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Making a difference

Goodwill is not just a store or a place to donate items you no longer need. We offer education, training, and employment opportunities across our 5-county region in Ohio, empowering individuals to transform their lives through the power of work.

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Goodwill Services

Your purchase funds training for people in need of a second chance. Goodwill turns donations of gently used goods into jobs and new careers for our clients.

Youth Programs

We mentor youth to develop academic and workplace skills.

Youth Homelessness

If you’re a youth in Marion County between the ages of 14 and 24 and facing homelessness, about to be evicted, staying at a temporary location, or dealing with uncertain housing, support is available.

GoodWorks

GoodWorks Career Initiative

Looking for a better job, career training, or support to reach your employment goals? The GoodWorks Career Initiative helps eligible participants prepare for employment…

Goodwill Impact Stories

The stories behind the store. Read examples of what a person can accomplish with a strong desire to succeed and the backing of a support team.

Maggie

Meet Maggie

After more than two decades of dedicated service, Maggie found herself at a crossroads. For 23 years, Maggie worked at Whetstone Industries in Mt. Gilead, supporting individuals with special needs from early intervention through adulthood. The work was meaningful, but…

Jayce

Meet Jayce

For Jayce, finding a first job felt limiting. Like many young people his age, the opportunities he saw were mostly fast food or grocery bagging, work that didn’t reflect his interests or his potential. He wanted more than just a…

Emily and her brother Nicky

Meet Emily & Nicky

When Emily enrolled in Goodwill’s Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) program in December 2024, she was taking a brave first step toward independence. At the time, Emily was quiet and unsure of herself, spending much of her time at…

Shane Wright

Meet Shane

Shane’s Story of Growth & Success Shane was referred to Goodwill through Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD). Before coming to Goodwill, he faced many challenges and often felt overwhelmed, unsure of where to find the support he needed to move…

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  • From High School Graduate to Future Nurse

    July 24, 2026
    When Jakevia graduated from high school, she knew she wanted to build a successful future – but she wasn’t quite sure what path to take. Through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Youth Program, funded by OhioMeansJobs Marion County and facilitated by Marion Goodwill, she found the support, work experience, and encouragement she needed […]
  • Building Skills Today for a Career Tomorrow

    July 9, 2026
    When Rayna Heacock moved to Marion, she was starting over in many ways. She had recently enrolled in the Exercise Science and Sports Medicine program at Tri-Rivers Career Center while also beginning her first job at Dairy Queen.
  • Bailey McClenathan Finds Confidence and a Career Through OOD

    June 9, 2026
    Before joining the Crawford CCMEP program, Paige was uncertain about what life after high school would look like. She wasn’t sure how she would obtain reliable transportation or navigate important decisions about her future education and career.

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