activities · 30
what they do
direct service · 30
- Community Support Programs Workforce Support for ParentsHistorically provided health care programs for working parents, day care programs, and English as a Second Language classes, and offered assistance to those affected by the 1929 stock market crash.
- Delivering supportive social programs Workforce Support for ParentsProvides health care programs for working parents, day care programs, and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes to support workforce participation and economic stability.
- Diverting reusable and recyclable goods from landfills Donation-Based Reuse & ResaleResells donated goods and diverts more than 130 million pounds of reusable or recyclable items from landfills annually through retail operations and donation centers.
- Diverting reusable and recyclable goods from landfills Donation-Based Reuse & ResaleResells donated goods and diverts more than 130 million pounds of reusable or recyclable goods and electronics from landfills annually.
- Diverting reusable and recyclable goods from landfills Donation-Based Reuse & ResaleResells donated goods and diverts more than 130 million pounds of reusable or recyclable materials from landfills annually through retail operations and donation centers.
- Diverting reusable and recyclable goods from landfills Donation-Based Reuse & ResaleResells donated goods and diverts more than 130 million pounds of reusable or recyclable items annually from landfills through retail operations and donation centers.
- Job Placement and Training Services Retail and Customer Service Training ProgramsProvides education, training, work experience, and job placement services to individuals with disabilities and disadvantages, serving over one million job seekers and placing tens of thousands in employment in Los Angeles and the Inland Empire. This includes operating nine employment centers and offering specific programs like the L.A. Rise program for customer service training.
- Job training and employment placement services Retail and Customer Service Training ProgramsProvides education, job training, work experience, and placement services to individuals with disabilities and other disadvantages, serving over one million job seekers historically and 37,589 in 2024 alone through nine employment centers and programs like L.A. Rise, which offers 6 weeks of customer service training and 300 hours of on-the-job experience.
- Job training and employment placement services Retail and Customer Service Training ProgramsProvides education, job training, work experience, and placement services to individuals with disabilities and other disadvantages, including through programs like L.A. Rise which offers 6 weeks of customer service training and 300 hours of on-the-job experience. Operates nine employment centers and served over one million job seekers historically, including 37,589 in 2024.
- Job training and employment services for individuals with disabilities and disadvantages Retail and Customer Service Training ProgramsProvides education, training, work experience, and job placement services to job seekers, including those with disabilities and other disadvantages, through programs like L.A. Rise and employment centers across Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties.
- Job training and employment services for individuals with disabilities and disadvantages Retail and Customer Service Training ProgramsProvides education, training, work experience, and job placement services to job seekers, including individuals with disabilities and other disadvantages, through programs like L.A. Rise and a network of employment centers.
- Job training and placement services for individuals with disabilities and disadvantages Retail and Customer Service Training ProgramsProvides education, training, work experience, and job placement services to individuals with disabilities and other disadvantages, including 6 weeks of customer service training and 300 hours of on-the-job experience through the L.A. Rise program.
- Online retail promotions Discount Incentive ProgramsOffers a $50 discount to first-time customers on orders of $150 or more through the Goodwill Print Shop to promote online retail engagement.
- Online retail promotions and gift card sales Discount Incentive ProgramsOffers gift cards for purchase at retail registers and provides a $50 discount to first-time customers on orders of $150 or more through the Goodwill Print Shop to promote online engagement and sales.
- Operating retail and donation infrastructure Thrift Store Network OperationOperates over 80 retail stores, 46 attended donation centers, three campuses, five Career Resource Centers, and three WorkSource Centers across Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties to support its mission-driven programs.
- Operation of employment and career resource centers Thrift Store Network OperationOperates nine employment centers, five Career Resource Centers, and three WorkSource Centers across Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties to serve job seekers.
- Operation of retail and donation infrastructure Thrift Store Network OperationOperates over 80 retail stores, 46 attended donation centers, three campuses, five Career Resource Centers, and three WorkSource Centers across Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties to support its mission-driven programs.
- Operation of retail and donation infrastructure Thrift Store Network OperationOperates over 80 retail stores, 46 attended donation centers, and additional facilities across Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties to support revenue generation and community engagement.
- Operation of retail and donation infrastructure Thrift Store Network OperationOperates over 80 retail stores, 46 attended donation centers, three campuses, five Career Resource Centers, and three WorkSource Centers across Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties.
- Operation of retail and donation infrastructure Thrift Store Network OperationOperates over 80 retail stores, 46 attended donation centers, and additional facilities across Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties to support fundraising and service delivery.
