Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest
Civic and Social OrganizationsWashington, United States51-200 Employees
Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest is a civic and social organization serving eastern Washington and northern Idaho since 1939, headquartered in Spokane, Washington (130 East 3rd Avenue, Spokane, WA 99202). It operates social service programs that assist people facing barriers to employment through training, work assessment, and job development, and it provides housing stability support for individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, along with financial management assistance for those on fixed incomes. The organization funds its programs primarily through the sale of donated items in its retail and online stores, with 85 cents of every dollar earned from donated goods supporting the social programs. Through its retail and online channels, an Outlet Store, salvage and recycling efforts, and other activities, it processes donated goods to maximize reuse and minimize waste, keeping more than 20 million pounds of textiles and other items out of landfills annually. The organization employs 51-200 people and commits to principles such as dignity, respect, diversity, and giving a hand up, while pursuing innovation and environmental responsibility.