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Powering possibilities across Central and North Central Wisconsin
When you donate and shop at Goodwill North Central Wisconsin, you’re powering what’s possible for individuals in our local communities across Central and North Central Wisconsin as they build job skills to sustain employment and improve their financial stability.
The Power of You & Goodwill NCW in Our Communities
When you donate
you’re not just getting rid of sports equipment you no longer use, you’re passing along the opportunity to score big to someone else.
The average donation creates about three hours of job training through Goodwill NCW Employment Services.
When you shop secondhand
you’re not just buying your child a toy, you’re creating a new memory.
On average, 90 cents of every dollar in sales is reinvested back into our mission of Elevating People by Eliminating Barriers to Employment.
When you donate and shop, it means you’re powering possibilities for individuals with employment barriers in Central and North Central Wisconsin.
Community Partnerships
Goodwill NCW is proud to host School to Work students from Lincoln High School at our Wisconsin Rapids Goodwill Store. The partnership provides students with the opportunity to build their job skills in a real work environment.
Sarah, Lincoln High School Teacher, states, “Our partnership with Goodwill’s School to Work program gives our students a head start, turning the workplace into a classroom where they grow in problem solving skills, work ethic, and responsibility needed for a lifetime of success.”
Lincoln High School is one of approximately 50 schools across North Central Wisconsin participating in Goodwill NCW’s STW program, in which students are building job skills that help them bridge the gap between the classroom and working in the community.
Meet Wyatt – Overcoming Obstacles and Building Confidence
After moving to the Rhinelander area, Wyatt faced challenges finding employment and becoming involved in the community. Through an internship with Project SEARCH at Asprius Rhinelander Hospital, he developed essential job skills, improved communication, and gained confidence both professionally and socially. The program helped Wyatt establish daily routines, build meaningful relationships, and feel a sense of belonging in his new community.
Upon completing Project SEARCH, Wyatt secured a position as an Environmental Services Aide at Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital, where he has been a dependable and valued employee for over five months. Wyatt shares that his work brings him meaning, enjoyment, and confidence, highlighting the powerful, life-changing impact of Project SEARCH on his personal and professional growth. We are proud to be a part of Wyatt’s continued journey.