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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.
Local Partnerships
Goodwill NCW partners with the JAG (Jobs for America’s Graduates) program to offer hands-on work experience in our retail stores, preparing young people for a brighter future. These young individuals face significant barriers, with an average of 11 obstacles ranging from poverty to past trauma. Through our partnership, Goodwill NCW provides these individuals with essential job skills and practical work experience, empowering them to overcome challenges and achieve long-term success.
Read stories of our mission impact on the individuals we serve >
Meet Carol Ann from the Menomonie Goodwill
Carol Ann is building job skills through a training program in the Menomonie Goodwill store. She has successfully been working toward her goals, including increasing her work stamina, stacking tasks and taking ownership of the job at-hand, while getting acclimated in a retail work environment. She continues to build her independence and her confidence in providing great quality customer service.
“We look forward to continuing our work with Carol Ann over the coming year to see what more she can accomplish in skill building for sustained employment and improved financial stability,” Kira, Mission Team Leader at Goodwill NCW said.
Support Individual’s like Carol Ann, by shopping Goodwill NCW. Find a location near you >
Meet Matt. Creating an impact in the Coulee Region.
“Goodwill starts with me through the people that I serve every day as they meet their employment goals.”
Matthew Chamberlain, Employment Placement Specialist at Goodwill NCW, Coulee Region
Matt advances our mission locally by providing individuals with coaching, skills training and job placement within Goodwill NCW and through community partners.
Meet Deb. Celebrating 40 years of impact.
Deb’s dedication to Goodwill NCW’s mission shines right through her work at the Tomah store. Over the past four decades, she has mentored countless leaders, finding joy in witnessing their growth.
“I go to work every day with a purpose. There’s meaning every day I go to work, and I go home with satisfaction,” said Deb, Tomah store team leader.
Read Deb’s story and see how working at Goodwill NCW makes an impact. >
