I have been shopping Goodwill for years. I was just at the 34th street one in Gainsville. I have noticed prices have been raising but 30 dollars for a used crockpot is crazy. There were about 10 crock pots there price ranging from 17 to 30 dollars. Why would anyone buy 9ne when they can buy a new one for a few dollars more. I'm going to check out a few more locations and may just quit going
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Human Service Organizations, Human Services
Mission: Goodwill industries of north florida, inc. Is a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting all individuals who face barriers to employment. The organization accomplishes this by providing innovative employment, training, and placement services. Our ultimate goal is to enable such individuals to acquire employment and to develop careers.
Programs: Goodwill industries of north florida, inc. , is a diversified human services organization that provides vocational rehabilitation and employment services through evaluation, skills training, job placement, and support services to individuals who face barriers to employment. A non-profit florida organization located in jacksonville, goodwill industries of north florida is affiliated with goodwill industries international, the largest private provider of training and employment services in the united states. In 2014, six job junction career centers operated by goodwill industries of north florida, inc. Served more than 61,000 people and placed over 13,500 individuals into employment, again ranking goodwill industries of north florida, inc. As one of the top five goodwill's nationwide. The organization generates funding primarily through a network of 22 retail thrift stores and online sales that convert donations of gently used clothing, furniture, household goods and other items into revenue. In addition to thrift stores and job junctions, the organization's operations include commercial laundry, landscaping, holiday decorating, foodservice and shelf-stocking contracts at two u. S. Military bases in the jacksonville, florida area. Our employment services are also offered free of charge to employers. We partner with private sector businesses in addition to state and federal government agencies, to fulfill their hiring needs with our job ready participants. Goodwill of north florida has served people with disabling conditions since it was founded in 1940. It is the largest non-profit vocational rehabilitation service provider currently contracting to provide plan services within the three workforce board regions included in its territory. Goodwill of north florida has a reputation for efficiency and effectiveness. The organization ranks as one of the top goodwill's in the nation. During 2014, the organization partnered with the state of florida's take stock in children program as the operating organization for the program in duval county.