Goodwill Industries of the Greater Chattanooga Area
Non-profit OrganizationsTennessee, United States51-200 Employees
Goodwill Industries of the Greater Chattanooga Area is a nonprofit that helps people overcome barriers to employment by providing job training and related support to secure competitive work in the community. Founded in 1923, it has served the Chattanooga region for a century, emphasizing a hand-up approach that assists individuals facing disabilities or other disadvantages such as gaps in education or work history. It is broader than its retail footprint, focusing on empowerment through sustained employment. Based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the organization serves 23 counties across Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, donations are tax-deductible as permitted by law. It participates in a larger network as a member of Goodwill Industries International and United Way of Greater Chattanooga and holds CARF accreditation; in November 2025 it opened a new store and donation center in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia.