History | Power of Work | Community Impact | How You Can Help | Leadership
Working together is about breaking down silos, both internally and externally, to make the greatest impact. By joining hands with employers, government agencies, fellow nonprofits, business leaders and donors, Goodwill of Orange County will be able to empower, serve and change more lives than ever.
Partnerships are a vital component of our mission—helping people who are facing barriers get and keep jobs, which provides purpose, pride and dignity. We envision a community where there is a job for everyone who wants to work. We believe the power of work changes lives. We know that we can’t do it alone. There is Power in Working Together.
–– A message from Nicole Suydam, CEO of Goodwill of Orange County
MISSION | Goodwill helps people who are facing barriers to find and keep jobs,
which provides purpose, pride, and dignity.
VISION | We envision a community where there is a job for everyone who wants to work.
VALUES | Be Kind. Be Honest. Be Helpful. Be Creative.
We’re proud of our heritage and have a rich, active history in the local community.
Goodwill Industries was founded in 1902 by Reverend Edgar J. Helms in Boston Massachusetts Goodwill of Orange County opened its doors in 1924 as a branch of the Los Angeles-based Goodwill Industries of Southern California
Our Orange County operation began as a storefront on Fourth Street in Santa Ana and has since become a well-recognized community service provider and leading employer with more than 900 employees and an annual budget of more than $78 million.
Thousands of children and adults with disabilities or other barriers are served every year.
Since 1924, Goodwill of Orange County has provided thousands of people with disabilities and other barriers the opportunity to achieve their highest levels of personal and economic independence through competitive employment.
Comprehensive education, training and employment services assist individuals to succeed at home, at work or at school
We train people for meaningful jobs in a variety of industries, including retail sales, custodial services, maintenance, hospitality, retail processing, recycling & more
Program participants are
paid for their work
Participants are referred to Goodwill by the Regional Center of Orange County, the state Department of Rehabilitation, local schools, hospitals and insurance companies.
We focus on a person's ability not their disability
Goodwill workers are valued employees at leading businesses across Orange County,
18,000 local adults and children served by Goodwill program and services
615 people found employment right here in Orange County
345,000 hours of job coaching provided
551 kids and adults served by the Assistive Technology and Exchange Center (ATEC)
$5.5 million earned by individuals employed with Goodwill Orange County’s help
1.6 million shopper transactions at our 23 stores
More than $5.7 million sold by Goodwill of OC on ShopGoodwill.com
41,052,746 pounds of goods diverted from local landfills
713 veterans served through the Tierney Center for Veteran Services
Goodwill of Orange County has the highest level of accreditation from CARF, an independent nonprofit accreditor of health and human services.
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