In response to Governor Whitmer’s executive order, all locations (retail, online, and headquarters) will be closed until April 13th at the earliest. As soon as that changes we’ll let everyone know (and we can’t wait for that day to come!). We’ll get through this and back to thrift shopping before you know it!
See you soon!
We are more than just a thrift store and a place to drop off your old clothes! As a nonprofit organization our main focus is helping people escape poverty through education and employment so they can reach their full potential. The main programs that are designed to do just that include: Forklift Certification, Basic Computer Education, Adult Education (GED), Job Development, The “Why Work” Program, and Workers On Wheels. We live by our mission, “Tailoring employment, education, training, and support services to individual needs.” These programs are funded through donations, thrift store sales (92% of every dollar goes into our programs), supply chain solutions, and helping small businesses and startups get off the ground. Support our mission by finding a retail store near you and find out why we have the best thrift stores in Michigan
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Our mission is to improve the community and help families escape poverty. The main components of this are employment, education, job training, and support services. Escaping poverty is no easy task, so we designed a program to help. Life Guides is a 20 year commitment to families that want a better life. Team members focus on skills and support for life’s most important areas. Areas of focus are jobs, safe housing, access to education, and financial literacy. The end goal is for families to no longer rely on government help. To become happy, self sufficient, and lead a fulfilling life for them and their family.
Education is paramount to improving someone’s life. We know this at Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Michigan, that’s why we go the extra mile to help adult learners obtain the necessary education to pass their GED exam.
Goodwill and Google have partnered to bring entry level computer education to Southwest Michigan! Our instructors will guide you through the entire process. First you will learn how to turn the computer on and operate the computer. Then we will move on to file creation and exploring the internet. All within 16 weeks!
Barriers to employment have been our focal points when helping people find jobs. Often times forklift certification happens on the job, but what if that’s whats holding you back from getting hired? Thats where we come in.
This is no generic “show up and fill out paperwork” program. We’re here to personally see you succeed by providing one on one job employment attainment services tailored specifically to individual vocational goals.
The Why Work program provides work experience, case management, job development, job placement, and job retention services to individuals seeking these services. Why Work places individuals in retail, administrative assistant/clerical, custodial or manufacturing industries!
We offer safe and affordable vehicles to residents. Transportation is still a major barrier to getting a job for those in poverty. Our goal is to remove this barrier so those that want to work are able to. This is a step away from dependency and a step closer to self-sufficiency. The donation process is easier than you’d think!
We have 10 Retail locations in Southwestern Michigan!
This wouldn’t be possible without our community partners.
No spam emails! Our emails consist of 2 things. 1: Sales. 2: Stories of how your support helps.
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50% off sales at least once a month, then there’s the random sale we give our community members (possibly you?) a head’s up on!
