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Our 14 retail stores and two outlets reach across three counties (Monterey, Santa Cruz, San Luis Obispo) as a network of opportunity for savvy shoppers whose purchases help fuel economic self-sufficiency for others.
Job Seekers / Employers
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.
Our Services
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.
How Can You Help?
Goodwill Central Coast helps people just like you through our education, training and employment services.
About Us
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.
Making a Difference Together
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Find thrifty tips, DIY projects and fun ideas to help turn unused items into community gold.
5 Reasons to Donate to Goodwill Central Coast (Beyond Just Decluttering)
Direct Answer: Donating to Goodwill Central Coast puts your gently used items to work locally — funding job training, keeping goods out of landfills, and supporting Central Coast families in
Textile Waste 101: How Keeping Clothes Out of Landfills Starts With You
Direct Answer: The U.S. generates roughly 17 million tons of textiles annually, with most ending up in landfills. Donating or buying secondhand is one of the simplest ways to reduce
Earth Month impact: How Goodwill Central Coast turns donations into sustainable futures
Earth Month is about more than awareness — it’s about measurable action. At Goodwill Central Coast, sustainability is tracked not only in intention but in pounds diverted, materials reused and
Earth Month at Goodwill Central Coast: Where sustainability meets opportunity
April is Earth Month — a time to reflect on how everyday choices shape the future of our communities and our planet. At Goodwill Central Coast, sustainability isn’t a seasonal
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
