Goodwill of Greater Detroit

Mission: To build pathways to independence through personal development and the power of work.

For over 100 years, Goodwill of Greater Detroit has been a leader in making a difference in people’s lives. We are committed to providing second chances, growing and restoring independence and dignity, and improving the quality of life for our community members. Through the support and partnership with community partners, employers and funders we are able to provide job training, social services, job placement, retention services, and work opportunities to hundreds of thousands of metro Detroiters. Goodwill of Greater Detroit’s work is cemented in its founding belief in helping people, and their families move from poverty and dependence to prosperity and independence.

Goodwill of Greater Detroit has grown into a comprehensive social enterprise that is comprised of three distinct operations including, Goodwill Donated Goods Retail stores, Goodwill’s Green Works, and Goodwill Integrated Solutions. Goodwill’s enterprises use revenue generated to directly support many of Goodwill’s life-changing programs, all while directly providing on-the-job training. Goodwill Detroit provides best in class personal and workforce development training program to Metro Detroit residents living with mental health challenges or developmental disabilities, returning citizens, and residents who have been chronically under or unemployed.