A nonprofit headquartered in Duluth, MN offering training, jobs and support services for people with barriers to employment, funded through Goodwill retail stores and online sales.
Goodwill of Northern Minnesota & Wisconsin, whose organisation is described as True North Goodwill, is a nonprofit headquartered in Duluth, MN. Its stated mission is transforming lives for generations through learning and the power of work, providing training, jobs and support services for people with barriers to employment who seek greater independence. The organisation employs nearly 300 people across Northern Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Revenue-generating activity runs through Goodwill retail stores and online sales of donated clothing and household items, which fund the organisation's mission services. Its work spans several fields: nonprofit and social services, retail, transportation, workforce development and mission services, and administrative and professional services.
The organisation describes its culture around five core values: Trust, Respect, Dedication, Responsibility and Innovation. Employees are characterised as mission minded and working as one, with each employee seen as essential to helping the community thrive and prosper. Career pathways range from entry-level to management.
