Who We Are
GOODWILL HELPS PEOPLE IMPROVE THEIR LIVES BY ASSISTING INDIVIDUALS TO FIND A JOB AND GROW THEIR CAREERS.
In 2019, Goodwill served more than 35 million individuals worldwide and helped more than 230,000 people train for careers in industries such as banking, IT and health care, to name a few, and get the supportive services they needed to be successful, such as English language training, additional education, and access to transportation and child care.
MISSION
Goodwill works to enhance people’s dignity and quality of life by strengthening their communities, eliminating their barriers to opportunity, and helping them reach their full potential through learning and the power of work.
HISTORY
Goodwill was founded in Boston by Reverend Edgar J. Helms, a Methodist minister and early social innovator. Helms created the Goodwill philosophy of “not charity, but a chance” when he collected used household goods and clothing in wealthier areas of the city, then trained and hired people who were poor to mend and repair the used goods. The goods were then sold or given to the people who repaired them. More than 118 years later, Goodwill remains a household name and leading nonprofit provider of educational and workforce-related services.
What We Do
Goodwill of Central Oklahoma operates 23 retail stores, 30 attended donation centers, 1 Job Connection Center.
Every day we are advancing our mission: helping people overcome challenges to employment. This is accomplished through the operation of retail stores and offering a variety of programs designed to make individuals more career ready. We also oversee programs that work with local area businesses, providing valuable services and community improvements.
Details
| (405) 236-4451 | |
| (405) 552-3900 | |
| lshirley@okgoodwill.org | |
| Linda Shirley | |
| Corporate Administrative Assistant | |
| http://www.okgoodwill.org |
