A Handup, Not A Handout

Founded by Rev. Edgar James Helms in Boston in 1902, Goodwill's heritage of good works has endured for over a century. Goodwill of Orange County began helping people to help themselves in 1924. Led by Rev. John Winterbourne, Goodwill of Orange County began operations in Santa Ana. In 1932, Goodwill of Orange County was incorporated as an independent organization.

Goodwill's mission has grown to an international movement, improving the quality of life for people with disabilities.

Goodwill Today

Goodwill Industries currently has 174 autonomous member organizations in the U.S. and Canada, and 33 associate members in 23 countries outside of North America.

Looking to the future, Goodwill Industries's 21st Century Initiative has set the goal of helping 20 million individuals and their families improve their economic self-sufficiency through work by the year 2020.