A 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Winston-Salem, NC, providing employment and training services through 20 career centres, 51 retail stores and donation centres across 31 counties.
Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organisation headquartered in Winston-Salem, NC. Its stated purpose is to provide employment and training services that help people find jobs and achieve financial stability. The organisation operates across a 31-county territory in northwest North Carolina.
Its work is funded in part through business operations rather than outside funding alone. These comprise a network of 51 retail stores, 20 career centres delivering employment and training services, and dozens of attended donation centres collecting donated goods across the service territory. The organisation is active in workforce development, human services and secondhand retail.
Employees are described as receiving excellent benefits within a professional, fast-paced and fulfilling work environment. Five shared core values shape the culture and guide interactions with programme participants, customers and colleagues: Living the Mission, Promoting Teamwork, Driving Improvement, Taking Responsibility for Actions and Behaviors, and Respecting and Appreciating Others. Work is framed as mission-driven, with an emphasis on making a difference to the individuals served and to the wider community.
