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- EIN 42-0923563
- 1-866-466-7881
- 1410 S. First Avenue Iowa City IA 52240 USA
- http://www.goodwillheartland.org/
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Goodwill Industries, Human Service Organizations, Human Services, Job Training
Mission: The mission of Goodwill Industries is to advance the social and economic well-being of people who experience barriers to independence. To achieve this purpose, Goodwill provides a variety of training, employment, and support services. Dr. Edgar J. Helms founded the national Goodwill movement in 1902 to help people develop their abilities, increase self respect and attain economic independence. Goodwill of the Heartland was founded in 1965 in order to provide the same benefits to citizens of this region. Goodwill’s philosophy is based on the belief in the right of every individual to define and pursue fulfillment in his or her own life. Work plays a critical role in this pursuit. Work is a cornerstone for meeting economic needs, developing interpersonal relationships and forming a healthy self concept. Goodwill is accredited by CARF, the Rehabilitation Accreditation Commission and is a member of the United Way of Johnson County, the United Way of East Central Iowa and the United Way of Muscatine.
Results: We placed 353 clients into jobs within our community in 2011.
Target demographics: Individuals over the age of 16 who face challenges with living or working independently.
Direct beneficiaries per year: In 2011 we served 6,001 individuals.
Geographic areas served: Goodwill of the Heartland manages Goodwill services and retail operations in 16 counties in southeastern Iowa and the three western Illinois counties encompassing the Quad City Area.
Programs: • Pre-vocational services help people learn the skills needed to get and retain a job. • Vocational services focus on building job-related skills. • Supported community living services help people live independently. • Career Connections provides a fifth year of high school to help students better transition to the world of work and independent living. • Veterans services in the Quad Cities help disadvantaged veterans find and maintain work and independent living. • Goodwill Works helps un- and under-employed individuals escape the cycle of poverty. • Skills training programs help individuals gain retail and customer service skills that can be used in a variety of workplace settings.