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Central and North Central Impact
Goodwill NCW. Transforming lives in our local communities.
When you donate and shop at Goodwill NCW, you support local individuals in Central and North Central Wisconsin, as they build job skills to sustain employment and improve their financial stability.
Not only are you making a local impact by helping individuals overcome employment barriers, but when you shop at Goodwill NCW, you also get to experience the thrill of the hunt! Discover that one-of-a-kind treasure, snag amazing deals that save you money, and do your part for the environment by keeping gently used items out of Wisconsin landfills.
You impact individuals in Central and North Central Wisconsin.
Every purchase provides career pathways.
Goodwill NCW reinvests an average of 90 cents of every dollar in-store sales back into our mission to provide a life-changing impact to individuals with barriers to employment.
Every donation builds job skills.
The average donation creates about three hours of job training through Goodwill NCW Employment Services empowering individuals to reach their fullest potential.
Every local community partnership creates opportunities.
Goodwill NCW partners with more than 120 nonprofits across north central Wisconsin to transform lives through the power of work.
Skill building in the Central Region.
Daryl recently completed a six-week training program at the Stevens Point Goodwill in partnership with Opportunity, Inc.
During his work experience, Daryl learned how to ticket shoes, merchandise, hang accessories and help clean the store.
Daryl continues to gain additional skills as he works with Opportunity, Inc. to prepare him to reach future goals.
Learn more about Goodwill NCW’s Employment Services and the work we do >
Meet Erin. Creating an impact in the Central Region.
“Goodwill starts with me because of the impact I make in people’s lives as they take on responsibilities and grow into roles they didn’t think they could achieve.”
Erin Dey, Regional Team Leader for Central Region Goodwill NCW Stevens Point and Plover locations.
Skill Building
Bridge Street Mission offers programs to help individuals in the Wausau area overcome addiction and build stable, productive lives. Goodwill NCW partners with Bridge Street Mission to offer temporary work experience in our stores, helping people gain skills for long-term employment success.
Participants gain transferable work skills within a supportive work environment. Several participants transitioned to permanent roles at the Rib Mountain Goodwill after completing their work experience.
Learn more about the programs offered through Employment Services >
Local Partnerships
Interns at several Project Search sites are preparing for their future careers. With support from Goodwill North Central Wisconsin team members, they are building core job readiness skills and assistance in securing employment that matches their skills, abilities, and interests.
Rhinelander Mission team leader Leigha Plehn states, “Goodwill NCW is honored to be a part of each intern’s journey towards Eliminating Barriers to Employment and improving financial stability.”
