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Causes: Adult Education, Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations, Education, Human Services, Job Training, Thrift Shops, Vocational Rehabilitation
Mission: Goodwill Industries of Kansas, Inc.’s mission is to provide opportunities to people with disabilities and barriers to employment seeking independent and productive lives. Goodwill works to fulfill its mission through a number of services to the community serving two populations: those with developmental disabilities and those with other employment barriers. Part of an international brand, Goodwill locations across the globe are operated and led autonomously based on community need – but all use the power of work to provide purpose, pride and dignity to those they serve.
Results: Today Goodwill Industries of Kansas serves more than 1,500 individuals annually and employs nearly 500 people through its headquarters, education center and 18 retail store locations throughout central and western Kansas. Through a combination of efforts; retails stores, work contracts, community donations and special events, Goodwill is able to provide employment training and opportunities to individuals with disabilities and employment barriers in our community.
Target demographics: individuals with disabilities or other barriers to employment
Direct beneficiaries per year: 269 people with disabilities to gain job skills, 426 students to gain their GED
Geographic areas served: Kansas
Programs: a wide range of programs including a job skills adult day program and community job coaching for people with disabilities, GED and ESL classes, case management and more.