- Providing job training and employment services Retail and Customer Service Training ProgramsOffers education, training, work experience, and job placement services to individuals with disabilities and other disadvantages, including through targeted programs like L.A. Rise, which provides 6 weeks of customer service training and 300 hours of on-the-job experience. Operates nine employment centers and served over one million job seekers in Los Angeles and the Inland Empire, including 37,589 in 2024 alone.
- Provision of supportive community programs Workforce Support for ParentsOffers supportive services including health care programs for working parents, day care programs, and English as a Second Language classes to assist disadvantaged populations.
- Provision of supportive social services Workforce Support for ParentsOffers health care programs for working parents, day care programs, and English as a Second Language classes to support workforce participation and family stability.
- Provision of supportive social services Workforce Support for ParentsOffers health care programs for working parents, day care programs, and English as a Second Language classes to support workforce participation.
- Retail Operations and Waste Diversion Donation-Based Reuse & ResaleOperates over 80 retail stores and 46 attended donation centers, reselling donated goods and diverting more than 130 million pounds of reusable or recyclable goods and electronics from landfills annually.
- Retail and donation operations Thrift Store Network OperationOperates over 80 retail stores and 46 attended donation centers across Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties, generating revenue to fund programs.
- Support services for working families and skill development Workforce Support for ParentsOffers health care programs for working parents, day care programs, and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes to support workforce participation and family stability.
- Support services for working families and skill development Workforce Support for ParentsProvides health care programs for working parents, day care programs, and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes to support workforce participation and family stability.
- Workforce recruitment and economic developmentProvides job placement and recruitment services that reduce unemployment and increase local economic purchasing power through direct employer partnerships and workforce development initiatives.
- Workforce recruitment and placementProvides job placement and recruitment services that reduce unemployment and increase local economic purchasing power, serving over one million job seekers in Los Angeles and the Inland Empire.
strategies · 39
how they think
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- Business Partnership and Talent Development business_partnershipThe organization supports businesses by offering customized recruitment, skills assessment, screening, on-the-job training, and layoff aversion programs, while also training job seekers for in-demand industries to ensure economic stability.
- Business Partnership and Talent Development business partnership and talent developmentSupports businesses through customized recruitment, skills assessment, screening, and on-the-job training to meet workforce needs while connecting job seekers to sustainable employment.
- Business Partnership for Talent Development business_partnershipThe organization supports businesses by offering customized recruitment, skills assessment, screening, on-the-job training, and layoff aversion programs, thereby developing talent and meeting industry needs.
- Business and Talent Partnership Model business partnership and talent developmentSupports businesses through customized recruitment, skills assessment, screening, and on-the-job training to build a resilient workforce while aligning with employer needs.
- Business partnership and talent development business partnership and talent developmentSupports local businesses through customized recruitment, skills assessment, screening, on-the-job training, and layoff aversion programs, creating pipelines of trained talent while strengthening employer relationships.
- Business partnership and talent development business partnership and talent developmentSupports local businesses through customized recruitment, skills assessment, screening, on-the-job training, and layoff aversion programs, creating a pipeline of trained talent while strengthening employer relationships.
- Business partnership for talent development and layoff aversion business partnership and talent developmentSupports local businesses through customized recruitment, skills assessment, screening, on-the-job training, and layoff aversion programs, aligning workforce development with employer needs.
- Circular Economy and Environmental Sustainability circular_economyThe organization reduces landfill waste through large-scale reuse and recycling of donated goods and materials, operating on a model of reducing, reusing, and recycling, while also implementing strict environmental policies across its operations and with vendor partners.
- Circular Economy and Environmental Sustainability reduce_reuse_recycle_modelReduces landfill waste by reusing and recycling donated goods—including textiles, electronics, and home goods—while enforcing environmental compliance across operations and vendor partners.
- Circular Economy and Environmental Sustainability reduce_reuse_recycle_modelReduces landfill waste by reusing donated goods and recycling materials, operating under strict environmental standards for its own operations and vendor partners.
- Circular economy and environmental sustainability reduce_reuse_recycle_modelReduces landfill waste and environmental impact through large-scale reuse, recycling, and responsible disposal of textiles, electronics, paper, and home goods, supported by strict environmental compliance standards for operations and vendors.
- Circular economy and environmental sustainability reduce_reuse_recycle_modelReduces landfill waste and environmental impact through large-scale reuse, recycling, and responsible disposal of textiles, electronics, and household goods, supported by strict environmental compliance standards for operations and vendors.
