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Breaking Free: Fabian’s Journey from Boredom to Purpose Home-schooled and feeling trapped in a cycle of boredom, Fabian spent most of his days at home, staring at textbooks that felt like they led nowhere. He longed for something more—something real.…

Goodwill is more than a retail store — it’s a place of opportunity, hope, and a pathway forward. This video shares the journeys of three individuals whose lives were changed through Goodwill’s employment programs and community support. Jackie returned to…

Guided by Hope: Derrian’s Journey to a Brighter Future Derrian’s journey to a brighter future started like many others, feeling stuck and uncertain. As a single mom, she was working dead-end jobs, unsure of her future or where to start.…

The moment you drop off donations at our Goodwill, your items begin a brand new journey. That donated basketball? It helps people like Rick gain job skills and take their shot at a new career. Every donation supports local programs…

Exciting News! Our New Website is Live!  We’re thrilled to introduce GoodHappensHere.org – our newly designed website that makes it easier than ever to explore our mission, programs, services, and community impact! Check it out today and see how Good…

Good Happens Here: UDC-ERN Success Story The Union-Delaware County Employer Resource Network (UDC-ERN) is a collaborative initiative that provides an on-the-job success coach to help employees navigate work-life challenges. By addressing barriers such as financial stress and access to resources,…

Aliyah’s Journey to Stability and Self-Sufficiency The Ohio Department of Health awarded Goodwill with a grant to support homeless youth and homeless pregnant youth aged 14-24 in Marion & Morrow counties. The program’s goal is to help individuals without a…

Marrah’s Journey of Growth and Success with the E.D.G.E. Program At 14, Marrah was a shy young girl, uncertain of what the future held. However, her journey would soon take a turn with the E.D.G.E. program, funded by Ohio Means…

March is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, a time to celebrate the valuable contributions and talents of individuals with developmental disabilities in all areas of community life. It’s also an opportunity to raise awareness of the barriers to inclusion that…

Andrew’s Journey: A Success Story with Goodwill’s E.D.G.E. Program Andrew’s journey is a testament to the power of mentorship and hard work. He participated in the E.D.G.E. program, funded by Ohio Means Jobs – Morrow County, which pairs young individuals…

Success Story: Shelby’s Journey with the CCMEP Youth Program Meet Shelby, a proud participant in the CCMEP (Comprehensive Case Management and Employment Program) youth program, funded by Ohio Means Jobs – Crawford County and managed by Goodwill. This program is…

Cleaning out your kitchen is simpler than you think and can do a whole lot of GOOD when you donate. You’ll free up space with ease and help others get access to the job resources they need. Donate Stuff. Create…

Taylor participated in the CCMEP program, which is funded by Ohio Means Jobs – Marion County. This program pairs youth, ages 14-24, with a Goodwill coach who provides mentorship to help them develop both academic and workplace skills. Based on…

Chelsea was 15 and pregnant when she was referred to our program by the Salvation Army. The pastor informed her about a youth program funded by Ohio Means Jobs – Crawford County and managed by Goodwill. The program is designed…

Thank you to the Bucyrus community for helping us celebrate our one-year anniversary! The GOOD we do is because of you!

Each summer we introduce a new t-shirt to be given to each Goodwill team member. Michelle Roberts, President & CEO delivers the shirts to each location. The team members look forward to seeing Michelle and getting their new shirts! GOOD…

Donated items get second chance to support Goodwill’s mission “Building Lives That Work”