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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 Jenny – Accepting Challenges and Increasing Financial Stability
At 65, Jenny took the bold step of turning her personal caregiver role into a way to increase financial stability for her family. Through Career EXCELerate’s Certified Direct Care Professional (CDCP) program, she gained the training needed to be formally recognized and compensated for caring for her adult son with autism. With hard work and comprehensive support, she completed the online course in just 63 days. Today, Jenny enjoys increased financial stability while continuing to do the work she loves.
The CDCP program is available in partnership with WisCaregiver Careers across Wisconsin, through the University of Wisconsin – Green Bay and the WI Department of Health Service. Learn more about Career EXCELerate
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.”
Meet Tony. Reaching His Employment Goals
After transitioning out of Goodwill NCW’s Pre-Employment program, Tony has achieved his goal of permanent employment, right here at Goodwill NCW! Our Pre-Employment program helps individuals build essential, transferable work skills at their own pace, with the goal of progressing to future competitive employment in the community.
Goodwill NCW Case Manager Rachel says “Tony is the perfect example of what our Mission is. I see him use his past and present knowledge in the workplace and it’s just the beginning of a new future.”
Tony was hired as a Production Specialist at the Green Bay East store in April.
