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The #ThriftedTreasures Challenge
Discover sustainable style with the #ThriftedTreasures Challenge at Goodwill Central Coast! This initiative invites you to find and personalize unique thrifted items.
By sharing your unique finds and creative upcycles on social media with the hashtag, you become part of a wider community of eco-conscious fashion enthusiasts. This campaign not only celebrates individual style but also encourages a cycle of generosity through the act of donating.
Let your style tell a story of environmental care and community support, and encourage others to join in by sharing their own #ThriftedTreasures!
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Goodwill creates opportunities for job seekers as well as local employers who want to help motivated residents achieve their fullest potential through the power of work. Discover how our free employment services can have a profound effect on communities.
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We offer free employment services, putting all our resources behind your search to find a meaningful, rewarding job that complements your abilities and interests. Our assistance extends beyond our Career Centers into subsidized job placement, financial counseling, tax preparation and more.
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Goodwill Central Coast helps people just like you through our education, training and employment services.
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Goodwill Central Coast helps people just like you through our education, training and employment services. We work hard to build lives, families, and communities by removing obstacles to employment and helping you reach your goals through meaningful work.
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Goodwill Central Coast turns donations into community gold by removing barriers to life-changing employment
Throughout 2023, community donations poured into Goodwill Central Coast centers and retail outlets at a record rate, representing more than 25 million pounds of clothing and household items. That record
The power of donations: Your generosity fuels everything we do at Goodwill Central Coast
Since 1919, Goodwill has believed in the transformational power of work. Through the years our services have changed to respond to the needs of the times. We began by helping
Avoiding Single-Use Costumes: Shop Smart at Goodwill Central Coast This Halloween
Halloween is a time for creativity, fun and a bit of spooky magic. But when we shop for elaborate new costumes and decorations, the holiday can also take a toll
Discover our Online Store
Scroll through our virtual marketplace at www.shopgoodwill.com to uncover a treasure trove of items curated by our e-commerce team.
Our Local Impact
660 employees, 13877 local job services provided, 14000000 in local wages, taxes, benefits, 12000 tons diverted from local landfills
