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Powering possibilities across Chippewa Valley and Coulee Region
When you donate and shop at Goodwill North Central Wisconsin, you’re powering what’s possible for individuals in our local communities across Chippewa Valley and Coulee Region 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 Central and North Central Wisconsin.
Community Partnerships
Goodwill NCW is proud to partner with Putnam Heights Elementary School in Eau Claire to provide gift cards for basic needs for students through our GoodNeighbor Program.
GoodNeighbor is a Goodwill NCW program that provides an important supplement for immediate needs through the use of GoodNeighbor gift cards. This allows individuals in need to purchase products from our retail and outlet stores. Goodwill NCW partners with community non-profits to offer GoodNeighbor cards to people served through their programs.
In a letter to Goodwill, Partnership Coordinator Erin states, “We value your support and contribution to Putnam Heights this school year and past years. We appreciate that people in our community are so willing to be partners with our school.”
Meet Callie and Jade – Building Skills and Independence
Callie and Jade are currently students in the School to Work (STW) program at the La Cross store. Goodwill NCW’s STW program provides students with the opportunity to build their work skills and experience a job environment.
Both students are building independence in their own unique ways. Jade has been focusing on completing tasks independently throughout her shift, while Callie has been strengthening her time management skills.
Terry, La Crosse CETL, shared that Callie has been a fast and eager learner and likes to help out wherever she is needed. She has also been excellent at exhibiting safe behavior and making sure she uses the proper PPE without instruction. Jade has also been eager to learn and assist where she can, and she excels at keeping the floor neat and tidy. She is phenomenal at catching safety concerns and making them a priority.
We are proud to be a part of Jade and Callie’s continued journey!