Goodwill Industries of South Central California is a nonprofit organization that provides work opportunities and skills development for individuals facing barriers to employment. With a history dating back to 1902, Goodwill operates ten retail stores in Kern, Kings, and southern Tulare Counties, offering a wide range of affordable goods to support their mission of creating full-time jobs in the local community.
Founded by Rev. Edgar J. Helms, Goodwill Industries combines an industrial program with social service enterprise, offering employment, training, and rehabilitation for individuals with limited employability. Through the collection, repair, and resale of donated household goods and clothing, Goodwill continues to uphold its philosophy of "Not Charity, but a Chance," striving to eliminate poverty and exploitation from society.
Generated from the website