Striving to Make Our Community a Better Place
Our organization’s mission is to change lives and strengthen communities through education, training, and work. Everything we do is to bring us one step closer to living out that mission. In particular, our values guide us in the right direction—we aim to be customer-focused, have integrity, demonstrate accountability, operate with responsible stewardship, treat people with respect, and help others live with a strong sense of dignity.
We’re proud that our work has made a significant impact in our community over the years. And we couldn’t have done it without help from our generous supporters and partners.
Our Community Impact
We’re humbled to have helped thousands of individuals in the Omaha area earn a living over the years. In 2022 alone, here’s how our mission came to life:
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208
People placed in jobs outside of Goodwill in 2023
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50,107
Services Provided
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7.9 million
Pounds of clothing & textiles recycled and kept out of landfills in 2023
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Over $3 million
Retail dollars to support mission programs
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$16.84
Average Hourly Rate at Placement
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4
Number of training centers in the Omaha Metro that offer free services to the community
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531
Credentials earned by program and apprenticeship participants in 2023
Add to the Impact
You can help Goodwill have an even greater impact right here in our community. Here are some ways you can get involved.
Donate Money
Every penny counts! Your financial donations allow us to continue to operate our life-changing employment programs.
Give Today
Donate Goods
By donating your gently-used goods to our retail stores, you’re helping fund our mission programs and giving back to neighbors in need.
Where to Donate
Shop at Goodwill
From clothing and furniture to antiques and computer equipment, you never know what you’ll find at Goodwill! Ready to shop?