Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest

Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest helps people build independence within the communities we serve. Goodwill serves individuals and families throughout eastern Washington and northern Idaho. We have service offices throughout the region. Many we serve have physical or developmental disabilities, while others seek to overcome mental health impairments, a lack of work skills/history, a record of incarceration, or homelessness. Still others are transitioning from dependence on public assistance to self-sufficiency.

In 2012, Goodwill served more than 6500 people in the Inland Northwest through our Workforce and Family Services and Working Solutions programs. These programs include skills assessment and training, community job placement, mentoring programs, a computer training center, reentry services, and job search assistance. Pictured is Sean Maguire, Goodwill Industries’ Founder’s Award Recipient in 2012. Sean was referred to Goodwill by the Washington Department of Vocational Rehabilitation, after an injury and surgery ended his life-long career in construction. Lacking a high school education, and only knowing construction work, Sean felt hopeless. But, at Goodwill, Sean found his hidden talents and leadership gifts. He was later hired as a Goodwill cashier. Today, he prepares to open and manage Goodwill’s brand new Outlet Store in Spokane. To Sean, Goodwill is hope, and a chance.

In 2012, Forbes Magazine ranked Goodwill #2 among the top US non-profit agencies, due to Forbes’ three financial efficiency ratios.

Goodwill operates 11 modern retail stores, located throughout the Inland Northwest. We also offer online sales through shopgoodwill.com. The retail side of Goodwill supports our services while offering fun and practical bargains for shoppers of every income level. When you donate gently used items to Goodwill they become treasures for others and help us continue our service to those who need “a hand up, not a hand out.” We have donation centers located throughout the region, as well.

When you donate gently used household items, treasure-hunt in one of our modern stores, or donate cash to Goodwill, you give others like Chad a chance to train and succeed and achieve independence.

Out of every $1.00 Goodwill takes in, 85˘ funds our services. Thank You.