Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont
Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont is a nonprofit organization that connects people to opportunities to find gainful employment and meaningful work.
Through its current 36 retail stores and more than 40 donation sites, the Goodwill Opportunity Campus, and partnerships with employers and other organizations, Goodwill builds pathways for members of the community to uncover their passions, enhance their skill sets, and achieve more for themselves and their families—creating a brighter future for all. As a social enterprise, proceeds from the sale of donated goods fund job training and employment services offered free of charge to members of the community.
In 2023, Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont provided support to more than 9,400 people. At the Goodwill Opportunity Campus, the organization partners with Skyla Credit Union, Charlotte Community Health Clinic, The Center for Community Transitions, Common Wealth Charlotte, and many more to help participants address a variety of challenges so they can truly be successful in work and life.
- In 2023, our Goodwill diverted more than 33 million pounds of items (including electronics and textiles) from local landfills.
- Goodwill has been serving individuals and families in the Southern Piedmont region of North and South Carolina since 1965.
- Goodwill's territory includes 18 counties: 13 counties in North Carolina and 5 counties in South Carolina.