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Powering possibilities across the Fox Valley and Bay Area
When you donate and shop at Goodwill North Central Wisconsin, you’re powering what’s possible for individuals in our local communities across the Fox Valley and Bay Area 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 passing something along something you no longer use; you’re reducing waste and creating a more sustainable future.
The average donation creates about three hours of job training through Goodwill NCW Employment Services.
When you shop secondhand
you’re not just getting new-to-you treasures, you’re keeping items out of the landfill and taking steps towards a cleaner planet.
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 the Fox Valley and Bay Area.
Meet Seth! Overcoming Barriers to Employment.
Seth joined Goodwill NCW through the Pre-Vocational program at the Grand Chute Goodwill Store in 2011, working two days a week. Seth was eager to take on more challenging responsibilities and further develop his communication skills.
About a year and a half ago, Seth began his journey toward becoming a team member at the Grand Chute Goodwill Store. He focused on building specific skills, improving both his accuracy and production numbers. He also increased how many days a week he worked at the store.
During the last several months, Seth took on weekend and closing shifts to practice a schedule that aligned with the store’s needs. Once he had successfully demonstrated that he could handle all aspects of the team member role, he completed the final steps in the process. Seth submitted an application, participated in the interview process, and was officially hired as a team member this past November. Goodwill NCW is proud to be a part of his continued journey.
Meet Frank – Overcoming Barriers to Employment
Frank started working at the Green Bay East Goodwill store through a job-skills training program. When he first started, he had a lot of anxiety about whether he would be able to keep up with the jobs he was assigned. Frank’s store leaders and other team members helped him overcome his fears. He learned to pace his work so that he would not get overwhelmed, and he gained the confidence to learn many different job duties throughout the store.
In July 2023, Frank was hired as a team member. Frank says that loves his job and his leaders encourage him to be the best he can be. Store Team Leader Becky states, “He is always friendly and encouraging to his team. He is also willing to do whatever is asked of him.”
We are proud to be a part of Frank’s continued journey.