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Every year during the first full week of May, more than 150 Goodwill organizations across the U.S. and Canada come together to celebrate Goodwill Week—a time dedicated to raising awareness of Goodwill’s mission: transforming lives through learning and the Power…

Please join us in welcoming Cretia Johnson to the Marion Goodwill Board of Trustees!  Cretia is the Director of Human Resources at Marion Technical College and brings extensive experience in workforce development, leadership, and community engagement. We are excited to…

Following a successful Annual Meeting on April 24th at Harding High School, Marion Goodwill has officially released its 2024 Impact Video—a powerful companion to this year’s Annual Report that brings the mission to life through the voices of those it…

Marion Goodwill hosted its Annual Meeting on Thursday, April 24th at Harding High School in Marion, bringing together board members, community partners, students, and staff to reflect on the year’s accomplishments and share exciting plans for the future. As a…

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…