Use our website to find locations near you.
What community impact have you achieved?
In 2023, we employed 445+ individuals, provided 25,000+ hours of work experience, and diverted 10,800+ tons of goods from landfills while supporting local economic development.
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Reviews (4)
Nonnie Baloney
Apr 27, 2021
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First time today. Store does not have clothes, which was perfect for me. Lots of great things inside, great helpful staff!
Patricia Carson
May 20, 2019
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Goodwill offers some inexpensive treasures if your up for the hunt! Sometimes you'll be elated because the things one wants are available at a nominal cost, and, other times, not so lucky. Try different locations. Wed.they offer a senior discount. Happy hunting!
Tonyia Guy
Mar 12, 2019
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I recently bought a very nice ottoman just like new for $10.00 just what I needed for the end of my bed. I go here first, then if I don't see what I need, I go retail. I want to maximize every dollar of my hard earned money
Dyanne Fenderson
Feb 28, 2019
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Lea Blvd store keep changing their policy & prices. I was able to return items to any goodwollg but now you have to return it where you purchased it. Prices are too high for items they are receiving for free. They say all shoes & clothes is 1 set price unless it's a designer item then the price goes up. Why?