- Community reinvestment and ripple effect ripple_effect_modelGenerates broader economic benefits by encouraging program graduates to launch businesses, mentor others, or contribute to nonprofits, creating a ripple effect of economic and social reinvestment in the community.
- Community reinvestment and ripple effect ripple_effect_modelDesigns programs to generate broader economic benefits by encouraging program graduates to launch businesses, mentor others, or join nonprofits, creating a ripple effect of economic empowerment in the local community.
- Environmental compliance and sustainable operations environmental_compliance_and_vendor_standardsImplements strict environmental policies across its own operations and vendor partnerships to ensure sustainable practices in recycling and reuse activities.
- Hard-to-Serve Employment Focus hard-to-serve employment modelTargets the most vulnerable and hardest-to-employ individuals with specialized support and resources to overcome systemic barriers to workforce participation.
- Hard-to-Serve Employment Focus hard-to-serve employment modelTargets the most vulnerable and hardest-to-employ individuals with intensive, tailored support to overcome systemic barriers to workforce participation.
- Hard-to-serve employment model hard-to-serve employment modelFocuses on reaching and supporting the most vulnerable and hardest-to-employ individuals through intensive, tailored services that address complex barriers to work.
- Ripple Effect Community Impact ripple_effect_modelApplies a ripple effect model where supporting individuals through employment and training generates broader economic benefits for families, communities, and local economies.
- Ripple Effect Community Impact ripple_effect_modelEmploys a ripple effect model where supporting individuals through employment and training generates broader economic benefits for families and the local community, including reinvestment through entrepreneurship, mentoring, and civic engagement.
- Ripple Effect Model for Economic Benefits ripple_effect_modelThe organization utilizes a ripple effect model where individual outreach and support generate broader economic benefits for the local community.
- Ripple effect community reinvestment model ripple_effect_modelDesigns programs to generate broader economic and social benefits by encouraging program graduates to launch businesses, mentor others, or contribute to nonprofits, amplifying individual impact across the community.
- Sector-based workforce development for in-demand industries sector-based workforce trainingPrepares job seekers facing barriers to employment for stable careers in high-demand sectors such as healthcare, logistics, and IT through targeted training and career coaching, increasing their likelihood of long-term economic stability.
- Sector-based workforce development for in-demand industries sector-based workforce trainingPrepares job seekers facing barriers to employment for stable careers in high-demand sectors such as healthcare, logistics, and IT through targeted training programs that align with labor market needs.
- Social Enterprise Employment Model social_enterpriseOperates a self-sustaining business model in which donated goods are reused and sold, with profits directly funding employment and training for individuals facing significant barriers to work, including those considered unemployable.
- Social Enterprise Employment Model social_enterpriseOperates a self-sustaining business model where proceeds from donated goods are used to employ individuals facing significant barriers to employment, including those considered unemployable, prioritizing work over charity.
- Social Enterprise Model for Community Benefit social_enterpriseThe organization operates a social enterprise where donated goods are repaired and sold, with the profits used to employ and pay people in need, thereby generating broader economic benefits for the local community and fostering community reinvestment.
- Social Enterprise for Community Reinvestment social_enterpriseThe organization operates a social enterprise model where donated goods are repaired and sold, with profits used to employ and pay people in need, fostering community reinvestment by supporting participants to launch businesses, mentor others, or join nonprofits.
- Social enterprise and circular economy model social_enterpriseOperates a self-sustaining business model where donated goods are reused, repaired, and sold, and profits are reinvested to employ people facing barriers to work, while simultaneously reducing landfill waste through large-scale recycling and reuse.
- Social enterprise funding model social_enterpriseOperates a self-sustaining business model in which donated goods are reused, repaired, and resold, with proceeds funding employment and training programs for people with barriers to work, including those considered unemployable.
- Social enterprise model funding employment social_enterpriseOperates a self-sustaining business model in which donated goods are reused, repaired, and resold, with profits directly funding the employment and training of individuals facing significant barriers to work, including those considered unemployable.
- Targeted support for hard-to-serve job seekers hard-to-serve employment modelFocuses on the most vulnerable and hardest-to-employ individuals by providing intensive, tailored resources and support services to overcome complex barriers to employment.
- Targeted workforce development for in-demand sectors sector-based workforce trainingProvides sector-based job training and career coaching in high-demand fields like healthcare, logistics, and IT, focusing on the hardest-to-serve populations to improve economic stability and employment outcomes.
- Work-centered empowerment and transformation through employment power_of_workUses employment as a transformative tool to support individuals with disabilities and disadvantages by providing education, training, and job placement, thereby promoting independence and self-sufficiency through work rather than charity.
