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Fox Valley and Bay Area Impact
Goodwill NCW. Transforming lives in our local communities.
When you donate and shop at Goodwill NCW, you support local individuals in the Fox Valley and Bay Area 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 the Fox Valley and Bay Area.
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.
Meet Daniel – Overcoming Obstacles and Improving Financial Stability
Daniel, a U.S. Army veteran and former corrections officer, joined Goodwill NCW in 2018 as a Senior Aid through the Wisconsin Senior Employment Program (WISE), an employment training program for low-income, unemployed individuals aged 55 and older. After completing the program, he transitioned into a temporary role at Goodwill and was soon hired as a permanent part-time team member. With support from Goodwill’s Financial Wellness Department and employment placement services, Daniel was able to increase the number of hours he works while still retaining his current benefits, improving his financial stability.
“I am very appreciative of Goodwill NCW for allowing me to work here in several roles and I feel like I would not have had the same opportunities with another employer.” he shares.
Meet Blake – Maximizing his Second Chance through the Power of Employment
Blake came to Career EXCELerate seeking more than a job; he was looking for a second chance after overcoming addiction. Through comprehensive support, skills training, and personal encouragement, Career EXCELerate helped him regain confidence and build a new path. Blake chose the welding pathway and discovered a passion for hands-on work and thrived with the guidance of supportive instructors. In a speech to his peers at the Career EXCELerate completion ceremony, Blake said, “We’ve emerged from this with a new set of skills that can truly change the trajectory of our lives. Welding didn’t just teach us how to work with metal, it has given us a new found confidence, creativity, and a new direction. No matter where we go from here, we have proven something to ourselves that’s invaluable. We are capable of far more than we ever imagined.” Now employed as a welder at Fourinox, Blake continues to grow his career with company-sponsored education.
Community Partnerships
Goodwill NCW stores are getting ready to welcome high school students from approximately 50 schools across north central Wisconsin to build job skills.
In high school, students are encouraged to start planning for their future and take steps toward financial independence by joining the workforce. For students with disabilities, this transition can present additional challenges. That’s where Goodwill NCW’s School-to-Work program comes in, helping to bridge the gap between the classroom and meaningful employment in the community.
In a letter to Goodwill NCW, the Work Experience Team from Green Bay West High School stated “The wonderful opportunities and experiences our students received within your business doors is the key to unlocking future opportunities. These opportunities challenge our students to reach their full potential. Your collaboration, support and efforts to help educate our students in regards to different job roles and skills necessary to be successful in the work environment is so important.”
More than 26,000 hours of on-the-job training
Thanks to your purchases and donations, Goodwill NCW was able to provide nearly 26000 hours of on-the-job training through work experiences in the Bay Area region in 2024. We provide employment services and pathways for people who are underserved, underrepresented or disadvantaged who have a goal of building job skills that lead to sustained employment and improved financial stability. We are passionate about empowering people to grow and thrive through the power of work.
