Goodwill Keystone Area

Donated goods - Goodwill Keystone Area accepts donations of clothing and other household goods from the public and supports recycling and reuse through the sales of these donations in Goodwill community-based retail stores and donations centers. Services and employment were provided to 415 people. In addition, 2,230 people were employed, many of whom were persons with barriers to employment. Revenue from the sale of donated goods goes directly toward supporting the advancement of sustainability and growing critical community-based services and other employment related programs so individuals and families can thrive and flourish.

Goodwill Keystone Area creates paid employment experiences and job training opportunities for people with barriers to independence by providing contract work for commercial businesses, state and local governments, and other community partners. These business service opportunities provide a variety of work experience and training environments in the community as well as in Goodwill retail stores and office. Services were provided to 163 people. Goodwill programs strengthen promote sustainability through strengthened individuals, families and communities in the regions served.

Goodwill Keystone Area provides education and career services to individuals with barriers to independence. Individuals can achieve greater levels of self-sufficiency and economic success through Goodwill's workforce development and community integration services. Goodwill provided these services to 6,107 people. In addition, 194 individuals were employed, many of whom were persons with disabilities or had other barriers to employment. Specific services include assessment, employment training and education, work experience, employment retention, personal development, re-entry and women of wealth. Goodwill programs promote sustainability through strengthened individuals, families and communities in the regions served.