- Work-centered empowerment through employment power_of_workUses employment as a transformative tool to promote independence and self-sufficiency, particularly for individuals with disabilities and other disadvantages, by providing training, education, job placement, and ongoing support rather than offering charity.
- Work-centered empowerment through employment power_of_workUses employment as a transformative tool to promote independence and self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities and other disadvantages by providing training, education, job placement, and career coaching, directing most resources toward work-focused programs.
- Workforce Development and Employment for Vulnerable Populations workforce_developmentThe organization uses employment as a transformative tool, providing training, education, and job placement services to individuals with disabilities or disadvantages, including those considered hardest-to-employ, to promote independence, self-sufficiency, and life transformation.
- Workforce Development and Employment for Vulnerable Populations workforce_developmentThe organization uses employment as a transformative tool, providing training, education, and job placement services to individuals with disabilities or disadvantages, including those considered hard-to-employ, to foster independence, self-sufficiency, and life transformation.
- Workforce Development for Individuals with Barriers workforce development for people with disabilitiesProvides job training, career coaching, and placement services to individuals with disabilities or disadvantages, using employment as a transformative tool to promote independence and self-sufficiency.
named programs · 11
what they call their work
Document Imaging and Secure Shredding
Provides document imaging and secure shredding services to businesses.
E-Waste Recycling
Secure e-waste recycling and document shredding services that create job opportunities and divert waste from landfills
E-waste Recycling
Offers e-waste recycling services.
Goodwill Print Shop
Commercial printing services that provide paid work experience for participants
L.A. Rise
6-week customer service training program with 300 hours of on-the-job experience for justice-involved individuals
L.A. Rise Program
Provides 6 weeks of customer service training and 300 hours of on-the-job experience for justice-involved job seekers.
Landscape, Custodial, Commissary, Assembly and Contract Fulfillment Services
Provides various business services at competitive rates.
Veteran Employment Program
One-on-one counseling to help veterans translate military experience into civilian job opportunities
Work and Skills Training for Individuals with Disabilities
Offers work and skills training within the organization and with community employers for individuals with disabilities.
Workforce Development Services
Job training, career coaching, and placement services in in-demand industries like healthcare, logistics, and IT
Youth Programs
Leadership training, work-based mentoring, internships, paid work experience, and educational support for disconnected youth
relationships · 26
who they work with
- America’s Charities Coalition — Member of America’s Charities.
- CARF Government — Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).
- California Council for Excellence Coalition — Member of the California Council for Excellence (CCE).
- California State Department of Industrial Relations Government — Certified by the California State Department of Industrial Relations.
- California State Department of Rehabilitation Government — Certified by the California State Department of Rehabilitation.
- City of Los Angeles Government — Certified by the City of Los Angeles.
- County of Los Angeles Government — Certified by the County of Los Angeles.
- County of San Bernardino Government — Certified by the County of San Bernardino.
- Good Partners Partner — Partners who invest in Goodwill Southern California to support job placement and workforce development services.
- Goodwill Industries International Network — Member organization within the national Goodwill network.
- Guidestar Government — Recognized with Platinum Transparency status by Candid (Guidestar) in 2025.
- Inland Empire Economic Partnership Coalition — Member of the Inland Empire Economic Partnership (IEEP).
- International Association of Electronics Recyclers Coalition — Member of the International Association of Electronics Recyclers.
- Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce Coalition — Member of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce.
- Los Angeles Coalition for Jobs and the Economy Coalition — Member of the Los Angeles Coalition for Jobs and the Economy.
- Methodist Church Government — Provided funding for expansion of Goodwill organizations across the U.S. in the early 20th century
- National Rehabilitation Association Coalition — Member of the National Rehabilitation Association.
- Nonprofit Executive Network Coalition — Member of the Nonprofit Executive Network.
- Secure Document Alliance Coalition — Member of the Secure Document Alliance (SDA).
- SourceAmerica Government — Member of the SourceAmerica/AbilityOne network.
- The Deutsch Foundation Partner — Renewed partnership to support employment programs for individuals facing barriers to work.
- The Valley Economic Alliance Coalition — Member of The Valley Economic Alliance.
- U.S. Department of Labor Government — Affiliated with the U.S. Department of Labor.
- Valley Industry and Commerce Association Coalition — Member of the Valley Industry and Commerce Association.
- Verizon Partner — Partnership through the Verizon Skill Forward initiative to support workforce development.
- eBay Partner — Collaborates with eBay for a promotional week