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Chippewa Valley and Coulee Region Impact
Goodwill NCW. Transforming lives in our local communities.
When you donate and shop at Goodwill NCW, you support local individuals in Chippewa Valley and the Coulee Region, 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 Chippewa Valley and the Coulee Region.
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 Elias. Achieving Sustained Employment.
Elias’ journey with Goodwill NCW began several years ago as a Miracle League player and School-to-Work student, and today, he’s a valued team member at the Lake Hallie Goodwill store. For the past four years, Elias has achieved sustained employment, impressing his teammates with his speed, attention to detail, and warm personality. He knows every team member by name and greets everyone he sees. Elias says he is glad to be part of the Goodwill NCW team and we’re proud to continue to be part of his journey.
Meet Tanya: Building Employment Skills
Tanya first joined Goodwill NCW in 2019 as an intern through a partnership with Employment Resource Inc. (ERI). After completing her internship, she became a team member, gaining valuable retail experience that she was able to use in exploring opportunities outside of Goodwill. Tanya eventually returned to Goodwill and now serves as a donor greeter at the Lake Hallie store, where she enjoys sorting donations and unique items that customers get to discover in our stores each day.
Meet Bonnie. Overcoming Barriers to Employment
When personal challenges disrupted Bonnie’s ability to work, Goodwill NCW provided critical support through Financial Wellness Services and community resources. From coordinating care for her husband to exploring transportation options, the team helped Bonnie navigate life’s obstacles while maintaining employment. Her story reflects Goodwill NCW’s mission of Elevate People by Eliminating Barriers to Employment.
Nearly 11,000 hours of on-the-job training
Thanks to your purchases and donations, Goodwill NCW provided nearly 11,000 hours of on-the-job training through work experiences in the Coulee 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.
