Alicia's Success Story

After Alicia’s mother was diagnosed with cancer, and her grandmother with Alzheimer’s, Alicia knew she had to move to North Carolina to care for them. Although her resume was filled with clerical work, she found the greatest satisfaction in care giving. Alicia enrolled in Personal Care Assistant classes at Goodwill. After graduation, she was immediately hired by Brighton Gardens in Winston-Salem. Today, Alicia’s mother is healthy and the family is thriving. She also plans to enhance her skill set by taking administrative classes at Goodwill. “Hospitals pay top dollar for that,” she says with a smile.

WELCOME TO GOODWILL

Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina is a private, nonprofit organization that has been serving the community since 1926. At Goodwill, we believe that all people, regardless of situation, should have access to meaningful employment. Through workforce development programs, we help individuals develop the skills they need for today's job market.

A significant portion of the funding for our programs comes from sales of donated items in our retail stores. Merchandise for our stores is provided through the generous donations of clothing and household items from the community. These donations are critical to our mission. By donating to Goodwill or shopping in our stores, you are helping to support workforce development programs that serve over 33,000 people in northwest N.C. each year.

Goodwill opened its Whitaker Regional Operations Center on September 3, 2009. Named for Billy G. Whitaker, who served as President & CEO of Goodwill from 1986 to 2006, the facility houses an outlet store, retail store, Career Connections Center, computer recycling program and transportation hub. The building dedication video below outlines Mr. Whitaker's remarkable vision that shaped the Goodwill organization and paved the road for its success.

Goodwill Receives National Recognition for Staff Development

Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina was selected as the winner of the prestigious P.J. Trevethan Award by Goodwill Industries International at a conference held in San Diego. The Trevethan Award recognizes a Goodwill chapter that has made outstanding contributions to the training of its personnel. Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina is known for serving as a champion for both the people it serves and its employees, ensuring that learning remains a constant part of their personal and professional growth.